Education & careers in social care

Organisations who can advise on social work education and careers.

Social work recruitment campaign
Tel: 0845 604 6404
The Department of Health’s website for all the information you need on starting a career in social work or social care.

Social Work Admissions System/University and College Admissions Service
Tel: +44 (0)870 1122211
Applications for social work courses are made through the Social Work Admissions System (SWAS), part of UCAS. UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses in UK universities and colleges.

National Vocational Qualifications
Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2288
Information about National Vocational Qualifications.

Education Development International
Tel: +44 (0)8707 202 909
Education Development International offers a range of NVQ courses in health and social care.