No references to do my masters. What should I do?

Honestly. I got a 2:2 degree. I got 55%. I ended up repeating a year due to mental illness and I'm not close enough to any of my lecturers to ask for a reference. I even got no help for my dissertation and did it all myself within 4 days. I know it was bad.

I'm really wanting to become a social worker. I can't become a social worker or do the masters course due to needing a 2:1. The course says they'd take me on if I had a 2:2 and a master's. So I really wanted to do a master's in a similar subject. However, I need 2 references and I'm stumped.

I messaged one lecturer and said he'd be my reference, but when I asked for a reference letter he hasn't gotten back to me. I only have work experience as a volunteer, however the shop has been closed since lock down and can't ask for a reference letter from the manager.

I'm even struggling to get a paid job. No references to give when I apply. And have only a voluntary job for work experience.

I am stressing out. And I don't know what to do anymore. I find it ridiculous when you need 2 references when you are literally going to be paying for the course anyway.

Has anyone else been in my shoes? Thanks.