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Challenges Facing International Social Workers: English Managers' Perceptions

2 mins read Social Care
Overseas recruitment of social workers is not a straightforward solution to recruitment and retention issues in the sector. Challenges include organisational and cultural differences and a lack of experience of managing international social workers (ISWs) in England.

Recruitment of overseas social workers needs to take into account service and staffing developments which would facilitate them in their role.

Policy and practice context

This small exploratory study explored the post-arrival integration, professional practice and development of a sample of 28 ISWs in selected London boroughs and bordering county councils drawing on interviews with 15 managers with experience of working with ISWs. ISW registration is higher in London authorities than the rest of England.

Key findings

 Implications for practice

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