Step up to social work cohort 7 2022

Has anyone applied for step up to social work this year?

Hi, not yet - they opened applications yesterday. I am really keen in applying but am worried about the requirements: the min 6 months full time work/volunteering: I worked with vulnerable young adults as a VSO volunteer, but it was over 10 years ago now, and otherwise I have been volunteering but in the evenings/weekends, def not FT. Right now I am Co-Chair of Governors in my local school. I am in my 40s. My question is, am I too old, and is my volunteering experience not enough (I work in HE otherwise)? What is the typical profile of successful candidates? thanks in advance for anyone who can reply

Hi I am applying this year. I echo what deblee says, I think on the application they are looking for people with the interpersonal skills and motivation to become a children and families social worker.

From my preparation for the application it seems that being able to draw on experiences that are linked to the PCF at entry level is important at this stage.

I’ve started the application, I’m sure I did read somewhere that applications may close early if there are lots received.

Deblee I’m sure you have the content for the application from your think ahead application, well done for reaching the the final assessment stage!

Can I ask what experience do other applicants have? Which regional partnership are you hoping for?

thank you so much both of you for your encouraging replies. Good luck with your final stage with Think Ahead Deblee! and good luck to you Millie with your application. I am hoping for East - Cambridgeshire, how about you?

Good luck @Bumble2020I still have finished my application. Which area are you hoping for?
I’m not sure if they wait until the deadline to contact people. Do you know when the assessment centre will be in your area?

Yes I’m trying to be as concise as I can be in the application! I see some of the partnerships have put up when their assessments centres will be taking place (not exact but roughly) good luck! What kind of experience do you have?

Hello, I only passed my english on the 12h of this month so have an E certificate but am waiting on the original. Will an E certificate be accepted with my application? Thanks

I applied last week and I am still awaiting a decision, Capita screen your application to make sure you have all the basic requirements such as 2:1 degree and then they pass it over to your local authority you applied for to decide based on your answers, so it may take a while to get an answer.

I keep obsessing over my emails! I really reaaaallllyy want this!!!