Social work placements with CASS+ are perfect placements for both ourselves and the student.

Perfect student placement

Social work student placements are the perfect student placement. Students studying at the University of Plymouth get invaluable six months’ experience. Working alongside our in-court advisors, they start their careers providing practical advice and emotional support for vulnerable people facing many disadvantages.   Ideal learning ground Our students are addressing the underlying reasons for people…

Meet Rick, CASS+ Social Work Intern in Truro Magistrates' Court.

Meet Rick, social work intern

Meet Rick, our social work intern, working with our team inside Truro Magistrates’ Court. He’s a stage two Social Work undergraduate at the University of Plymouth. Thanks to Rick, we have more capacity to deal with the ever-increasing demand.   Rick has found his true passion Rick has found his true passion as he serves…

Internships and placements work at CASS+

Internships and placements work

Internships and placements work at CASSPLUS Over the last year, we’ve seen record numbers of interns, volunteers and student placements here. Internships and placements work for everyone. As a result, so much can be gained all-round: The person builds relevant skills, knowledge and experience for the workplace CASS+ has an expanded frontline team, enabling us…

Natalie, CASS+ social work student

No goodbyes for Natalie

Social Work student Natalie has so enjoyed her internship with the Truro team that she plans to volunteer through her summer break. Learning by doing Natalie’s 55 days of practice-based learning has given her a real passion for working in the criminal justice sector. She’s in her second year of a degree in Social Work…

University of Plymouth Social Work intern Sheridan

Social worker intern gains valuable experience

Sheridan is in her second year of a degree in Social Work at the University of Plymouth. Her 70-day placement with CASS+ started in October 2022 and time has flown by at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court. She knows that this work experience is laying vital foundations for her chosen career path: I have an NVQ in…