Working as a Social Worker in the U.K.

Have you recently decided it’s time for a change, and you’re now looking for a new career challenge? Starting a new job in a different country can be very exciting and lead to lots of great opportunities, but you need to make sure that you choose the right agency to hold your hand and guide you through the process. NEU Professionals offers careers for Social Workers at some of the most prestigious NHS Trusts in the United Kingdom.

Job opportunities in the U.K. for overseas Registered Nurses

If you are a talented and dedicated Nurse looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to join us at the NHS in the U.K.

As a Social Worker, you’ll work with people to find solutions to their problems. This may be helping to protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse or supporting people to live independently.
Social workers make a difference to individuals and families by helping them live their lives more successfully.

What do I need to become a Social Worker in the U.K?

Below you can find a list of all essential requirements and steps to follow for your application with NEU Professionals to be successful:

Create an account on Social Work England.

Check if your qualification is on the list provided on the following link

*If your qualification does not appear on the list provided, please start compiling the following documents:

  1. A course information form (your university will complete and stamp this)
  2. A letter explaining how your education training and experience meet our professional standards.

Please ensure you have all requirements specified on the pre-application checklist before you make a start.

If you are from a country officially considered as English-speaking by Social Work England, you will be exempt of showing an English certificate. Otherwise, you must have an Academic IELTS certificate at an average score of 7.

Liaise with your allocated NEU Recruitment Consultant and prepare the necessary documentation, so it’s ready to proceed with the registration.

Proceed to pay the Scrutiny Fee (£495).

Wait for 60 working days for your registration to be approved.

Please bear in mind that the 60 days do not include Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays.

What do I need to become a Social Worker in England?

Below you can find a list of all essential requirements and steps to follow for your application with NEU Professionals to be successful:

Step 1

Create an account on Social Work England

Step 2

Check if your qualification is on the list provided on the following link

*If your qualification does not appear on the list provided, please start compiling the following documents:

  1. A course information form (your university will complete and stamp this)
  2. A letter explaining how your education training and experience meet our professional standards.

Please ensure you have all requirements specified on the pre-application checklist before you make a start.

Step 3

If you are from a country officially considered as English-speaking by Social Work England, you will be exempt of showing an English certificate. Otherwise, you must have an Academic IELTS certificate at an average score of 7.

Step 4

Liaise with your allocated NEU Recruitment Consultant and prepare the necessary documentation, so it’s ready to proceed with the registration.

Step 5

Proceed to pay the Scrutiny Fee (£495)

Step 6


Wait for 60 working days for your registration to be approved.

Please bear in mind that the 60 days do not include Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays.

NEU Professionals Limited is an International Healthcare Recruitment Agency headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

NEU Professionals Limited is an International Healthcare Recruitment Agency headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

We embrace and champion the values of ethical recruitment outlined in the NHS Code of Practice for International Recruitment and the World Health Organisation guidelines. This means that you can be reassured of the following:

  • The recruitment is legitimate and compliant and always adhering to the UK and sourcing country’s regulatory requirements.
  • You will not be charged any fees in relation to gaining your employment in the UK – our services are completely FREE.
  • The roles you will be offered will deliver extensive opportunities for training, education and enhancement of your clinical skills.
  • We will always be fully transparent with you and disclose all of the information you need about the Trust, vacancy you are applying for, geographical area and costs of living to enable you to make an informed choice.
  • You will have a nominated Recruitment Consultant who will look after you throughout every stage of the recruitment/registration process, the entire relocation, your cultural adaptation journey and beyond.

Can’t find what you are looking for?

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Can’t find what you are looking for?

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