1. MA Trainee Social Worker Programme Nicki Shaw Training & Development Manager Professional Development Unit Specialist Children’s Service

2. Criteria Hold a relevant degree and are thinking about a career in Social Work. A minimum of grade C at GCSE level in English and Mathematics or equivalent. CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) and Occupational health clearance.

3. Specialist Children’s Service will offer you… Specialist Children’s Service will pay your University fees. You will receive a £12,000 training salary while you study for a Social Work Degree. Career Break (must apply to Line Manager) £40.00 Book Allowance per year

4. Continued… A Trainee Social Worker post and the opportunity to be part of a stimulating, challenging and supportive children & families’ team for approximately 9 months before you go to University (37 hours a week)

5. Specialist Children’s Service expectations of you… You will need to apply for a secure a MA Social Work Degree University place for 2012. You will be required to work for 4 weeks during the University summer holidays. You may be required to repay the college fees if you fail to complete the MA course. Annual leave entitlement will be taken during the University holidays.

6. Continued… The employee agrees to attend the Course diligently and apply the whole of his or her energies during the Course to the acquisition of the skills and knowledge taught or otherwise made available in connection with the Course and to the successful achievement of all work, tests and examinations set in connection with the Course.

7. The employee agrees to inform KCC immediately of any change in circumstances such as Withdrawing, suspending, deferring or interrupting the MA Course temporarily or permanently for any reason.

8. Contract Temporary and conditional on you obtaining a college place and undertaking the 2 year MA Course in Social Work

9. MA Social Work Degree Programmes Canterbury Christ Church University Greenwich University University of Kent (at Medway)

10. Maths Equivalents GCSE grades A-C or O level (grades A-C or A-E depending on Exam Board and date of award) or CSE grade 1 in Maths (Business Studies, Economics or Applied Science, which incorporate a numeracy component) A GCE A or A/S level in Maths (or Business Studies or Statistics) A NVQ or SVQ which includes a numeracy component (level 2 and above) A nationally recognised Access to Higher Education course which includes a numeracy component An Open University course at foundation level or above with a numeracy component (appropriate course codes will be prefixed with an M or T) A Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND), National Certificate or National

11. Continued … Diploma awarded by EDEXEL or BTEC which incorporates a numeracy component A former Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma (ONC/OND) with a numeracy Component A City and Guilds award (Level 2 or 3) with a numeracy Component A degree (or part of a degree) in a relevant subject from a UK University A full European or International Baccalaureate A Scottish certificate at standard or higher grade A Irish Intermediate Certificate

12. English Equivalents GCSE grades A-C or O level (grades A-C or A-E depending on Exam Board and date of award) or CSE grade 1 in Maths (English Literature or language, history, geography, business studies, economic or other subject incorporating a literacy component.) GCE A or A/S Level in English or other subject incorporating a literacy component NVQ or SVQ Level 2 and above, which has a literacy component A nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Course Any Open University course at foundation level or above with a literacy Component (appropriate course code will be prefixed with an A, D or K) Diploma awarded by EDEXEL or BTEC which incorporates a literacy component

13. Continued … a former Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma (ONC/OND) RSA Stage 3 (Advanced) in English City and Guilds/EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) an appropriate degree (or part of a degree) from a UK University a full European or International Baccalaureate Irish Intermediate Certificate Scottish Certificate at standard or higher grade University of Cambridge English for Speakers of others languages: Certificate of Proficiency in English

14. Continued …. Skills Plus - OCR Level 2 in Adult Numeracy Skills Plus - OCR Level 2 in Adult Literacy