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Welcome to the Department of Health's Social Work Website

Free social work booklet

Handy, easy-to-read guide about careers in social work. Includes real life stories and next steps.


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Information Service

If you want to speak to someone about the degree qualification, registration procedures, the eligibility of overseas qualifications or anything else to do with social work, why not call 'Social Work and Care Careers' on 0300 123 1100. Alternatively, order publicity materials.

Social Care

Link to Social Care website

If you would prefer a job working with people that does not require the degree in social work click here

This website is for issues and matters relating to social work information in England. Click below for social work information in: -Northern Ireland   -Scotland   -Wales

Maureen is a social worker in an Essex hospital discharge unit. This film follows Maureen for a day, and shows the vital role she plays in putting people in control of their lives.
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Social Work Degree - Academic year 2010/2011

Applying for the social work degree for 2010? See our feature for information on how to apply, writing your personal statement, interview preparation and bursary rates.

Click here to find out more about the Social Work Degree


News

Click below for information on current topics of interest i.e:

Course finder for universities offering the SW degree
Bursaries and other financial help
View social work vacancies in local authorities throughout England