Social work is a vocational career and many countries find it hard to recruit and retain workers.
Both newly qualified and experienced social workers can find good jobs in countries looking to recruit from abroad.
Some organisations will actually enlist the help of recruitment companies to facilitate the process for them.
The recruitment companies act as agents and undertake the complete process on the employing organisations behalf including sorting out what could be problematic issues such as visas, timely references or professional registration as part of the process.
This is beneficial to you and you can obtain lots of advantages from being recruited in this way.
What to look for in a good recruitment company: o They work with you every step of the way, and supply you with clear and practical information and expert advice o They offer a free professional service to assist you with visas, work permits, and a full job search carried out specifically to your requirements o They have consultants in the recruiting countries who will work with you to prepare for your move and source the most suitable vacancies available o They give you a good understanding of what Training your will get prior to your joining your assignment and after you arrive o The company reflects a good understanding of Equality of opportunity which is incorporated in their literature and will help your understand how they will support you to get your needs met o There is a clear understanding of what happens if things go wrong o Financial incentives are clearly spelt out and reimbursement issues are formalized but flexible o You are given independent advice on the contract and do not feel pressurized to sign or there is a get out clause or cooling off period Social work is one of the most rewarding but demanding jobs you can do but you can also travel and experience the diversity of the world whilst making a difference.
If you are considering doing this take some good advice and start planning your get away.