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Social Work Placements

Via operates a social work placement programme for University students on social work degrees.

Via sources placements for students to enable them to fulfil the mandatory placement requirements in their degree courses. Via’s placement team support the student throughout their placement and ensure objectives are being met and that the placement is in accordance with National Occupational Standards.

The placements are across the Northwest, at organisations including Lancashire County Council Young People's Service, Training 2000, Rathbone Training and Rocket Training.  (List of all organisations available here)

Universities on the programme include University of Central Lancashire, University of Chester, Huddersfield University, Sheffield University and Lancaster University.

If you are a University tutor and would like to source placements for your course or if you are a company that would like to place a social work student, please contact James Stead-Clark on 01772 642409

What can we do for you?

Via provides a full range of programmes and services for schools / colleges and training providers. All services are designed to equip students with the employability skills, motivation, inspiration and advice needed to progress into the world of work or higher education.

Our services are bespoke and can be designed around your school or college. All activities are mapped to the curriculum and provide and OFSTED audit route of evidence, following DFE recommendations.

About Via

Via is a social business based in Lancashire. 

Via's purpose is to improve skills and reduce unemployment. 

Via helps people to move forward in work and life and helps employers to develop their business and their workforce.

Via is owned by Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Via works with public, private and third sector organisations to deliver a range of products and services and careers information, advice and guidance for young people and adults, and business training and support for workforce development, redundancy transition and business growth.