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  • Re: Social Work - I've Found My Calling And Now Need Some Advice!

    You're right, it is a fulfilling career (If you haven't already been put off by the cinics!) and SW definately needs people with a refreshing attitude who want to make a difference in people's lives. I studies at post-grad level (the bonus is that it's only 2 years) and didn't have...
    Posted to Social work profession by Gary C on 6 Feb 2012

  • Choosing a Uni

    How important is it to employers which University you study at? I have applied to 3. Two are ranked higher but are further away from home. The nearest one is ranked lower. I do not want to jeapordise my future career prospects by accepting a place at a lesser ranked university despite the fact I will...
    Posted to General student forum by klumpster on 3 Jan 2012

  • Re: New GSCC regulations and having to change placements

    Dear Hope2baSocialWorkerSoon The GSCC has not changed any policies regarding practice learning. We do now, as we have always, required approved social work providers to ensure that the quality of placements, and practice learning meets our requirements which are there to ensure that the student has a...
    Posted to General student forum by The GSCC on 14 Dec 2011

  • No stat experience from SW degree

    Hi I recently qualified from a MA SW degree and didnt get a statutory placement. Does anyone have any ideas about how to get some statutory experience. My placements were in an advocacy service and a childrens centre. Im applying for jobs but not getting interviews because i dont meet the essential criteria...
    Posted to Careers by Catherine_205 on 14 Dec 2011

  • Future funding of social work degree still undecided

    Uncertainty continues to surround the future of bursaries for social work students in England. Most students pursuing non-vocational courses face tuition fees of up to £9,000 per year from 2012 onwards, following the coalition government's controversial Read More...
    Posted to The Social Work Blog on 15 Apr 2011
    Filed under: funding, social work degree, training

  • Students protest against cuts at Glasgow University

    Several hundreds of students and staff marched against cuts at Glasgow University yesterday after it was announced that some courses, including social work, could be axed or merged. There has also been high profile opposition from the playwright Tom Stoppard Read More...
    Posted to The Social Work Blog on 17 Feb 2011
    Filed under: glasgow university, social work, social work degree, social workers, workforce

  • Practice placements are the key; not separate social work degrees

    by Mike Wardle How well does the degree prepare social workers for practice? Two years on since it produced its first graduates, the degree is in the spotlight. A series of regional visits is being organised by the Department of Health and the Department Read More...
    Posted to The Social Care Experts Blog on 16 Jul 2008
    Filed under: DCSF, DH, evaluation social work degree, generic degree, GSCC, Mike Wardle, practice placements, Social work degree, Training, Workforce
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