Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Social and Probation Work

Prospects Profile: Mediator

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Probation Officer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Social worker

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Skills for Health

Contains details of apprenticeship schemes as well as latest job vacancies.

Health and Care Professions Council

Regulator of the Social Work profession and Social Work education in England. Their website provides details of accredited courses for further study.

PBNI Probation Board for Northern Ireland

The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) provides services across Northern Ireland.

Volunteering with Samaritans

Find out more about the different ways in which you can gain work experience as a volunteer.

Community Care

News stories, latest jobs and a dedicated Student Zone.

Caring Careers

Find out about careers in Social Care, Social Work, Early Years and Child Care with specific information for Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are detailed job profiles and case studies as well as information on volunteering.

The Children's Panel

Scotland’s Children’s Hearings System supports children and young people who commit offences and those with welfare and protection needs. This link provides information on how to join the Children's Panel.

National Probation Service (England and Wales)

Information on what the role of a Probation Officer involves and advice on entry requirements and training (England and Wales only).

Frontline

Two year funded graduate programme for careers in children's social work. A five week residential training programme is followed by a two year placement in a local authority child protection team.

Children and Young People Now - career case studies

Read case studies to find out about different career options. You can also find information on qualifications and courses, as well as the latest vacancies.

Scottish Social Services Council

Explains different career options and provides advice on getting into the sector.