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.
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.
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
NISCC is the regulatory body for the Northern Ireland social care workforce. Their website contains a careers section with job profiles.
Scottish Social Services Council
Explains different career options and provides advice on getting into the sector.
Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
Information on how health and social care is organised in Northern Ireland.
ThinkCareCareers (skillsforcare)
Information on job roles in the Care sector, as well as advice on qualifications and training, skills and work experience.