social work roles UK

Applications from overseas social workers sees increase of 175% amidst staffing crisis

The number of applicants from overseas applying for social work roles in the UK has increased by almost threefold, says Social Work England.  Data from its State of the nation 2023 report revealed that 1,684 candidates applied from abroad between 2021 to 2022 alone – representing a 175% year-on-year increase.  Over half of these applications […]