Opportunity

Post Qualifying Practice Enabling Module

Want to help students prepare for a career in social work?

Eligibility*

Qualified Social Worker, normally with a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience.

Commitment from Children and Families**

Time off for study to attend 6 teaching days. In addition, if doing the accredited course, up to a further 6 days for assignment preparation, and up to a further 6 days for study leave.

Exact arrangements for study leave should be agreed between your service manager and yourself.

To pay you a fee if you are supervising an undergraduate social work student. This fee will normally be paid in a lump sum once the practice teaching commitment has been completed. Details of fee rates are available from the Training and Development Officer (Children and Families).

Expectations of individuals*** 

If you are completing the accredited course you will be expected to offer a practice learning opportunity to a student.

To attend workshop days at the University and to complete assignments by set dates.

Where to go for further advice, support and information?

If you are interested in any of the information outlined in The Training and Development Pledge and/or if you would like to have informal chat about any aspect of your training and development needs, you can contact: 
Chris Shipley, Workforce Development Officer, Workforce Development Unit, Adult, Children and Education, Mill House, North Street, YORK. YO1 6JD.

You can also view a range of training and development opportunities on-line through WDU.