It is important to us at Devon County Council that those returning to social work benefit from a positive and supportive learning experience and feel valued as part of the team. Therefore, managers, supervisors and practice educators will meet with you to ensure you receive the support and development needed.
You will:
Receive a comprehensive induction and relevant mandatory training before starting the programme (although this may vary depending on the route you take).
Receive E-learning, virtual training and face-to-face training.
Be assigned a practice educator who will provide support and advice as required throughout the programme.
Receive weekly supervision and caseload management meetings provided by a social worker.
You will need an account with SWE to start the process.
To complete the application to restore your registration, you will need to provide the following information:
proof of any name changes that have occurred since you were last registered, such as a marriage certificate (this must be a certified colour copy)
details of the qualification that entitles you to join the register
evidence of updating your skills and knowledge (if you have left the register for more than two years)
Information about your employment since you left the register and any other regulators with whom you hold registration
details of any criminal convictions or cautions that you have not yet disclosed to SWE, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or the General Social Care Council (GSCC), except those that are protected
health conditions you have not yet disclosed to SWE, the HCPC or GSCC that could affect your practice as a social worker
details of any occasions where a regulatory body has investigated your fitness to practice
up- to-date evidence of your knowledge of English (in some circumstances).
Your profession can be used towards your return to practice hours and used as evidence for registration with the SWE.
To apply for the programme
Applications are now open for the next intake of returnees.
To apply for a place on the Return to Social Work Practice (RSWP) programme starting in early April 2023, go to the application form (link below) and download the application form. Fill it in and return it to: childsc.recruitmentchildrenssocialwork-mailbox@devon.gov.uk by Sunday 12th February 2023.
It is important to us at Devon County Council that those returning to social work benefit from a positive and supportive learning experience and feel valued as part of the team. Therefore, managers, supervisors and practice educators will meet with you to ensure you receive the support and development needed.
