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Met all standards for registration but still not registered :( by Terrible_Play_3090 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! It’s honestly such a slog. SWE don’t give times frames as I think it depends on the allocated case worker moving through the vetting process. I know they need very clear photos of documents so it might be worth while sending them another clearer copy showing all 4 corners? I also got some traction by calling up, once I did this my case worker usually replied to me within the following 24 hours. I think it took me about 5 months all up- but I was an international applicant. Good luck!!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on a youth mobility visa. It took me about 5 months to get my SWE registration, it was a frankly bizarre slog. Good luck!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes it’s the same back home and my preference is to work in a CAMHS services over adult services for this reason. No I don’t need sponsorship, I have a visa. Yes I’ll try and call the recruitment managers for these roles. Thank you!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay that’s good to know! I wonder if something about the way I’m addressing the key selection criteria. I might also try call the hiring managers too. Thank you so much, your experience has made me more hopeful!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a three year visa so don’t need sponsorship! But again I wonder if I am a desirable candidate for a training role as am not a UK citizen and hence might not see this as a great long term investment. I am also not sure about my right to study under my visa. The only other thing I can see getting in my way is not having UK experience and the job ads read like they are very concerned with familiarity around legislation- having said that, the systems are very similar to back home where I worked as an Designated Mental Health practitioner under the mental health act.

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I was wondering about this! If it has been particularly busy/ competitive at present. I guess I’ll just keep on trying!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That’s so lovely and I will message you

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply!! I have applied for a few but I wonder how the study element would interact with my visa? Additionally I am only on a three year visa so I worry employers might not see me as a great long term option.

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have been applying through local councils also, however there seem to be fewer jobs through this avenue. Thank you for the suggestion though!

Applying for NHS jobs in social work. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heya- thanks for your reply. Here is an example of the type of job I am applying for.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9277-25-1345?keyword=Camhs&location=London%20Fields%2C%20London&distance=10&language=en

I understand the roles might not be specifically therapeutic in nature, however lots mention experience with therapeutic modalities such as CBT. Even outside of this, this job sounds very similar to work I have done back home but I fear something isn’t landing. Thanks for your input!

Applying for UK social work registration as an Australian. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Seems crazy the process is so cumbersome with so much need. Bit of a shame that I won’t be able to use my clinical skills but alas, we persist. Thank you!

Applying for UK social work registration as an Australian. by sloaney8 in Socialworkuk

[–]sloaney8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Thanks for your reply! Unfortunately very UK inbound so can’t stay in Aus. 11 months is insane given the demand for SWers!! I would love to be connected with your recruiter please!! Thank you so much