Social Sciences and Social Work
Criminology
Social Sciences
Social Work
To qualify as a social worker if your degree is not in social work, see also Frontline and Step Up to Social Work
- British Association of Social Workers
- British Society of Criminology
- Health Care & Professions Council*
- International Federation of Social Workers
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
* To practice in some professions, it is necessary to be registered with the HCPC. To do this, you must have completed an approved training programme and may then apply for registration through the approved qualification route. Those who have qualified outside of the UK may apply through the international route. Please see the Health and Care Professions Council for further details. When choosing a training course, it is advisable to check that it is approved before applying.
- Compass - social work and social care job fairs and information
- Frontline - this programme provides an alternative route into social work
- Local Authorities/Councils - for jobs but some may offer careers and jobs fairs
- Prospects - overview of the social care sector
- Prospects - graduate job profiles
- Skills for Care - charity supporting workforce recruitment and training in the social care sector
- Step Up To Social Work - an intensive, 14-month programme for trainee social workers
- ThinkCareCareers (Skills for Care charity) - different roles in social care
address
Careers & Employability Service
University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU
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telephone
During office hours
(Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 743 989
General Careers Enquiries
careers@beds.ac.uk
Employers
recruit@beds.ac.uk
Employability Units
employabilityunits@beds.ac.uk
Professional Practice Year Placements
cesplacements@beds.ac.uk