Social Work Studies Diploma

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• A FREE QLS Endorsed Certificate.
• Instant Access to a Free Enrolment Certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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Course Link: Social Work Studies Diploma

The Social Work Studies Diploma offers a structured introduction to the foundations of social work, equipping learners with essential knowledge in safeguarding, communication, ethics, legislation, and social care principles. This course is tailored for those interested in supporting individuals, families, and communities through informed decision-making, empathy, and accountability. With a focus on key values and responsibilities, it prepares learners to contribute effectively in supportive or advisory roles.

Whether you're considering a future in health, education, housing, or youth work, the Social Work Studies Diploma gives you a solid grasp of how social work fits into the broader care sector. The course helps you understand vulnerable groups, manage difficult situations, and work within regulated frameworks. Social work is about people, and this course helps you approach every situation with professionalism, clarity, and compassion—while preparing you for entry-level employment or further study.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the key principles and values behind social work practices.
• Apply social work communication strategies with diverse service users.
• Identify safeguarding concerns through social work frameworks and policies.
• Analyse vulnerable group needs using social work-based assessments.
• Use social work legislation knowledge to support professional boundaries.
• Manage workload effectively through basic social work organisation tools.

Who is this course for?

• Learners interested in an introduction to social work foundations.
• School leavers considering future study or work in social work.
• Career changers wanting entry into social work and care sectors.
• Teaching assistants expanding skills into social work awareness.
• Youth workers seeking broader social work knowledge and context.
• Care staff building their understanding of social work values.
• Volunteers supporting vulnerable groups through social work insight.
• Community workers adding a formal social work overview to experience.

Career Path & Average Salaries (UK):

• Support Worker – £21,000 to £26,000 per year
• Social Work Assistant – £20,000 to £27,000 per year
• Family Support Worker – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
• Youth Support Worker – £23,000 to £31,000 per year
• Welfare Officer – £24,000 to £32,000 per year
• Housing Support Officer – £22,000 to £30,000 per year