Do it for returning to social work and changing children’s lives
Support during the programme
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.
How to re-registration with SWE
Follow the steps noted on the Social Work England (SWE) website on ‘How to apply to restore your registration.’
- 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 our RSWP Programme
Fill in Application Form
Form sent to the Workforce Development Service Manager to review and shortlist for informal interview.
Informal Interview
At Interview you will meet the team who will be supporting you during the process.
You will also need to provide relevant ID:
proof of address
proof of qualifications
previous registration details.
Interview discussion will include:
previous work experience
any experience during the period of absence from practice
the type of role you hope to return to
working pattern you would like
learning and development needs
why DCC has been identified to support the RSWP Programme
confirming there has been no previous Fitness to Practice restrictions.
If successful and offered role
Usual pre-employment checks completed, which will include:
Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Occupational Health clearance.
References
A‘Voluntary Agreement’ to support the unpaid or ‘Voluntary’ route to Return to Social Work Practice will be issued to you and agreed.
As you are not registered with the SWE, you will be delegated work by a registered professional and work in a supernumerary capacity.
Start RSWP role
To apply for the RSWP programme
The RSWP programme application process is currently closed. However, If you would like to express an interest in the next programme, please email Children’s Recruitment.
For the latest information on the RSWP programme watch this space!