Skype interview for Child Protection job WA..anyone else heard?

[livethedream]

Hi, was wondering if anyone else has been notified that they have an interview for Child Protection social worker? I heard the day before yesterday. Have interview for 20th feb. Now it's getting real
Would love to hear from others.

Suzanne

[matrhughes]

HI,

Are you a qualified SW?

I am a Safeguarding Children's Specialist Nurse in the UK, working in the Child Protection arena, supervising school nurses and helath visitors in the community.


I am trying to look for similar jobs in WA / Perth. When you have been looking into job opportunities have you come across any agencies worth contacting?
I am just trying to work out what the CP system is out there. I have been on the Dept of Child Protection website and there seems to be positions but all for qualified SW's- any tips?

GOOD LUCK for the interview!!

[jojobluesox]

Hi Suzanne,

Yes I have the same interview on the 20th eeeeekkkk, at 7.30am aarrgghhh!!

Don't think i have ever done a case study so I will have to look into what might be expected....

How much Social Work have you done? I have been 4yrs in social work but only 6months in CP.
Joanne

[livethedream]

[QUOTE=jojobluesox;1331081]Hi Suzanne,

Yes I have the same interview on the 20th eeeeekkkk, at 7.30am aarrgghhh!!

Don't think i have ever done a case study so I will have to look into what might be expected....

Oh good luck, please let me know how you get on. Case study is usually a typical scenario, with questions relating to what steps you would take and why and what informed your decision. Usually good to refer to legislation too.
I have been qualified for almost 11 years, worked just over 2 years in CP at the beginning of my career, and now work as a prison liaison social worker for people involved in the criminal justice team for community drug and alcohol team. Although not directly CP, work with many parents whose children are part of CP Plan.
With 6 months under your belt, i'm sure you'll be fine. It's a flipping hard job, but love the pace of it and the unpredictability of what each day brings lol!
Have you stated which locations you would prefer...i have stated Metropolitan areas.
Well i am excited, but keep blowing hot and cold, very big decision, decisions!!!

Good luck,

Suzanne

[livethedream]

HI,

Are you a qualified SW?

I am a Safeguarding Children's Specialist Nurse in the UK, working in the Child Protection arena, supervising school nurses and helath visitors in the community.


I am trying to look for similar jobs in WA / Perth. When you have been looking into job opportunities have you come across any agencies worth contacting?
I am just trying to work out what the CP system is out there. I have been on the Dept of Child Protection website and there seems to be positions but all for qualified SW's- any tips?

GOOD LUCK for the interview!!

I am afraid i haven't come across similar roles for Oz. You may be best to look at the nurses threads an forums and ask there. Sorry couldn't be more helpful!
Good luck
Suzanne

[jojobluesox]

Hi Suzanne,

Did you applly for the Northern Territory ones aswell? I did but haven't heard. Yes i applied for Perth and up the coast a bit, i like the coast better than city. I asked my friend who is curretnly living there which areas were best to put down.

Yes this has been my firm goal for a year now...was just waiting for such opportunities, I have no commitments here and nothing going on for me here so it is the right time and Aussie fellas |i feel are more attractive so its for that reason aswell hehe. Are you coming out witha family? Have you been watching 'wanted down under'?

The skype thing is a bit strange as I haven't used it in a general sense before.

Was it you that posted on community care forum about this interview...if not then there is definately someone else being interviewed then.

Good luck!!! Joanne

[livethedream]

Hi Joanne,
No i didn't apply for NT, only WA. Although did look at that but too remote with kids i think, and not sure i would survive the weather in NT, although my brother was there last year, he loved it, but favoured WA after his 2 yr tour around Oz.
I have 2 children, 4 and 8, which makes it stressful i guess, thinking about schools and accommodation and a hubby who is panicking about what job he could do after 22 yrs as a royal marine. I envy you, no commitments! Wish i'd taken the leap before kids. As for Aussie blokes...i guess they're pretty well tanned and athletic looking lol!
Skype interview will be weird, have a test session tomorrow morning. i'm not nervous about the interview yet...just think what will be, will be. Have i been watching Wanted Down Under?...yes since about 5 yrs ago and have them on my sky + ready to refer to lol!

Hey good luck for the interview. Please let me know how you get on...be good to get support from others in the same position. By the way, where in the UK are u?
I am in Poole, Dorset. I'll add you to my friends list if that's ok so i can locate you and let u know how things have gone my end.

Suzanne x

[jojobluesox]

Ah yeah I have wanted to emigrate there for a long time and boyfriends kept blocking me going there...their mums saw me as a threat of taking their sons away! So i have kept myself free now. Even if I am not accepted I will go 6months on a tourist visa there.
My interview is at 6.30 arrrgh, I am not a morning person!! I would imagine its because of my surname as I usually have to go first at things!

Yes that is fine to accept as friend. How are you prepping? I am reading the 'Working together 2010', 300pg book as its everything step by step.

Your kids will be fine....as long as you don't show them a video of their grandparents crying aka 'wanted down under'

I am in Yorkshire now but worked 4yrs for Hampshire. x

[MacGyver]

I replied on the other thread but just wanted to say I have an interview start of March so if anyone wants to share resources let me know.

Cheers

[livethedream]

I replied on the other thread but just wanted to say I have an interview start of March so if anyone wants to share resources let me know.

Cheers

Great.....where in the UK are you? Will keep you posted

Suzanne