University of Kent Social Work Apprenticeship
Hello,
Has anyone applied for the Social Work Apprenticeship at The University of Kent (June cohort or previously applied).
I have been invited to sit the assessment and now anxiously searching information about the interview day. I’d love to speak to anyone else in a similar position, or anyone who has previously undertaken this for some advice.
Thank you.
Has anyone applied for the Social Work Apprenticeship at The University of Kent (June cohort or previously applied).
I have been invited to sit the assessment and now anxiously searching information about the interview day. I’d love to speak to anyone else in a similar position, or anyone who has previously undertaken this for some advice.
Thank you.
Reply 1
Original post
by sophiewoopHello,
Has anyone applied for the Social Work Apprenticeship at The University of Kent (June cohort or previously applied).
I have been invited to sit the assessment and now anxiously searching information about the interview day. I’d love to speak to anyone else in a similar position, or anyone who has previously undertaken this for some advice.
Thank you.
Has anyone applied for the Social Work Apprenticeship at The University of Kent (June cohort or previously applied).
I have been invited to sit the assessment and now anxiously searching information about the interview day. I’d love to speak to anyone else in a similar position, or anyone who has previously undertaken this for some advice.
Thank you.
Hi,
I hope you are well!😊
It's great to see that you have applied for the Social Work Apprenticeship!😊
We are wishing you the best of luck for your application!🍀
Let us know if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️
Reply 2
how did it go? what did you have to do? Interested for next year.
Reply 3
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by deft-anticipatiohow did it go? what did you have to do? Interested for next year.
I was successful and will be joining the team in September!
The application process was quite long-winded. I only had 24 hours to complete the application as I found it late, but I’d really recommend taking your time with it—many of the questions have a minimum word count, so it’s not something to rush through.
The next stage was an online written assessment, which I found pretty intense! You’re given a case study and 45 minutes to write a minimum 500-word response. Time absolutely flies, and there are no time warnings—so one moment you’re manically typing away & the next you’re being kicked out and it’s been submitted!
The final stage was a half day event which entailed an interview and group discussion. During this you are sat with all other successful candidates so it is a really great opportunity to meet others with the same passion and aspirations as you. Candidates are then taken out one by one for an interview. I was seen by a Social Work Manager and a university lecturer. Then for the group task, we were put into groups of 10 with 4 observers. We had 5 minutes to read a case study and 20 minutes to discuss it as a group.
Let me know if you have any other questions—happy to help!
Reply 4
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by sophiewoopHey,
I was successful and will be joining the team in September!
The application process was quite long-winded. I only had 24 hours to complete the application as I found it late, but I’d really recommend taking your time with it—many of the questions have a minimum word count, so it’s not something to rush through.
The next stage was an online written assessment, which I found pretty intense! You’re given a case study and 45 minutes to write a minimum 500-word response. Time absolutely flies, and there are no time warnings—so one moment you’re manically typing away & the next you’re being kicked out and it’s been submitted!
The final stage was a half day event which entailed an interview and group discussion. During this you are sat with all other successful candidates so it is a really great opportunity to meet others with the same passion and aspirations as you. Candidates are then taken out one by one for an interview. I was seen by a Social Work Manager and a university lecturer. Then for the group task, we were put into groups of 10 with 4 observers. We had 5 minutes to read a case study and 20 minutes to discuss it as a group.
Let me know if you have any other questions—happy to help!
I was successful and will be joining the team in September!
The application process was quite long-winded. I only had 24 hours to complete the application as I found it late, but I’d really recommend taking your time with it—many of the questions have a minimum word count, so it’s not something to rush through.
The next stage was an online written assessment, which I found pretty intense! You’re given a case study and 45 minutes to write a minimum 500-word response. Time absolutely flies, and there are no time warnings—so one moment you’re manically typing away & the next you’re being kicked out and it’s been submitted!
The final stage was a half day event which entailed an interview and group discussion. During this you are sat with all other successful candidates so it is a really great opportunity to meet others with the same passion and aspirations as you. Candidates are then taken out one by one for an interview. I was seen by a Social Work Manager and a university lecturer. Then for the group task, we were put into groups of 10 with 4 observers. We had 5 minutes to read a case study and 20 minutes to discuss it as a group.
Let me know if you have any other questions—happy to help!
Hi,
I hope you are well!😊
Congratulations! 👏✨
It sounds like your hard work and effort during the application process has paid off! Well done! It doesn't sound like any easy process to go through, so congratulations on securing your place!👏
Social Work sounds like such a rewarding career! And I'm so glad that you were able to talk to some prospective peers and others with the same interests as you, that's lovely!🤗
We are looking forward to welcoming you into the Kent community in September! 😊
Let us know if you have any questions before you begin your studies🙂
Best wishes,
Uni of Kent Student Reps🎓️
(edited 6 months ago)
Reply 5
Original post
by sophiewoopHey,
I was successful and will be joining the team in September!
The application process was quite long-winded. I only had 24 hours to complete the application as I found it late, but I’d really recommend taking your time with it—many of the questions have a minimum word count, so it’s not something to rush through.
The next stage was an online written assessment, which I found pretty intense! You’re given a case study and 45 minutes to write a minimum 500-word response. Time absolutely flies, and there are no time warnings—so one moment you’re manically typing away & the next you’re being kicked out and it’s been submitted!
The final stage was a half day event which entailed an interview and group discussion. During this you are sat with all other successful candidates so it is a really great opportunity to meet others with the same passion and aspirations as you. Candidates are then taken out one by one for an interview. I was seen by a Social Work Manager and a university lecturer. Then for the group task, we were put into groups of 10 with 4 observers. We had 5 minutes to read a case study and 20 minutes to discuss it as a group.
Let me know if you have any other questions—happy to help!
I was successful and will be joining the team in September!
The application process was quite long-winded. I only had 24 hours to complete the application as I found it late, but I’d really recommend taking your time with it—many of the questions have a minimum word count, so it’s not something to rush through.
The next stage was an online written assessment, which I found pretty intense! You’re given a case study and 45 minutes to write a minimum 500-word response. Time absolutely flies, and there are no time warnings—so one moment you’re manically typing away & the next you’re being kicked out and it’s been submitted!
The final stage was a half day event which entailed an interview and group discussion. During this you are sat with all other successful candidates so it is a really great opportunity to meet others with the same passion and aspirations as you. Candidates are then taken out one by one for an interview. I was seen by a Social Work Manager and a university lecturer. Then for the group task, we were put into groups of 10 with 4 observers. We had 5 minutes to read a case study and 20 minutes to discuss it as a group.
Let me know if you have any other questions—happy to help!
thank you, that's great information. Congratulations and good luck!
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