It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025! It’s a great opportunity to find out more about apprenticeships in adult social care and our very own place based social work academy.
The North East Lincolnshire Social Work Academy launched in October 2024 and is a placed based academy hosted by Focus Independent Adult Social Care.
The aim of the Academy is to provide a structured and consistent approach to adult social work apprenticeships in North East Lincolnshire.
The Academy is currently made up of apprentices from Focus, Navigo and Care Plus Group.
Want to know more? Katherine can tell you all about it.
FAQ About Adult Social Care Apprenticeships
1. Can I qualify as a social worker through an Apprenticeship?
Yes. Social work is a graduate profession so you can train through a Level 6 or 7 degree apprenticeship. A social work degree apprenticeship is a practice-based course which aims to prepare students to work as fully qualified social workers.
2. If I am working as an Apprentice, when do I study?
The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship is a 3-year practice based course. You will learn using a mixture of academic study and work-based placements. As an Apprentice you will have the opportunity to attend University for one day as week, have protected study time and support from a practice educator who works in conjunction with the university to facilitate your success.
An Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them in a practice environment. What’s more, you will earn as you learn.
3. What are the Entry Requirements?
A Social Work Degree Apprenticeship is suitable for existing and new social care staff, who are responsible for delivering direct services. Candidates have to be employed over 30 hours a week in a relevant job role.
Applicants will also need their employer to agree to fund the course, either through government co-funding or the apprenticeship levy. Applicants also need to demonstrate their ability to study academic subjects at degree level.
4. Would your current Apprentices recommend The North East Lincolnshire Social Work Academy as the place to complete an apprenticeship?
It’s important to understand the experiences of current apprentices when making a decision about whether this is the right path for you.
We asked two of the Academy’s apprentices to share their experiences of being an Apprentice.
Here’s Heather’s story. (Focus Independent Adult Social Work Apprentice)
Here’s Jordan’s story. (Navigo Apprentice)
Does an apprenticeship sound like it might be the right fit for you? For more information on Adult Social Care Apprenticeships in North East Lincolnshire contact 0300 330 2975.
