Interested in returning to social work?
CWDC, in partnership with the Department for Children, Schools and Families, is developing a pilot to support registered and experienced social workers to return to practice.
If you are a qualified social worker who has left the profession and you are thinking of returning, then why not take advantage of our Return to Social Work pilot to help you do just that?
CWDC is currently offering advice and training through a series of refresher courses covering current social work theory and practice.
Each 20-day course provides advice and practical support in finding a position within a children and families setting. Participants on each course receive financial support (including travel and child care assistance) and courses are available in the London and South east region, with new courses starting in other regions from April 2010.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to register your interest to return, please register your interest.
What can I do now?
Re-registration
If your registration with the General Social Care Council (GSCC) has lapsed, then you will need to re-register in order to work as a social worker. Further information about re-registration is available on the GSCC website.
General Social Care Council's codes of practice
These UK-wide codes of practice for social care workers and employers provide a clear guide for all those who work in social care, setting out the standards of practice and conduct workers and their employers should meet. All registrants will be required to comply with the codes as a condition of ongoing registration. To view the codes of practice, go to: www.gscc.org.uk/codes.
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