Education & Experience:
Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent professional social work qualification / OT qualification.Direct experience of working with children or families.Minimum of 6 months post qualification experience
For qualified social workers:
To work as a Qualified Social Worker in the UK you must hold one of the following certificates: Dipsw (Diploma in Social Work), BASW (Bachelor of Arts in Social Work), CSS (Certificate in Social Science), CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work) or MASW (Masters in Social Work).
Since December 2004 every Qualified Social Worker in the UK must be registered with the GSCC the General Social Care Council in England, the Care Council of Wales or the Care Council of Scotland.