LagosismyHome:


There seems to be some mixup between a care worker and a social worker . From your write up your job and experience was as a Care worker and not a social worker

Social worker is what is on the shortage skill list and not a care worker . To be a social worker on the UK is heavily regulated and a care worker is not. These are very two different professional pathways

Thank you for pointing out the difference, I didn't notice them.

TheLasyBuddha:


Thank you for pointing out the difference, I didn't notice them.

I believe social work has career potential for long stay in the UK in terms of starting salary is band 6 and NHS filing visa that would eventually lead to citizenship . However to work as a social worker you must either do a BSC or MSC in the UK

But care work doesnt have the same opportunities and totally different .

If anyone should aim it definitely to be a social worker not a care worker

LagosismyHome:


I believe social work has career potential for long stay in the UK in terms of starting salary is band 6 and NHS filing visa that would eventually lead to citizenship . However to work as a social worker you must either do a BSC or MSC in the UK

But care work doesnt have the same opportunities and totally different .

If anyone should aim it definitely to be a social worker not a care worker

Very true.

I was wondering if the sponsorship system applies in Canada as in the UK, do you have any idea?

obawinner:
I like to ask, I'm still a student studying an education course, however I would like to further mac in social works in uk.
is there anything I should be doing now? I presently co founded a social impact enterprise that focuses on secondary school student.

and will it be possible to practise as a social worker at uk considering my first degree or I should just dead the hope?

thanks in anticipation.

To practice social work in the UK, you need a social work degree. Without this, it is only a pipe dream. Aim to get in social work if you want to practice.

Regulation is coming to Nigeria through the Social Work Council bill in the NASS. If passed, only people who have a qualification in social work would be allowed to practice.

TheLasyBuddha:


Very true.

I was wondering if the sponsorship system applies in Canada as in the UK, do you have any idea?

I don't have a single clue about Canada

LagosismyHome:


I don't have a single clue about Canada

It's OK.
Just curious, are you in and do you practice social work in the UK?

TheLasyBuddha:


It's OK.
Just curious, are you in and do you practice social work in the UK?

No I am not in social work but have been researching about it recently... I have a little cousin who wants to come to UK so we are exploring opportunities that would have a higher chances of leading to permanent papers.

Hence why I started looking at social worker

TheLasyBuddha:


To practice social work in the UK, you need a social work degree. Without this, it is only a pipe dream. Aim to get in social work if you want to practice.

Regulation is coming to Nigeria through the Social Work Council bill in the NASS. If passed, only people who have a qualification in social work would be allowed to practice.

what about having a social work degree at Msc Level?

LagosismyHome:


No I am not in social work but have been researching about it recently... I have a little cousin who wants to come to UK so we are exploring opportunities that would have a higher chances of leading to permanent papers.

Hence why I started looking at social worker

Does your cousin have a degree already or is yet to?

TheLasyBuddha:


Does your cousin have a degree already or is yet to?

We are looking into MSc social works in UK....

Any certification to qualify as a SW?

pastormrs:
Any certification to qualify as a SW?

Have a Bachelor's/ Diploma in Social Work not sure if Diploma would fly

pastormrs:
Any certification to qualify as a SW?

One requires a BSc in Social Work to qualify for practice. In Nigeria, a minimum of Diploma is required for practice.

Please I would like to know if someone with a 1st degree in international studies and diplomacy could study for an MSC in social work's?
And if its possible to get a job in UK with the MSC bearing in mind that social work's is currently on the uk job shortage list

Emperornice:
Please I would like to know if someone with a 1st degree in international studies and diplomacy could study for an MSC in social work's?
And if its possible to get a job in UK with the MSC bearing in mind that social work's is currently on the uk job shortage list

Hi there,

Yes. One could get a social work job with an MSc in Social Work in the UK. Generally, one would require a post-graduate diploma to switch to a field in their undergraduate degree is completely different from their intending post-graduate degree. Although, the UK has some short programmes (short path), which allow people from other disciplines to study and practice social work. You may have to look that up online for more information.

I'd be willing to respond to any inquiries about all things social work. Feel free to ask.




Best wishes

TheLasyBuddha:


Hi there,

Yes. One could get a social work job with an MSc in Social Work in the UK. Generally, one would require a post-graduate diploma to switch to a field in their undergraduate degree is completely different from their intending post-graduate degree. Although, the UK has some short programmes (short path), which allow people from other disciplines to study and practice social work. You may have to look that up online for more information.

I'd be willing to respond to any inquiries about all things social work. Feel free to ask.




Best wishes

Please can I drop my contact so we chat better.

Thanks

Emperornice:


Please can I drop my contact so we chat better.

