Social workers

The introduction of registration in 2003 represented a significant investment in raising the public status and standing of social care workers. Social care is little understood by the public - despite being relied on by well over a million people in England - and has suffered from negative publicity.
 
Having a system of regulation gives social care the status it deserves, putting it on a similar footing with other vital public service professions. Many other professions including teaching, nursing, the law and medical professions are regulated through registration.

If you’re a social worker, please go to 'About social worker applications', to find out more about applying to the register. 

If you were previously registered on the Social Care Register as a qualified social worker and are now applying to rejoin, please go to the 're-applying' section. This applies if you gained your social work qualification in the UK or overseas.