In Northern Ireland, newly qualified social workers are also expected to pass a formal year of assessment at the end of their first year of employment. This article looks at the system, which has been in place since the degree programme was reformed in 2004. Key features include extra supervision, support and mentoring.
In Northern Ireland, newly qualified social workers are also expected to pass a formal year of assessment at the end of their first year of employment. This article looks at the system, which has been in place since the degree programme was reformed in 2004. Key features include extra supervision, support and mentoring.
Subject terms:
newly qualified social workers, training, employment;
The Department of Health's plans to register 300,000 home care workers in England has been suspended while the General Social Care Council strengthens its social worker conduct function. This article examines the future of the scheme and looks at the divisions in the UK administrations of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
The Department of Health's plans to register 300,000 home care workers in England has been suspended while the General Social Care Council strengthens its social worker conduct function. This article examines the future of the scheme and looks at the divisions in the UK administrations of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
Subject terms:
home care assistants, professional registration, care workers;
Location(s):
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales
The Vetting and Barring Scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults was launched this week. This article looks at who the scheme applies to, in what situations it will apply and how it will work.
The Vetting and Barring Scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults was launched this week. This article looks at who the scheme applies to, in what situations it will apply and how it will work.
Discusses the impact of devolution on social work, and whether it has led to the individual countries of the UK developing their own perspectives on major social work themes. The article focuses on developing the workforce and practice issues in particular. Views of frontline staff are also presented.
Discusses the impact of devolution on social work, and whether it has led to the individual countries of the UK developing their own perspectives on major social work themes. The article focuses on developing the workforce and practice issues in particular. Views of frontline staff are also presented.
Subject terms:
law, social work, social care professionals, social work methods, social workers, devolution;
The author looks at how Northern Ireland's fostering service is taking foster carers back to school to learn the latest teaching terminology and methods.
The author looks at how Northern Ireland's fostering service is taking foster carers back to school to learn the latest teaching terminology and methods.
Once regarded as a model for the UK to follow, the system of integrated health and social services in Northern Ireland is to be completely rebuilt. The author looks at the changes, and highlights some of the advantages and disadvantages identified.
Once regarded as a model for the UK to follow, the system of integrated health and social services in Northern Ireland is to be completely rebuilt. The author looks at the changes, and highlights some of the advantages and disadvantages identified.
Subject terms:
integrated services, organisational structure, social services, health care;
During the three-year period of their registration each social worker much complete 90 hours of study that they can demonstrate will advance their practice. This article looks at how PRTL: post-registration training and learning is progressing, the issues each council faces and how they address them.
During the three-year period of their registration each social worker much complete 90 hours of study that they can demonstrate will advance their practice. This article looks at how PRTL: post-registration training and learning is progressing, the issues each council faces and how they address them.
Subject terms:
professional registration, social workers, staff development, training, continuing professional development;
Location(s):
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales
The impact upon children of domestic violence is increasingly recognised. This article reports on a risk assessment model in Northern Ireland which is helping staff measure the dangers and plan effectively.
The impact upon children of domestic violence is increasingly recognised. This article reports on a risk assessment model in Northern Ireland which is helping staff measure the dangers and plan effectively.