Return to Social Work - Children's Services

Please note: This is an unpaid voluntary opportunity open to individuals who are looking to return to Social Work and are required to carry out a restoration period with Social Work England.

Are you a qualified Social Worker who has had some time away from the profession and are now looking to return?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Return to Social Work programme, where you'll be provided with dedicated support to help you re-register. It doesn't matter why you left social work or how long you've been away - we can help you return to profession you're passionate about.

If you're a qualified social worker who's taken a break of two years or more, our programme supports returning social workers in completing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) needed to re-register a Social Work England (SWE). Successful applicants will gain supervised practice with a registered professional, helping them rebuild confidence, refresh their skills, and meet re-registration requirements in a supportive environment.

For more information on restoring your Social Work England registration, including what will be expected during the programme, please visit Restoration guidance - Social Work England

Application Information

To register your interest for this opportunity in our Children's Services team, please contact ChildrensSocialWorkAcademy@cumbria.gov.uk

Following your request, a member of our team will then be in contact with you with further information about this opportunity.

Please note acceptance onto this programme is based on the availability of the service to deliver supervised practise, therefore, we are unable to guarantee that your application will be successful.

There is no payment associated with this volunteer opportunity.

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with the Children's and Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults or children.