suzybear

Hello! I have been a silent observer of pio for nearly 4 years and ummed and arred about relocating on and off since this time! However , i have decided to make my first post as I am now nearly at my decision but would like some advice on jobs . I am a social worker (5 years qualified) and currently work in child protection for the police, hubby is training to be an electrician and currently works in events lightening . A lot of uk social workers seem to know someone who has worked in oz and say it is behind the uk approach however I wanted to know from people who are doing the job - what is it like? Are there many jobs out there in cities such as Sydney/ Perth? Is the pay okay ? Are teams set up similarly here like r&a, then child in need etc. I have found a fair few things out such as not having to be qualified to work as a social worker however would like some advice/reassurance/ realism about how people have actually found it! Thanks in advance , suz