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Spring into social care with our Children’s Social Work Academy

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Gloucestershire County Council is holding an event at its Children’s Social Work Academy for people to find out more about career opportunities in children’s social work.

The ‘Spring into social care’ event takes place on Thursday 16 May 2024, from 10am to 2pm, at the Social Work Academy, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ.

The event is aimed at:

•    People looking to start their career who want to learn about routes into social work
•    Social work students who wish to find out more about Gloucestershire’s ‘Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
•    Qualified social workers who would like to know more about working and practising in Gloucestershire
•    Social workers who are thinking about a return to social work after a break

Ann James, Executive Director of Children’s Services will welcome guests to the event which is an opportunity to learn about the different teams and variety of roles available within children’s social care. Attendees will also hear from the Social Work Academy team who will be sharing details of career pathways and practice. 

Guests can come to one or all information sessions:

•    10.45 – 11.00 - Introduction to the Social Work Academy 
•    11.00 – 11.45 - Overview of Systemic Practice at Gloucestershire
•    12.30 – 13.15 - Career pathways and routes into social work
•    13.15 – 14.00 - Why join us at Gloucestershire

There will be a marketplace for networking with opportunities to speak to senior leaders and social workers. Lunch will also be provided.

Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gloucestershire-childrens-engagement-event-tickets-810062387407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cllr Stephen Davies, cabinet member for children’s safeguarding and early years at Gloucestershire County Council said: “We want every child in Gloucestershire to have the best possible start in life: that’s why we are at the forefront of social work practice development and are looking for people who share our ambitions for Gloucestershire’s children and families. 

“If you are considering a career in social work, returning to social work, or want to have a great career and training opportunities with an employer that goes the extra mile to ensure social work is valued, come along to our Social Work Academy to find out more.

“You’ll hear from the Director of Children’s Services and have the chance to ask questions. You can meet like-minded colleagues and see whether Gloucestershire could offer you a future in a rewarding profession where you’ll make a positive difference to the lives of the county’s most vulnerable children, young people and families.”