Are social workers registered with the HCPC?

On Monday 2 December 2019, all HCPC approved social work and approved mental health professional (AMHP) programmes will be transferred to Social Work England.

What does the HCPC do for social workers?

Maintain a register of social workers. Run fitness to practise hearings. Set standards for initial education and training and professional standards, including standards of proficiency and continuous professional development. Take on regulation of Best Interests Assessors and Approved Mental Health Professionals.

What qualifications do I need to register with HCPC?

You will need to complete an IBMS Registration Training Portfolio – an IBMS portfolio based qualification designed to demonstrate that you meet HCPC standards of proficiency. You must complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio in a laboratory which holds current IBMS pre-registration training approval.

Why do social workers have to register?

These regulators protect the public by ensuring practicing social workers are fully qualified. Social workers have to re-register every two years, completing post-registration training and learning to qualify.

Does Social Work England replace HCPC?

On 2 December 2019, the regulation of social workers in England will transfer from HCPC to Social Work England.

When did Swe take over HCPC?

2 December 2019
Social Work England became the regulator for social workers on 2 December 2019.

How long does it take to become HCPC registered?

The whole process can take approximately 60 working days from receipt of your complete application. We will send you a letter confirming receipt of your application and payment.

What is Swe registered?

What is the register? Social work is a regulated profession. This means that to be able to practise as a social worker in England, individuals must be registered with Social Work England. The register is a statutory list of individual social workers who practise in England.

How do I become a registered social worker in the UK?

To register with Social Work England, you first need to successfully complete an approved degree or postgraduate programme in social work. Courses take three or four years full time. A degree apprenticeship in social work has also been approved.

How long does social work England Registration take?

How long will my application take? If we do not need to request any additional information to support your application, we will normally process your application in 10 working days.

Does the HCPC still exist?

Social Work England will take over from HCPC as England’s social work regulator on 2 December. On 2 December, Social Work England will take over for the regulation of England’s nearly 100,000 social workers, replacing the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the regulator since 2012.

What is the purpose of HCPC registration for social workers?

HCPC registration for social workers. Posted on October 9, 2017October 16, 2017 by. HCPC stands for Health and Care Professionals Council. It was created to monitor and maintain a register of health and care professionals to ensure that we all meet the set requirements and standards to practice effectively and safely.

How to register as a health and care worker in the UK?

How to register with the HCPC as a health or social care worker wishing to work in the UK. In order to practise in the UK, healthcare, social workers and paramedics need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To do so, you need to fill in the HCPC registration form.

Who is the new regulator for social workers?

On Monday, 2 December 2019 Social Work England will take over from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as the new regulator for social workers.

What is the HCPC and why was it created?

It was created to monitor and maintain a register of health and care pr ofessionals to ensure that we all meet the set requirements and standards to practice effectively and safely. Social workers used to be registered with GSCC (General Social Care Council) which was abolished in 2012 and the regulation was transferred to HCPC.