The Post Qualifying Award in Social Work (PQSW)

The PQSW is made up of six general and two core requirements and is divided into two parts. Part 1 recognises the level of competence achieved by a social worker who has consolidated the learning acquired at the point of qualification. Part 2 recognises the competence of social workers who are involved in complex work and who have gone on to contribute to the development of others, for example: students, colleagues, volunteers, foster carers.

Core Requirements

a) evaluate the effectiveness of their practice using a relevant knowledge base, including an understanding of legal and policy contexts and appropriate research.

b) demonstrate an explicit adherence to the values of social work and to the provision of ethically sound practice.

General Requirements

PQ1 improved and extended the level of competence acquired by the point of qualification

PQ2 competence in working effectively in complex situations

PQ3 competence in exercising the powers and responsibilities of a professional social worker, including the appropriate use of discretion and the management of risk

PQ4 ability to make informed decisions

PQ5 competence in identifying and maintaining purposeful networks and collaborative arrangements

PQ6 competence in enabling others through management, supervision, consultation, practice teaching or direct contributions to education and training

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