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Liverpool City Council is encouraging former social workers who have stepped away from the profession to think about rejoining in 2026. The council is working closely with the University of Manchester to support their Return to Social Work programme by providing placements and dedicated academy support, with as many as 45 spots available throughout the region.
The University of Manchester offers this Return to Social Work course as a brief, part-time programme intended for social workers who have been out of practice for at least two years but remain registered. The course blends taught sessions focusing on updating skills and knowledge—such as current legislation and safeguarding—with supervised practical placements. This approach helps participants refresh their professional capabilities and prepare to re-register with Social Work England.
Scheduled between February and June 2026, the programme consists of both online and face-to-face teaching, with supervised placement activities commencing in April. The course concludes with a final in-person session in June. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 26 January 2026.
Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services at Liverpool City Council, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with the University of Manchester on this important initiative. Supporting returning social workers strengthens our workforce, builds capacity within children’s services, and ensures that experienced practitioners can confidently re-enter practice and contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people and families across our city.” Additionally, Jenny Glennard, Corporate Director for Children’s and Young People’s Services, highlighted the practical support available: “To support former social workers to return to the profession, we are providing high-quality practice placements within our amazing children’s services teams, giving returning social workers the opportunity to apply current practice standards in real-world settings. In addition, we offer academy-level mentoring and support throughout the placement period to reinforce learning, build confidence, and promote professional re-integration.”
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