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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Employers

  1. We are advertising for social workers, how should the advertisement be phrased?
  2. We are interviewing for social work posts at the moment but we are not sure about some applicants' qualifications. Can the Board give advice on this?
  3. We would like to employ a person with non-national qualifications, but the Board has not yet assessed the person's application. Can the NSWQB give an indication of whether this person will be eligible for accreditation or not?
  4. Is the CQSW recognised for professional practice in Ireland?
  5. Is the UK Diploma in Social Work recognised for professional practice in Ireland?

Career guidance (in- and outside Ireland)

  1. What is Social Work?
  2. What do social workers do?
  3. What professional qualification do I need?
  4. What course options are available in Ireland and How can I apply?
  5. I am thinking of a doing a social work training course in the UK. Will I be recognised to practise in Ireland?
  6. I already have some qualifications and some work experience from areas related to Social Work. Now I would like to gain a recognised social work qualification. Will I have to start from scratch on the social work courses?
  7. I have an Irish NQSW and would like to work as a professional social worker abroad. How can I go about this?
  8. I am completing my social work training in another country. Can the NSWQB help me get a placement in Ireland?
  9. Once qualified as a professional social worker, how about continuing professional development?
  10. Supervision – an essential component of social work?

Non-national qualifications

  1. How long does the accreditation process take?
  2. I am applying for accreditation of my non-national qualifications but I am hesitant to send my original documentation. Can I send photocopies instead?

Recruitment Agencies

  1. Does the Board offer a service to recruitment agencies?

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