Archive for the ‘Social work’ Category

This seminar is hosted by The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) 

Who is the seminar for?  Any newly qualified social worker who is finding it difficult to obtain a social work position.

Venue: BASW Head Office, Birmingham (16 Kent Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD) 

Date:  Friday 2nd December 2011

Time: 10:30 to 3:00

Cost: Free for BASW members, £5 non-members

Programme details and to book a place online, please visit the BASW website

Wednesday 17th November
Business Design Centre, Islington, London

Children and Families Live 10 is a free event for children and families social care professionals across the public, private and voluntary sectors and students interested in researching career opportunities in social care.  It will feature:

• debates on policy updates
• masterclasses on social care practice
• networking sessions
• a large exhibition area in which to meet active social care recruiters

Get more information and register for your free place here.

Sharing excellence in social work practice

Free conference and exhibition for everyone in social work and social care.

Tuesday 19th October 2010
Royal Horticultural Halls, London

• Speak to leading employers about the next step in your social work career.

• Advice and representation surgeries run by BASW at all COMPASS events.

• Seminars from leading social work professionals.

• The event counts for one day of PRTL.

• PLUS Social work student career planning programme.

To reserve a ticket for this event, please register by either phoning 01892 784804 or online.

From Monday 1st - Friday 26th March the OU Careers Advisory Service ran an online forum on careers in Health and Social Care for OU students wanting to plan their next career steps.  This is the first time we have run this forum.  The sort of questions expected were:

• The range of careers, or career development opportunities available with your qualification
• How to make decisions about career choice or career change
• Where to find job vacancies
• How to get relevant work experience
• How to sell your qualifications, skills, experience etc. to employers
• Further study options

To browse this forum, go to the Forums page on this website, using your OU computer username and password and follow the link. 

**This Forum has now finished and is read-only**

Compass Jobs Fair and Careers Convention
in Leeds
Thursday 23rd April 2009

9.30am to 4.30pm

Saviles Hall
The Royal Armouries Museum
Leeds

This lively conference and exhibition brings you all elements of social work under one roof.

Whether you are looking for a new job, want to update yourself on current issues, work with adults, children or young people, or if you are new to the sector - this is the event for you.

>  FREE entry and seminars

>  Face-to-face access to social work employers

Simply log on to the Compass website and register for your free entry ticket
or
Call 01892 784804

24th November 2008
Novotel London West, Hammersmith

Spend a day at Compass Jobs Fair for the latest training and career opportunities in social work and social care.

There are many directions for you to take during your career, whether you are looking for a new job, considering a career in social work or social care or need information about your professional development - you will find the answers at the Jobs Fair.

Further details, please visit the Compass Jobs Fair website.

The leading social work recruitment, retention and training event in the UK

6th November 2008
New Century House, Manchester

Five FREE high quality seminar programmes including:

• Good practice in Children and Families
• Good practice in Adult care services
• Career support
• Training to be a social worker
• Social Work Student Career planning programme

- Update yourself with current practice
- Speak to a wide range of employers
- Discuss job and training opportunities

To register for a ticket - call 01892 784804 or go to compass jobs fair website

The leading social work recruitment, retention and training event in the UK

compass jobs fair and careers convention
Thursday 24th April 2008
Leeds 

Five FREE high quality seminar programmes including:

Good practice in Children and Families
Good practice in Adult care services
Career support
Training to be a social worker
Social Work Student Career planning programme

Update yourself with current practice
Speak to a wide range of employers
Discuss job and training opportunities

To register for a ticket - call 01892 784804 or go to the compass website for further details.

KALEIDOSCOPE Careers & Information Fair
Thursday 6th March 2008 from 11am - 3pm
The Sugden Sports Centre, Grosvenor Street, Manchester

Kaleidoscope is a careers and information fair organised by the University of Manchester’s Careers Service and focuses on opportunities within a range of sectors including:

• voluntary/charities
• education
• healthcare
• social and community work
• creative and cultural sectors
• overseas work and travel
• Over 60 exhibitors offering advice and opportunities
• FREE entry

Visit University of Manchester website for further details.

The leading social work recruitment, retention and training event in the UK

compass jobs fair and careers convention
Monday 3rd March 2008
Birmingham

Five FREE high quality seminar programmes including:

*Good practice in Children and Families
*Good practice in Adult care services
*Career support
*Training to be a social worker
*Social Work Student Career planning programme

- Update yourself with current practice
- Speak to a wide range of employers
- Discuss job and training opportunities

To register for a ticket - call 01892 784804 or go to compass website for further details.