Thanks

You may email me your contact.

Would be OK to get in touch.

TheLasyBuddha:


You may email me your contact.

Would be OK to get in touch.

Com

Emperornice:


Please can I drop my contact so we chat better.

Thanks

Pls I understand there's some informations or questions that might be considered private but pls let's try as much as possible to discuss on this thread so others can learn. Thanks

TheLasyBuddha:


Hi there,

Yes. One could get a social work job with an MSc in Social Work in the UK. Generally, one would require a post-graduate diploma to switch to a field in their undergraduate degree is completely different from their intending post-graduate degree. Although, the UK has some short programmes (short path), which allow people from other disciplines to study and practice social work. You may have to look that up online for more information.

I'd be willing to respond to any inquiries about all things social work. Feel free to ask.




Best wishes

Hello sir. I'm gunning for MSW in the UK come September . How are men coping in a field that is viewed as orthodox gender (female) profession?

LagosismyHome:


No I am not in social work but have been researching about it recently... I have a little cousin who wants to come to UK so we are exploring opportunities that would have a higher chances of leading to permanent papers.

Hence why I started looking at social worker

Good day ma'am. Pls have u finally been able to fix ur cousin? Pls what's the cheapest tuition u were able to get? The least I got is £12,000 per year (course duration is 2yrs)

AltCtrlDel:


Good day ma'am. Pls have u finally been able to fix ur cousin? Pls what's the cheapest tuition u were able to get? The least I got is £12,000 per year (course duration is 2yrs)

There are cheaper schools - Liverpool Hope University(£5700 per year), University of derby, University of Sunderland, University of Kent etc..

freshestAy:


There are cheaper schools - Liverpool Hope University(£5700 per year), University of derby, University of Sunderland, University of Kent etc..

Which I could give you a million hugs "thanks".

Pls are u an intending student or ur a practicing SWer

Emperornice:


Merrymen2406 @ gmail. Com

Hi there,

I have sent you a personal email. We could keep in touch.



With best regards.

AltCtrlDel:


Pls I understand there's some informations or questions that might be considered private but pls let's try as much as possible to discuss on this thread so others can learn. Thanks



Hello sir. I'm gunning for MSW in the UK come September . How are men coping in a field that is viewed as orthodox gender (female) profession?

Well, social work has been predominantly and historically practiced by women. The pioneers of social work in the US were women and in the UK, institutional welfare was initiated by the British Queen Elizabeth in the 17th century. Social work has been synonymous with charity and charity has been practiced by women hence, the overrepresentation.
Recently, men are becoming practitioners in the field and there are a few campaigns encouraging men to practice social work, especially in the US.
I don't know how men are viewed by women in the profession, but there seem to be some sort of encouragement for men's representation in the practice.

freshestAy:


There are cheaper schools - Liverpool Hope University(£5700 per year), University of derby, University of Sunderland, University of Kent etc..

I doubt if these rates are for international students. Make sure you double-check, especially for country-specific requirements.

I'd suggest you explore scholarship opportunities in the UK. Do your findings.


Best of luck finding an institution.

AltCtrlDel:


Good day ma'am. Pls have u finally been able to fix ur cousin? Pls what's the cheapest tuition u were able to get? The least I got is £12,000 per year (course duration is 2yrs)

For an MSc Social Work or MSW?

MSc is usually two years while MSW is one.

TheLasyBuddha:


Hi there,

I have sent you a personal email. We could keep in touch.



With best regards.

Good evening, please I haven't received your mail, could you drop your"s so I can send you a mail

TheLasyBuddha:


Hi there,

I have sent you a personal email. We could keep in touch.



With best regards.

I think you sent the mail to the email I used in creating my nairaland account, I don't have access to that mail again that's why is sent you my new email

Emperornice:


I think you sent the mail to the email I used in creating my nairaland account, I don't have access to that mail again that's why is sent you my new email

I have sent you an email on your current email address.
Get in touch.

TheLasyBuddha:


For an MSc Social Work or MSW?

MSc is usually two years while MSW is one.

Good morning bro. Pls could you shed a little more light on these? Are there another meaning to the abbreviations?

TIA

AltCtrlDel:


Good morning bro. Pls could you shed a little more light on these? Are there another meaning to the abbreviations?

TIA

MSc in Social Work is a programme leading to a research-based social work degree while MSW is practice-oriented. Mostly in the US, MSW is taught than MSc. MSW requires mandatory field placement in fulfillment of the degree programme while MSc doesn't require because it is research-based.


You could google the difference up, OK?

Emperornice:


I think you sent the mail to the email I used in creating my nairaland account, I don't have access to that mail again that's why is sent you my new email

I did respond to your email.