Induction requirements and recommendations It is the responsibility of employers and the service provider to make sure that everyone working at the service receives an induction that’s appropriate to role. This induction is expected to be robust and accessible to prepare them for new and changing roles and responsibilities. Social workers who qualified after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers as part of their first three years in social work practice. You can find more information at: It is also expected that all new social workers will receive The Social Worker practice guidance for social workers registered with Social Care – Wales as part of their induction, along with the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. Continuing professional development (CPD) and Everyone registered with Social Care Wales is required to complete a training and learning (PRTL) can be used for total of 90 hours’ or 15 days’ PRTL for each three-year period of updating and maintaining skills and knowledge, or for registration. progression The Continuing Professional Education and Learning (CPEL) Framework for Social Workers is a set of post-qualifying courses for social workers in certain roles. The CPEL framework supports social workers as they practise and progress through their careers. There are four programmes: Consolidation Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers this is for social workers in their first social work role after – qualifying and is mandatory for those qualifying from April 2016 Experienced Practice in Social Work Programme this is for – social workers in their third year of practice or beyond. Their role includes working with a wide and complex range of situations Senior Practice in Social Work Programme this is for social – workers in senior roles including complex practice, supervising
Induction requirements and recommendations It is the responsibility of employers and the service provider to make sure that everyone working at the service receives an induction that’s appropriate to role. This induction is expected to be robust and accessible to prepare them for new and changing roles and responsibilities. Social workers who qualified after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers as part of their first three years in social work practice. You can find more information at: It is also expected that all new social workers will receive The Social Worker – practice guidance for social workers registered with Social Care Wales as part of their induction, along with the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care. Continuing professional development (CPD) and training and learning (PRTL) can be used for updating and maintaining skills and knowledge, or for progression Everyone registered with Social Care Wales is required to complete a total of 90 hours’ or 15 days’ PRTL for each three-year period of registration. The Continuing Professional Education and Learning (CPEL) Framework for Social Workers is a set of post-qualifying courses for social workers in certain roles. The CPEL framework supports social workers as they practise and progress through their careers. There are four programmes: Consolidation Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers – this is for social workers in their first social work role after qualifying and is mandatory for those qualifying from April 2016 Experienced Practice in Social Work Programme – this is for social workers in their third year of practice or beyond. Their role includes working with a wide and complex range of situations Senior Practice in Social Work Programme – this is for social workers in senior roles including complex practice, supervising
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