I just got a mail from someone thinking about re-locating from New York to Cork City. She asked what the job situation was like in Social Working. Any of my readers have knowledge in this area? Are there many jobs to be had? With who? In what areas? What qualifications do you need? Any equivalence given to foreign qualifications? Any pointers or useful sites they should check out? Thanks.
September 16, 2008 at 9:54 am
Hi there! I’m a spanish social worker although I never had a paid job as it. I’m living in Cork two years ago working in several companies but never in the social field. I found this blog really helpful, eventhough I’m now starting to get the information so I have to admit I’m still a bit lost… Do you think I should start by transferring my qualifications into the irish system or could I find a job in a private association and skip the procedure? Where in the UCC could I go to keep undated? Any other center in Cork where I can start searching? Thanx a million to everyone!
September 30, 2008 at 9:11 am
I am a mature South African lady who would like to work as a carer in the Republic of Ireland but cannot find relevant websites. Are carers or agents called by another name there? Any suggestions for agencies worthwhile to contact?
October 10, 2008 at 6:22 am
Hi Conor! I live here in the Philippines. I am a Registered Social Worker and connected in an NGO handling cases for child domestic workers. I am interested in working in New Zealand but confused of the many qualifications that they require like Level B or Level 6. We don’t have such here in our country. How can I possibly apply in other country? Is there any way where I can directly contact the employer? Hope that you could give some insights on my concern. Thanks and God bless!
October 22, 2008 at 1:50 pm
hi, im a regitered social worker in the philippines and like others, interested to work abroad but find it so hard to make it possible. i wanted to widen my knowledge and skills with this profession coz im really enjoying. this might help. thanks
January 13, 2009 at 4:32 pm
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June 18, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Conor, Just saw the e-mail looking for social work jobs in Ireland, there are none. I’m late posting this but I’m only after coming across your site. The situation with regard to social work in Ireland has deteriorated rapidly over the last year. I’ve just finished my MA in Social Work and am possibly moving to Canada due to the shortage of work here, actually it’s more than a shortage it’s a full blown depression. Not only are there no social work jobs, the resources you need to facilitate adequate interventions are practically non-existent as well. In addition the National Qualification for Social Workers to practice here seem to have varying conditions with regard to overseas social workers attempting to register. I’ve met a German girl who was told she had to do extra practice hours here; 12 months in addition to what she had done in her own country when she then went to register they said that she needed another 6 months. Absolutely ridiculous not to mention the stress she was under trying to provide for herself whilst living here. If I go overseas to work I don’t have to prove myself in my practice by completing extra hours so why someone from abroad has to do it here I do not know. Therefore anyone considering a move would be well advised to contact the Irish Association of Social Workers and get the stipulation in writing.
September 20, 2009 at 3:38 pm
hi just reading these emails. Im afraid there are no openings in Irish social work at present and in fact many HSE agencies have been laying off temporary staff. Unfortunately the situation for Irish social workers graduating is very bleak and has been for the past two years.Isnt it time the Irish government revise visa status of social workers from other countries working here and give our own graduates a chance?