Overseas social work opportunities for 2023
Social workers are at the heart of our workforce, ensuring that children and their families receive the support and help they need.
Here at Devon, we have developed a bespoke programme of support to allow qualified and experienced overseas social workers a route to transition into children’s social work in the UK. As well as a wide range of career opportunities, we can offer the tools and support required for you to deliver improved outcomes for the children and young people in Devon. You will receive a learning agreement for your six-month transition programme, with regular supervision and support. Your caseload will reflect your professional capability and development needs and will enable you to do meaningful work with local families. In addition, we will also ensure that you will have protected time to participate in learning and development activities and opportunities to develop your practice capability.
You CAN make a real difference to children and families across our beautiful county.
Devon County Council – Stronger Families: Safer Children!
To be eligible for the programme
You will:
Be a FULLY qualified social worker
Have several years proven experience within children's social work
Be registered with Social Worker England (SWE)
Feedback from 2022 cohort
Thenjiwe Ndlovu – Experienced Social Worker
Thenjiwe joined us via the overseas programme last year, answers some of our questions regarding the programme, her role in DCC and how she found relocating to the UK.
Feedback from social workers from overseas
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Things to research before applying
Before applying for the programme, there is a great deal you should think about and research. Here are some of the topics suggested by current experienced social workers that came to us via the Overseas Transition programme.
Cost of living in the UK
The cost of childcare for preschool children
Organising school places for dependents -looking at qualification and subject transfers.
Cost implications if you change your mind and want to return to your country of origin.
The application process is now closed
The application process for the Overseas Transition programme for 2023 has now officially closed. Unfortunately, the application process will not reopen until early 2024. However, if you would like to express an interest in the programme or have any enquires you would like us to answer, please email the recruitment team at: childsc.recruitmentchildrenssocialwork-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.
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