News | Monday, 15th March 2021
Manchester Met celebrates World Social Work Day
For World Social Work Day Manchester Met is recognising our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme and sharing case studies
To mark World Social Work Day, we’ll be shining a light on our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme and sharing case studies from our apprentices and employer partners.
World Social Work Day on the 16th March 2021, is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance their common message globally. This year, the 2021 World Social Day highlights Ubuntu: I am Because We Are.
Our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme develops confident social work professionals by preparing apprentices for the challenging, complex and rewarding world of social work. We work with more than 20 regional and national employer partners, including all of Greater Manchester’s local authorities, and we currently have almost 120 apprentices on the programme. Later this month we will be welcoming our fifth cohort of apprentices from partners including councils and the NHS.
The programme explores the role of social workers within the context of people, society and ethics. With an embedded, collaborative approach to learning, apprentices understand professional best practice and gain a fresh academic perspective, helping to drive social change and improve the lives of service users and carers. Contact us to find out more about supporting participants onto this Degree Apprenticeship.
Pauline Black, Senior Lecturer and the Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship Programme Lead at Manchester Metropolitan University said:
“We’re delighted to be able to celebrate World Social Work Day, by recognising the impact of our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme. Being involved in the apprenticeship has been incredibly rewarding and it is exciting to see our first apprentices approaching the end of the programme. We are exceptionally proud of what they are achieving and have every confidence they will play an important part in supporting Greater Manchester Communities as registered Social Workers.”
Apprentice case studies
Sharon Hewitt, Creative Solutions Officer, Trafford Housing Trust
“I will pass this degree and have a better knowledge to support my team at work by sharing what I have learnt but also to help me to give a better service to my customers.”
Polly Williams, Manchester City Council
“When I was accepted I found I had a new zest for life and was looking forward to the prospect of becoming a Social Worker and learning new skills. It was a golden opportunity and I only wish I had done it years ago.”
Noormohamed Bukhat, Bolton Council
“I would recommend this course to those who wish to progress themselves and acquire a professional qualification to aid themselves in their careers. I have so far found it to be an extremely worthwhile experience and would recommend it to anyone wishing to improve their ability to support individuals.”
Employer case study
June Knowles, HR Specialist Manchester City Council
“Social work is a vital part of what we offer as an organisation to support the people of Manchester. It can be a demanding role, but the Degree Apprenticeship programme has helped retain and provide development opportunities for staff through a non-traditional pathway.
“It is an incredibly successful and popular course, that’s had a massive impact on both people’s lives and the Greater Manchester community.”
Learn more about our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme, or contact us to find out more about offering this Degree Apprenticeship.
