social work

SarEl

pisces72 wrote: »

and that you either have or are in the process of obtaining a CRB. Most agencies will assist with this, although you may have to pay the fee.

You cannot apply for an enhanced CRB yourself. Either a relevant employer or agency must apply for this themselves (although they can expect you to pay for it - although employers usually pay for this agencies often do not), and cannot in law accept one that has been obtained by a previous employer. If an agency / employer accepts you for work /on their list, they will have you apply for the CRB check, but it will come back to them - you can't just show them one you got earlier.

pisces72

Actually I have had several agencies that have accepted my CRB which was issued in March without asking me to reapply.

kiwi07

pisces72 wrote: »

Jobs go public is a good place to start. Many recruitment agencies will expect you to be registered with the social care council (apologies if that is not quite the name of the body) and that you either have or are in the process of obtaining a CRB. Most agencies will assist with this, although you may have to pay the fee.

And if you have completed the course with your local council, that seems like one place to start.

Thank you. I am GSCC registered and have CRB up to date. I am ready to go!!

purple12

Some local authorities only advertise on their own websites because they don't want to pay for advertising (like my own!). The vacancy levels depend massively on where in the country you are. In social work (and I am a social worker myself so I can only speak from what I know), as in lots of public sector jobs, there is a squeeze on recruitment at the moment to be honest. My own team have withdrew advertised vacancies due to financial constraints - but there are certainly lots of jobs in London generally (again, where I work).

kiwi07

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I don't mean to be rude but that's now two of us who have Googled on your behalf.

I think you and SarEl are both quite rude and nusty.

kiwi07

jimbms wrote: »

Sounds about right for a social worker, do nothing, expect others to do everything then deny all knowledge when it goes wrong.

I apreciate your advice but it's not up to you whether I am right for a social worker... All I wanted is little bit advice.

kiwi07

purple12 wrote: »

Some local authorities only advertise on their own websites because they don't want to pay for advertising (like my own!). The vacancy levels depend massively on where in the country you are. In social work (and I am a social worker myself so I can only speak from what I know), as in lots of public sector jobs, there is a squeeze on recruitment at the moment to be honest. My own team have withdrew advertised vacancies due to financial constraints - but there are certainly lots of jobs in London generally (again, where I work).

Unfortunately, I am North West based...:(

lincroft1710

oki1875 wrote: »

I think you and SarEl are both quite rude and nusty.

If you think they're rude and nasty then either you do not know the meaning of rude and nasty or you are totally unsuited to a career in social work. You'll soon find out how rude and nasty people can be when you become a social worker in the UK.

kiwi07

lincroft1710 wrote: »

If you think they're rude and nasty then either you do not know the meaning of rude and nasty or you are totally unsuited to a career in social work. You'll soon find out how rude and nasty people can be when you become a social worker in the UK.

Oh, dear.... Another one...

SarEl

oki1875 wrote: »

I think you and SarEl are both quite rude and nusty.

Or realistic? People have to make some effort - the help you got wasn't "enough". Being a social worker is a serious job and a serious commitment. If you aren't committed enough to do a google search on your own to find a job for yourself (and heh - you are sitting at the computer!!!), or ring a few council's to find out how and when the recruit, the how can anyone have confidence in your ability to care for vulnerable people and children. Things like jobs don't get handed out on platters. Grow up.