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hi i was wondering if anyone new if you could work for the council and get training and then council pay for you to go to uni aswell?

i really want to become a social worker. not sure the best way to go about it as i wnt to wrk and gt some training in first.

really appriciate any adive :money:

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  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    Some councils do have a social work entry route in this way.

    They pay for the degree and you work as you go.

    It's very competitive though. Best thing would be to contact your council and ask if they offer this.

    Also, get lots of advise type role work experience / volunteer
    No longer using this account for new posts from 2013
  • arh wow cool just what i wanted will phone council tomorrow thanks
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