Jobs in social work/social care

Take a look at these links for potential jobs in the social work and social care sectors:

• Action First Specialist recruitment agency which sources and places qualified social care professionals in positions across the UK
• AllCareJobs Specialist site for social care and social worker jobs. Search by job category, client group or UK location
• British Social Work Jobs Specialist social work jobs site. Search by keyword, UK region or career area
• Community Care Online magazine for everyone in social care. Browse job listings by type of job or UK location
• HCL Social Care Leading supplier in the sourcing and placing of qualified social workers and social care professionals throughout the UK. HCL works on behalf of local authorities, charities and the private and voluntary sectors, recruiting qualified professionals in all disciplines. Search by job specialism, UK location or job type
• Social Care Careers Issues relating to social care work in England. Has a job search for social work and social care jobs. Browse by keyword, sector, career level, company name or UK location
• The New Social Worker Online Social work articles and news. Online job board through SocialWorkJobBank

Voluntary work – with a difference – in schools

If you’re interested in working with young people in the community and in schools have a look at the City Year programme. Over a 7 month period graduates work as ‘corps members’ in the following ways:

• working in schools as tutors, mentors and role models;
• leading in-school and after-school programmes and community projects; and
• receiving training and support linked to both their service in schools and leadership after City Year.

It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in an education, youth and community or social care career. Although it’s a volunteering scheme you won’t be out of pocket and will receive a £100 per week allowance, a Citizen Service Award of up to £1000 and a free travel card.

If you’re interested in applying for the scheme have a look at their website and apply using the online application form.