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The government is making 12 million available for local authorities to apply for a contribution towards the costs of training and supervising new social work apprentices.

Local authorities can apply for funding of up to 30,000 per apprenticeship. To apply for funding, local authorities must submit an expression of interest (EOI) application form.

The Adult Social Work Apprenticeship Fund will aim to:

• increase social worker workforce capacity in adult social care across England
• support all training routes into the social work profession
• increase opportunity for those who may not have the financial resources to pursue social work through the traditional academic route
• support adult social care pressures by increasing the number of apprentices