✅ Employed
You can apply if you're currently working in any of the following areas:
A Social Care role or department within a council or local authority
Public Health
Shared Lives Carer
Children’s Trusts
📝 Please include your job title when applying, and upload any supporting documents if relevant (e.g. ID badge, payslip, or employment letter).
🚫 Volunteer
We really value volunteers, but voluntary roles aren’t eligible for this programme.
👴 Retired Social Care Staff
Still eligible? Yes you are 👏
If you’ve retired from a social work role, here’s what you’ll need to upload:
📄 A pension document from any provider
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📁 Proof of at least 4 years of relevant employment
Your employment proof could include:
1️⃣ Two documents dated at least 4 years apart (e.g. P60s or payslips)
2️⃣ An employment or leaver letter showing your start and end dates
3️⃣ A professional registration record with your work history or cease date