A wide range of training and development opportunities are offered to Social Workers and Social Care staff in Mersey Care. This includes regular peer support and learning sessions delivered internally, and external training opportunities delivered by our partners.
Practice Education:
Are you interested in becoming a Practice Educator? Or are you a qualified Practice Educator looking to refresh your skills?
The Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership offers lots of opportunities to support and develop Practice Educators. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if you are interested in becoming a Practice Educator.
Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE):
Mersey Care supports newly qualified Social Workers to complete their ASYE. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Best Interest Assessor Qualification (BIA):
Mersey Care supports Social Workers to complete their BIA qualification where appropriate. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP):
Mersey Care supports Social Workers to complete their AMHP qualification where appropriate. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Other opportunities:
There are a wide range of additional training and development opportunities offered by Research in Practice and The Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please visit their websites for further details.
Social Work England:
All registered Social Workers must record a minimum of 2 different pieces of CPD per registration year via Social Work England.