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There are lots of reasons to go to university. It’s a time to experience life away from home, to expand your horizons and meet new people, as well as to gain extra education. But the reason at the end of all that is to access the graduate jobs market. Given the debts that are now associated with three or more years at university, that reality will be uppermost in the minds of many matriculating or graduating this year. But going directly into a job isn’t the only way to progress after uni. A graduate scheme is another option, as is an internship. (In fact, internships are available while you are at uni, in the holidays, sometimes for stretches of up to three months in the summer or for a few weeks at other times. These can be a great way to see life in the workplace and get to know a particular company. With such a hard jobs market, you would be right to take any opportunity you can get along those lines.)

Research out recently suggested that the average student could soon be racking up debts of around £50,000 over the course of a three year degree. That figure is disputed, with others thinking it will be nearer £40,000, but either way, that’s a lot of money to have to pay back when you leave. However, this is a different kind of debt to other loans like a mortgage. The tuition component is extremely low interest, and only has to be repaid after you pass a particular threshold of earnings. You also have to remember that the average graduate will earn an additional £100,000-plus over the course of their working lifetime, above and beyond the debt their student days involved.

Nevertheless, £40-50,000 is a massive amount of money – more if you are thinking about a longer degree, such as for engineering, which usually involves a ‘sandwich’ year in industry. With that in mind, you should do everything you can to prepare you for getting graduate jobs. A graduate scheme will introduce you to a company and introduce you into their organisation, but these are currently in short supply. Another idea is an internship (after uni, this time). These are often low-paid or expenses-only but are a foot in the door in many cases. Whilst you won’t want to be collecting more debts, if the internship leads to a good job at the end of the term, then it will have been worth it.

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Recently, social work jobs have become somewhat less popular as a career option for young people, as a few high profile cases have drawn attention to the negative side of social services jobs.  In particular, in the case of the tragic death of the infant known as Baby P, the social work team was landed by the press with a significant amount of the blame for the events that lead to the child’s death.  However, the recent decision of the Sun newspaper to apologise unreservedly and pay undisclosed compensation to the social worker involved in the case may give some hope to those who are anxious about the impact of the press’s coverage of the case on anybody thinking about social worker jobs.

Sylvia Henry, who worked as a social worker in Haringey, London for 23 years, was accused in articles published in the Sun of having been ‘grossly negligent’ in her handling of the Baby P case, and it was argued that  she was ‘thereby to blame for his appalling abuse and death’.  The newspaper had also stated that Henry had shown no remorse for her errors, and had ducked responsibility for the child’s death.  The litigation challenged a number of articles published in the newspaper over four months from November 2008, which also claimed that Henry was lazy and had often shown disregard for the safety of children.  As anybody who is employed within social services jobs tends to be motivated by a strong concern for the welfare of the children under their care, these allegations were surely highly upsetting for Sylvia Henry.

The Sun also ran a ‘Justice for Baby P’ campaign, which named Henry and called for certain Harringey social services staff to be fired and banned from any future work with children.  The newspaper gathered 1.6 million signatures for its petition, which was passed to Downing Street.  After court proceedings between Henry and the newspaper, a spokesperson said that the Sun ‘unreservedly accepts that there is no justification for any of the allegations’, adding that she was not to blame in any way for anything done by the local services that may have contributed to baby Peter’s awful abuse and death. What is more, they accepted that she had done her very best for Peter, even making efforts to have him placed in foster care.

Many people with an interest in social work jobs have seen this decision as a positive move in terms of the tendency of the media to conduct witch-hunts against those in social services jobs in high profile cases such as this.  When a tragedy occurs, there is surely enough misery and heartbreak already, without having to drag those in social worker jobs through a professional and personal trial by the media.

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Social work jobs might sound interesting, but it is worth considering whether you really know what working in this field really entails, and the different kinds of jobs that are available.  There are a a variety of specialisms within social services jobs, but the two most important are residential social work and field social work.  The former refers to the care and supervision of a group of people (they might be children, elderly people, the mentally or physically handicapped, or people suffering from alcohol or drug addiction) in a residential home or school.  Those who specialise in field social work handle the problems of individuals or groups.  This might involve child care, mental welfare, finding foster homes, or advising those adopting children. Generally, these types of social services jobs are about trying to restore acceptable or improved social conditions for an individual family or community.

Social worker jobs are not right for everyone, and there are certain characteristics that are required of anybody who is interested in working in this field.  You will need a desire to help the disadvantaged, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, the ability to get on with people from many different walks of life, and a willingness to work outside the normal 9-5 day.  It is vital to be able to show concern for others’ feelings without becoming emotionally over-involved, otherwise the job will become much more stressful than it should be.

Entry requirements are fairly specific; you will need a degree in social work to become a social worker.  If you are currently studying for a degree in a different field and you are considering this kind of career, you will need to take another undergraduate degree, which usually takes three years.  However, there are some accelerated two-year programmes for those who have studied relevant subjects such as sociology, social policy, psychology and law.  In some cases, graduates can get government funding if they want to retrain as social workers. The ‘step-up to social work’ programme was created to attract high-flyers into the area.  Those with a 2:1 degree and experience working with children or families are paid to study for a Masters degree. The Children’s Workforce and Development Council provide £15,000 for each candidate, and there are up to 200 places on the programme.

There are, therefore, many different routes into social work jobs.  Whether you are studying for a degree in social work or have a vague sense that this kind of role might be right for you, there should be a route into social services jobs that suits you.  If your skills and interest meet those that are required of social worker jobs, then it promises to be an extremely fulfilling and enjoyable career.

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Social work jobs are all about engaging with other people. If you are adept at developing relationships with others then you might find social services jobs extremely rewarding. Once you have completed the requisite training and acquired the necessary qualifications you will be able to apply for a number of social worker jobs around the United Kingdom almost immediately.

A professional qualification is the first step on the road to becoming a social worker. This typically means a three year undergraduate degree, but shorter postgraduate courses are available. If funding is a problem for you, then there are also part-time degree courses that will permit you to work at the same time as studying. Whilst studying on one of these courses, and when practising as a social worker, you must register with the General Social Care Council (GSCC).

Entry to a course offering training in social care is uncomplicated, but the majority of universities prefer new students to be familiar with working in a social care environment, perhaps through work experience placements or through volunteering. At present, social work degrees include a combination of course work and practical experience (at least two hundred days). These courses are organised by universities in all areas of England.

On graduation, a newly qualified social worker can expect to earn about twenty thousand pounds per annum, more if working in London. Normally, social workers find themselves working for a council, but charities such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) or Barnardo’s also employ social workers. Alternatively, you may find yourself employed by an independent social care provider (for example running a residential care home) or employed by an agency where you will gain experience of working with a number of different organisations.

Once you have achieved all the necessary social work qualifications you will decide which group of service users you wish to work with. These groups range from children to pensioners and there will be a variety of areas in which you can specialise. Some social work will also require that you work with users’ family members and friends and with other people such as members of the police force or medical professionals.

Social services jobs can be very rewarding. The best way to work out if you would enjoy one of the vast range of social worker jobs is to volunteer in a social work environment. Social work jobs are highly valued and are available all round the United Kingdom.

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