Quick overview
If you’re starting a new job in adult social care or with children and young people, you will have an induction period. This learning also counts towards your continuous professional learning (CPL). You will find resources to support your induction in the boxes below.
NQSW and social workers returning to practice
There are different requirements for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) and social workers returning to practice after a break of more than two years. You can find links to the NQSW website and return to practice guidance below.
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National Induction Framework (adult social care)
This online induction learning programme covers the foundation knowledge that all new staff in adult social care need to have.
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Early learning and childcare: national induction resource
This resource for early learning and childcare (ELC) supports professionals starting out in their role, whether they work in funded ELC or settings families pay for themselves. It explains the support they should expect from their employer.
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NQSW website
This website provides information on the NQSW Supported Year in Scotland. You will find information about the core learning elements and the mandatory learning activities for your role.
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Returning to practice (social workers)
Information for social workers returning to practice after a break of more than two years. Find out about what learning you will need to evidence as part of your registration.
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Leadership in social services
Resources and information to help you develop your leadership skills. You can use by yourself for your own development, work through it with colleagues as part of a group or use it when facilitating leadership sessions for others. A great resource for people in new leadership roles.
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Supervision resource
The resource is for everyone who works in social services whether you are involved as a supervisee, supervisor or both. It includes examples, templates and resources to support you to develop supervision.
