Return to Social Work - Children's - CMB1994e
CompanyCumberland Council
Location
Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At8/27/2025
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Description
Salary: A voluntary agreement to support on the unpaid Return to Social Work Practice Programme
Hours: Flexible
Workbase: Carlisle or Workington
Return to Social Work Programme
Cumberland Council’s Children & Family Wellbeing Directorate is offering a Return to Social Work programme for social workers looking to resume their careers after a break. This initiative is designed to support returnees in completing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) necessary for re-registering with Social Work England (SWE). Successful applicants will be provided with supervised practice under the guidance of a registered professional, allowing them to refresh their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment as they work towards regaining their SWE registration. Importantly, during this supervised period, there is no requirement to manage a caseload.
Supervised practice will involve shadowing social workers and could include activities such as:
We Are Committed To Ensuring That Those Returning To Social Work Have a Positive, Supportive Learning Experience And Feel Like Valued Team Members. Supervisors, Managers, And Practice Educators Will Work Closely With Participants To Ensure They Receive The Necessary Support And Development. Participants Will
Hours: Flexible
Workbase: Carlisle or Workington
Return to Social Work Programme
Cumberland Council’s Children & Family Wellbeing Directorate is offering a Return to Social Work programme for social workers looking to resume their careers after a break. This initiative is designed to support returnees in completing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) necessary for re-registering with Social Work England (SWE). Successful applicants will be provided with supervised practice under the guidance of a registered professional, allowing them to refresh their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment as they work towards regaining their SWE registration. Importantly, during this supervised period, there is no requirement to manage a caseload.
Supervised practice will involve shadowing social workers and could include activities such as:
- Offering information, support, and guidance to children, young people, and their families
- Conducting assessments
- Developing care plans
- Applying relevant legislation
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Participating in team and multi-disciplinary meetings and recording case details
- Attending training sessions
- Engaging in other tasks relevant to the setting.
We Are Committed To Ensuring That Those Returning To Social Work Have a Positive, Supportive Learning Experience And Feel Like Valued Team Members. Supervisors, Managers, And Practice Educators Will Work Closely With Participants To Ensure They Receive The Necessary Support And Development. Participants Will
- Receive a thorough induction and complete essential mandatory training before starting.
- Access a combination of E-learning, virtual, and in-person training.
The amount of CPD required to re-register varies depending on how long someone has been out of practice. For example:
- If absent for 2-5 years, they need to demonstrate at least 30 days of updating their skills, knowledge, and experience.
- If absent for more than 5 years, they must show at least 60 days of updates. *A day is typically counted as 7 hours according to SWE guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have previously been registered as a Social Worker with either the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England (SWE).
- They must not have been removed from the register due to a listed offence.
- They must not have been subject to a removal order within the last 5 years, OR, if more than 5 years have passed since the order, they must not have made an unsuccessful application to restore their registration within the last 12 months.
- They must not have been convicted of a listed offence.
Requirements
To start the process of restoring registration, follow the steps provided on the Social Work England (SWE) website. Key requirements include:
- Creating an account with SWE.
- Providing the following documentation:
- Proof of any name changes (e.g., a certified colour copy of a marriage certificate).
- Qualification details.
- Evidence of updated skills and knowledge (for those absent more than two years).
- Employment history since leaving the register.
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults and Children’s 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 and Children.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.
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Looking to return to practice and require Social Work England Restoration? Get in touch with our team today via childrensacademy@cumbria.gov.uk to discuss options for doing your 30 or 60 day placement.
If this sounds like you, and you share our passion, then please get in touch!
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