scarlettp

Hello. As part if my degree which was full time I did three placements and as far as I know, practical placements are mandatory in most of the degrees ran through universities. I would suggest your partner looks at voluntary work to enhance experience or speak or OpenUniversity direct for advice.

Thank you Cez, that's really really helpful!

Thank you - I can't stay longer though as at the moment once qualified in the UK as a social worker you now have to do a further year of 'assisted and supported employment' in order to continue to hold your license to practice which at the moment should be completed or at least started within two years of you qualifying. That's all fine though. Ill look in to the 'agricultural work' in more detail and also look at that 'smart jobs' you mentioned too. Many thanks for the reply!

Hello, This is my first post on this forum and hoping to get some much needed advice. I'm getting lost in information through the internet and need to be pointed in the right direction so here goes.... I'm due to finish my degree this May and once registered I'll be a qualified social worker. I'm already aware that the AASW will not allow me to register and practice as a social worker in Oz as when I arrive this September (2014) I will not have gained enough post qualifying experience. So, I was hoping to try and gain work in a more supporting role , similar to what I do now in the UK,which is a support worker for adults with learning difficulties. I have plenty of experience in adult and children social care roles across residential settings or community work. I'm due to come over on the 12 month WHV and really need some advice on where to begin. If I am unable to secure paid work, can anyone point me in the direction of good voluntary agencies. I'm planning on heading to Sydney first then making my way to Melbourne. Any advice, links, agencies etc would be a massive massive help!!! Many thanks in advance!! Scarlett