Social work academy

Welcome to the Sandwell Social Work Academy. This is the central hub for our staff to grow, develop, and become the best versions of themselves; enabling staff to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents.

Our innovative academy brings everything together in one hub, so that staff can access support, training, development programmes and more. This ensures all staff from apprentices and trainees to advanced practitioners and qualified social workers can benefit and grow.

We actively work with national organisations like Social Work England and SCIE to ensure that we are always on top of our game, and that staff can access the best opportunities.

Sandwell is the perfect place to build an incredible career in social care. Our strength-based approach underpines everthing that we do: with our vision to build independence and empower Sandwell residents.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to take on the challenge of working in some of the most deprived areas in the UK. Our community is truly amazing, with so much potential waiting to be unlocked. There’s opportunities in specialist areas including mental health, Safeguarding and Learning Disability services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer striving to have a workforce that can meet the diverse and growing needs of our borough. We have strong values set out by our corporate vision, celebrating diversity and our rich culture.