Social Work Jobs UK!
Social Work
Jobs UK!
Social
Work Employment United Kingdom!
Looking to head to the UK? You have come to the
right place. Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment have been assisting Social Workers
to find employment in the UK now for 8 years. It is currently a
great time to head to the UK with an excellent selection of vacancies and roles
across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment
specialises with locum or temp jobs in the UK for Social Workers as well as
permanent positions with local councils, government agencies and the NHS.
Head to the UK with a
professional team in Social Care!
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We are a dedicated medical agency with
consultants working specifically in your profession.
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Preferred supplier contracts for locum and
permanent staff across the United Kingdom in both Public and Private Healthcare
giving you first access to the highest volume of Social Worker jobs before non preferred
supplier agencies
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Our company is part of a UK
based Clinical Social Care provider so we can also find work for you with us
directly!
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Years of experience
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Dedicated consultants covering locum and long
term Social Worker contracts across various areas of the United Kingdom giving you better
service delivery
The Process for Working in
the United Kingdom As a Social Worker
Compliance - Compliance -
Compliance!!!!!
Compliance is a word used to
describe the steps you need to undertake and the documents you need to gather in
order to be able to work in the UK. It is the first and one of the most
important steps in your journey. If you head to the United Kingdom non compliant to work,
chances are you will end up just having a holiday and not being able to
undertake employment in your profession.
Before you leave Australia to head to the UK
there are a number of things that you need to undertake on these shores prior to
your departure. It is imperative that you take close notice of these instructions in
order to be in a position to gain your UK job. Don't be one of the Social Workers
that turns up in the UK not compliant and unable to work!
1. Professional Registration For
Social Workers
In The UK:
General Social Care Council is the regulatory body for the registration
Social Workers in the UK and they upkeep the professional standards and
assessment of international and local Social Workers working in the UK. Registration with the
GSCC is mandatory to be able to work as a Social Worker and is also required prior to applications for
employment. Recruitment agencies under UK framework agreements cannot offer
employment to persons until sighting their GSCC registration. The GSCC also has an
online live register for employers to check that applicants are currently
registered. This can be access 24/7. Applications to the GSCC can take between 2
and 4 months to complete. Applicants should allow for 4 months to be safe. It is
imperative that you arrange this before leaving Australia as you can access your
required documents much more easily here. With any questions on the GSCC process
your Medacs Healthcare / Allied Health Employment consultant will be able to assist you. Just call
us or send an email
2. Working Visa:
As the holder of an Australian or New Zealand
passport you will need a specific visa to enter and work in the UK. There are
several types of working visa such as
For more information on visas for the UK visit
our UK Working Visa page. Should you be not eligible
for a Youth Mobility Visa or Ancestry, don't despair, we can arrange a working
permit for you through an employer when you accept a role.
3. Criminal Record Check:
As with anyone working in the health
care system or moving country to undertake employment, a clear criminal history
is mandatory. The UK National Health Service requires a recent CRC for all it's
employees whether they are permanent workers or agency locums. You will need a
CRC in Australia and also the United Kingdom (even if you have never been to the UK!)
Contact us at Medacs Healthcare for more details on how to arrange your
Criminal Record checks. Email
4. Resume - Social Worker
You will need a resume to work in
the United Kingdom. Spend some time on your resume but remember to keep it concise.
Provide your resume in point form
outlining
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where you have worked
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dates and the areas of the
profession you cover eg modalities etc
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qualifications - don't forget
year and academic institution
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referees - provide at
least 2 current referees names, positions and their contact details via
phone and email. Referees should be someone in management that you
are working with. Don't forget to ask your referees for permission as
we will be contacting them!
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personal details
Your resume should be under 2-3 A4
pages in total length and should resemble a series of point forms. Resumes in
"essay form" are easily dismissed by busy employers sorting through
applications who might not have time to read them in their entirety.
5. Professional References To
Work as a Social Worker In The UK
The UK runs on a system of written
referencing and not telephone referencing. In order to meet the compliance to
work in the UK, you are required to provide 2 written professional references in
writing. These must be on a letter head from the site you have worked and not
from personal friends or family as they are professional documents.
6. Where Will I Work As A
Social Worker In The UK?
In a lot of cases this is really up
to you. It is also one of the most exciting things about heading to the United
Kingdom. The
thought and prospect of where you will spend your time, where you will work, who
you will meet etc. We can offer employment all over the UK, England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland as well sometimes in such remote places and the
Orkney and Shetland Islands or the Channel Islands. Remember however, you cannot
be offered employment until you are full compliant with the above details.
We can offer roles through Childrens Services, Hospitals, Substance Abuse, Case
Management + more. A lot of the UK work is within the Childrens Services area
covering courts, assessments, case management, foster care etc.
7. How Should I Get To The UK?
There are lots of options to get to
the United Kingdom and some of the best by far can be found on the internet. Internet
bookings these days are the way to go for smart travellers looking for
flexibility and also cheap fares. Why spend your hard earned dollars on
corporate travel agency commissions and fees. Even if you feel more comfortable
using a corporate travel agent, you should always check internet fares as well
to get a guide for what is out there as they will usually price match. You can
save yourself hundreds of dollars. The following links will provide you with 2
of the main providers of airfares out of Australia and New Zealand.
www.travel.com.au
www.webjet.com.au
If you plan to travel BEFORE getting
to the UK, just make sure that you have finished your compliance BEFORE
you leave. Imagine being in the jungles of the Amazon and trying to get a
certified copy of your degree in Australia or similar? It could be an expensive
trip back home!
8. Where Will I Stay While
Working As a Social Worker In the UK?
This really depends on you and what
you want to do on arrival. Perhaps you have friends or family in the United
Kingdom that you
can go to on arrival, perhaps you are heading straight off for a Contiki tours
or perhaps you want to get right into employment.
There are many ranges of
accommodation in the UK from back packers hostels to 5 star hotels for the well
heeled medical professional. There are bed sits as well as shared houses for
those looking for something a bit more permanent.
One of the best sites is www.tntonline.co.uk
which has miles on information on the UK, getting there, where to stay and how
to get around. Even right down to buying a mobile SIM card!
What Should I Do To Start To
Get Ready As A Social Worker In the UK?
Contact us for our information pack
that covers all the above and more on the process to working in the UK. You
should begin the process at least 4 months prior to your intended departure to
the UK in order to have all the necessary compliance documents in place.
Once your file is complete at this end, we can then discuss with you details of
employment and what is available to suit your arrival.
 
Come on board with Medacs
Healthcare!
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