In recent years, induction has been identified as one of the key considerations in addressing modern labour force scenarios. It can be seen as addressing a key strand in the Government’s Action Plan for People Management in the Health Service. In line with recent trends social workers are becoming increasingly mobile with a notable increase in the number of social workers coming to Ireland from other countries. Some may not be familiar with the legal and social policy systems here and, in common with new nationally qualified social workers, they face an ever more complex work environment. The NSWQB believes that implementing a full induction package in the workplace can help new staff integrate more effectively which can in turn increase employees’ job satisfaction and enhance stability in the workforce.
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One of the functions of the National Social Work Qualifications Board (NSWQB) is to conduct research to inform labour force planning. The first nationwide survey on the number of social work posts in Ireland was conducted in 1999 and there were further, more extensive, surveys carried out in 2001 and 2005.
You can access the most recent Report, Social Work Posts in Ireland Report No 3, at: nswqb_report_no_3.pdf
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