Returning to Social Work Practice
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• We are offering a programme to support social workers wishing to return to practice after a career break.
• The programme aims to help returnees complete the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required to re-register with Social Work England (SWE).

Our Support
• You will receive a comprehensive induction and relevant mandatory training before starting the programme.
• You will have access to E-learning, virtual training and face-to-face training.
• You will be assigned a practice educator who will provide support and advice as required throughout the programme.
• You will receive weekly supervision and caseload management meetings provided by a registered social worker.

About CPD
• The amount of CPD required to re-register depends on how long ago you left practice.
• If you left between 2-5 years ago, you would need to show that you have spent at least thirty days updating your skills, knowledge and experience.
• If you left more than 5 years ago, you must show that you have spent at least sixty days updating your skills, knowledge and experience.

Eligibility Criteria
• You must have previously been a Social Worker registered with either the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England (SWE).
• You must not have been removed from the register automatically because of a listed offence, OR subject to a removal order within the last 5 years, OR if more than 5 years have passed since they removal order, they have not made an unsuccessful application to restore their registration within the last 12 months, OR convicted of a listed offence.

Re-registration Process
• Create an account with SWE.
• Provide the following information: proof of any name changes, details of the qualification that entitles you to join the register, evidence of updating your skills and knowledge, information about your employment since you left the register, details of any criminal convictions or cautions, health conditions that could affect your practice as a social worker, details of any occasions where a regulatory body has investigated your fitness to practice, up-to-date evidence of your knowledge of English.
• Apply using the application form.

After Application
• The Principal Social Worker reviews and shortlists candidates for informal interview.
• Candidates meet the team who will support them on the programme.

They also need to provide relevant ID: proof of address, proof of qualifications, details of previous registration.

Towards Your Return
• Due diligence checks are completed, including an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred list check, references, a voluntary agreement to support on the unpaid Return to Social Work Practice Programme.
Social Work Experience Required
• A supervisory capacity as contained in the Together for Children Volunteer Policy.