Annual registration renewal is now open. Social workers must apply to renew their registration before 30 November. Apply to renew now.

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Social Work England

A specialist regulator focused on enabling positive change in social work

Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We are taking a new approach to regulating social workers in their vital roles. 

We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate—to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Apply to renew your registration by 30 November 2024

To apply to renew your registration, you must log in to your online account to:

  • complete and submit the application form
  • record a minimum of 2 different pieces of CPD. You must include a peer reflection with at least one of these pieces of CPD
  • pay the registration fee

As part of our commitment to reviewing our approach to registration renewal, we want to learn more about how social workers use CPD. Recording CPD remains a requirement for those who wish to renew their registration.

 

 

News

News from Social Work England

Board Web

27/09/2024

Announcement

Board member announcement

Dr Andrew McCulloch has been appointed as Chair of the board for Social Work England for a period of 3 years. Dr Sue Ross and Dr Adi Cooper have also been reappointed as non-executive directors on our board.

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01/09/2024

Media release

The annual registration renewal period is now open for social workers in England

Social workers who want to continue practising in England must now complete their annual registration renewal application to remain on the social work register.

Woman Listening

29/08/2024

Media release

Exciting opportunity for approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and best interests assessors (BIAs)

Social Work England is recruiting for up to 30 education quality assurance (EQA) partner inspectors.

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Our data and insight

As the regulator we have an important and informed viewpoint. We draw on our data, our research, our engagement, and our experience. Sharing data and insight we hold helps us to support leaders and policy makers to drive change. It also helps ensure our processes are safe and fair.

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Our 6 professional standards are set out in blocks in 3 columns by 2 rows.

The professional standards are listed as follows:

1. Promote the rights, strengths and wellbeing of people, families and communities.

2. Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of people.

3. Be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions I make.

4. Maintain my continuing professional development.

5. Act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity.

6. Promote ethical practice and report concerns.