Should it become easier for European social workers to practise in the UK?
The European Commission is looking at ways of reforming the system of mutual recognition of professional qualifications between European Union states, in a formal consultation.
At present, if a social worker from another EU state applies for registration with the General Social Care Council, they must meet a series of requirements, which could include having two years experience as a social worker in their home nation.
In some cases, the GSCC will recommend an "adaptation period" of supervised practice, to allow the social worker to make up for any gaps in their knowledge and skills.
Should these requirements be relaxed, it could lead to an influx of more European social workers practising in the UK, but would this lead to concerns about the quality of practice they provide?
All will be revealed in the outcome of the consultation, which we will report on in due course.
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