About the Frontline programme
- Social work challenges and how we can support you
- Can you tell me more about the Frontline programme?
- Summer institute 2021 information
- What qualifications will I obtain on the Frontline programme?
- Will I qualify to work in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
- What area of social work will I qualify in?
Am I eligible for the programme?
- I have a 2:2 in my undergraduate degree. Can I still apply?
- Where can I gain experience to support my application for the Frontline programme?
- Do I require specific experience?
- Is there an age limit to apply for the Frontline programme?
- Can I apply again after an unsuccessful application?
- I am a non-UK citizen. Can I apply?
Selection process
- Where and when do the assessment centres take place?
- What does the assessment centre involve?
- When do applications open?
- How does the online test work?
- What does the selection process involve?
- I have answered one of the registration questions incorrectly and can no longer carry on with my application. What should I do?
Allocation process
Suitability: disability adjustments, disclosures and DBS
- I have received my DBS certificate. What should I do with it?
- I have a recent DBS certificate for my current job, do I still need to have one issued by Frontline?
- I already hold a DBS certificate / I am registered for the update service. Do I still need to complete a DBS check?
- My GP has told me that it will cost to complete my health form. Do I have to pay for this?
- Do I have to get my doctor to sign my health disclosure form, even if I am not disclosing any health conditions?
- For the health form, do I have to register with a general practitioner (GP)?
Receiving a conditional offer
- When should I hand in my notice to my current employer?
- I have passed the assessment centre, when will my offer be finalised?
- My eligibility checks are complete, when can I expect my offer letter?
- Why is my offer conditional?
- I have questions about the information in the offer letter, what should I do?
Certificates and documents
- I am unable to locate my qualification documents. What should I do?
- I was only ever given a provisional statement of results for my GCSEs. Do I still need certificates?
- My GCSE qualifications were completed 20+ years ago and I do not have the original certificates. How can I provide the required evidence?
- Where should I send my hard-copy documents?
- If I agree to retake my GCSE Maths/English to become eligible for the programme, can I still apply now?
References
- What references am I required to provide?
- What happens once I provide referee details?
- I don’t want my employer to know yet that I will be leaving. Do I have to provide their details?
- I graduated prior to 2019 and have been in my current role for more than two years. Which references are required?
- I’m a final year student and I don’t have any employment or voluntary experience within the last two years. Which references can I provide?
- I have held multiple employment and/or voluntary positions within the last two years. Which references are required?