Fitness to practise workshop for employers 2024

We're inviting social worker employers to a free online workshop to explain the fitness to practise process through real world examples.

Aims of the workshops

• To provide an overview of Social Work England’s fitness to practise process
• To describe the process and explain case referrals
• To clarify what information we need from you to make sure the fitness to practise process goes as smoothly as possible for everyone
• For you to ask us more about regulation

Outcomes

• You will have a better understanding of the role of employers in the fitness to practise process.
• You will feel more confident about making a referral, what and when to refer.
• You will understand how you can help us to make the process smoother, faster and less stressful for social workers and complainants.

Who are the sessions aimed at?

• Principal social workers
• Senior managers
• Workforce leads
• HR personnel within local authorities and CAFCASS
• Local authority/CAFCASS team managers
• Others with responsibility for fitness to practise

Microsoft teams link will be sent via email 2 hours before the event