QUICK LINKS TO: PQ1; PQ2-4; PQ5-6; PQ Child Care info; PQ Child Care Sept 2006 intake; ASWs

The Post Qualifying Award in Social Work

Gives recognition to Social Workers who have:

• Developed the full range of competences required of a qualified social worker
• Shown competence in work of increasing complexity
• Taken responsibility for the learning and practice of others

  The PQSW Requirements

  Core (a)

evaluate the effectiveness of their practice using a relevant knowledge base, including an understanding of legal and policy contexts and appropriate research

demonstrate an explicit adherence to the values of social work and to the provision of ethically sound practice

demonstrate that they have improved and extended level of competence acquired by the point of qualification

PART 2

PQ2

demonstrate competence in working effectively in complex situations

PQ3

demonstrate competence in exercising the powers and responsibilities of a professional social worker, including the appropriate use of discretion and the management risk

PQ4

demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions

PQ5

demonstrate competence in identifying and maintaining purposeful networks and collaborative arrangements

PQ6

demonstrate competence in enabling others through management, supervision, consultation, practice teaching or direct contributions to education and training

Click on the links below to find out more about :

PQ1 — How to get assessment and acknowledgement of your professional progression

PQ2, 3, 4 — Candidates who have met PQ1 & possibly PQ5 & 6 who wish to produce a portfolio of evidence which meets PQ2,3 and 4.

PQ5 & 6 — Are you a Practice Teacher?You may be able to claim PQ5 and PQ6

PQ Child Care Award — For social workers who are working with children and families, entry requirement is PQ1;Candidates who gain this award also achieve the Post Qualifying Award in Social Work.

Approved Social Workers — All you need to do to get your Post Qualifying Award in Social Work.