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Spring into Social Care

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

The ‘Spring into Social Care’ event takes place on Wednesday 14 May, from 9am to 11am, at the Social Work Academy, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ.

Come along to learn more about social work.

  • Kickstart your career: Discover how you can begin your journey in social care.
  • Network with professionals: Connect with fellow social work and social care professionals in a relaxed informal setting.
  • Develop your career: Learn about exciting career development opportunities.

 

The county council is keen to welcome:

·        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.

 

‘Spring into Social Care’ is an opportunity to learn about the different teams and variety of roles available within adults and children’s social care. Attendees will also learn about career pathways and social work practice. Refreshments will be provided.

 

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Sarah Scott, Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities at Gloucestershire County Council said: “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 ‘Spring into Social Care’ event to find out more.

“You’ll have the chance to ask questions and hear from our current social workers. You can meet like-minded colleagues and see how 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 adults.

“This is a great opportunity to find out more about adult’s and children’s social care in Gloucestershire.”