Tracking the learning and development needs of newly qualified social workers Dr Steven Keen, Kate Howe, Dr Ivan Gray, Professor Jonathan Parker, Tikki Immins and Natalie Bates

2 Acknowledgements and caveats

3 Degree, Induction and Post Qualifying Social Work Education

4 Project process

5 Project process continued… Ethical approval 22 newly qualified workers 7 local authorities Questionnaires – 22, 22, 18 Interviews – 21 Line manager questionnaire – 14

6 Profile of newly qualified workers 19 female 3 male Adult services -10 Children’s services -12

7 Degree Now that you have started working, your social work qualifying programme has prepared you well regarding the following skills and processes

8 Induction Most newly qualified social workers had an induction (n=16) About half found induction and probationary periods useful 8 out of 14 managers had not been trained in the management of induction and probationary periods

9 Progress toward Post Qualifying Social Work Education 1 started in June, 2 are starting in September. 3 claim to know nothing! 12 are briefed or waiting to be nominated

10 Learning and development in the workplace Training days average 4, 9, 12 Formal and informal learning opportunities 13 newly qualified workers believe their employer supports their learning and development needs Court skills

11 Development of professional capability Brief history Marsh & Triseliotis, 1996 Cheetham & Chivers, 2001 Final remarks