Social workers trained and qualified outside the UK
The qualification equivalency and our assessment criteria, for social workers trained and qualified outside the UK is the degree in social work. This change came into effect from 1 October 2008. If you apply to the register application will be assessed using the new equivalency.
To find out if your qualification will meet our new criteria and to get answers to some of your questions, please access the following:
To apply to the register from 1 October 2008, download the following application form, guidance notes and supporting documents.
Before you do this please ensure you have reviewed the above country assessment guidance to identify whether your qualification will meet our qualification and assessment criteria.
You can order an application pack to be sent to you by post by contacting the Registration Enquiries helpline. Please note that orders for application packs will be despatched from 22 September 2008.
For more information, please contact our Registration Enquiries helpline, by email at registration@gscc.org.uk or telephone 0845 0700630. If you are calling from outside the United Kingdom, please telephone +44 (0)1788 532402.