Finding a Graduate Job

There are a number of online job boards and recruitment agencies that specialise in Social Work and Psychology roles. Here are our top picks: 

Job Boards and Listings 

• Find a Job (GOV.UK) – A government-run platform with a wide range of psychology and social work graduate roles: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk   

• Indeed – A popular job search engine with thousands of listings in social work and psychology: https://uk.indeed.com/q-graduate-social-work-jobs.html   

• NHS Jobs – Many psychology and social work roles are based in the NHS, including assistant psychologist and mental health support roles: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk 

• The British Psychological Society - https://www.bps.org.uk/jobs 

• Your local council website such as: 
  Care Worker Jobs | Cumberland Council  
  Council job vacancies | Westmorland and Furness Council 
  Lancaster City Council 

• Frontline Programme- Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master’s degree on this paid training programme. Frontline – making life better for children at risk of harm 

Specialist Recruitment Agencies 

• Sanctuary Personnel – Specialises in social work, psychology, and healthcare recruitment: https://www.sanctuarypersonnel.com  

• Liquid Personnel – A leading agency for social work and mental health roles: https://www.liquidpersonnel.com  

• HCL Workforce Solutions – Offers roles in social care and psychology within the NHS and local authorities: https://www.hclworkforce.com  

Graduate programmes/schemes are structured training schemes for recent graduates offering practical experience and often mentorship. Programmes last between one to three years and include rotations through different departments allowing you to gain a broad understanding of the company and find your area of interest.  

Find out more: 

Graduate schemes: getting a place | National Careers Service

Many graduate jobs are not tied to specific degree subjects, so there are many options you could consider.  

For suggestions, here are our top picks 

11 Alternative Careers for Psychology Majors (Plus Salaries and Duties) | Indeed.com

45 Alternative Careers For Social Workers And Ideas To Improve Workplace Culture – Social Work success path

Have a look too at our section Career Research and Planning for advice on how to research career options. 

You can also book a careers appointment  

Networking can be an effective way to get a job, find out more about a particular career and build up useful contacts.  Have a look at our section on Networking.

You can also talk to a member of the careers team.  Career appointments are online via MS Teams or by phone. We can meet you in person at some campuses - please check the bookings calendar for our availability.   

Once you graduate, you can continue to access careers support for up to three years after graduation. Once your course has finished, you'll receive an email to covert your student account to a graduate one.