Inter-European social workers’ mobility within a dynamic social work and immigration policy context: a case study of England

Hussein, Shereen

doi:10.1080/13691457.2018.1539836

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“…Social workers relocate to other countries to undertake professional practice and this phenomenon has recently become more common among the Anglophone countries, as some existing studies have demonstrated (Bartley and Beddoe, 2018; Beddoe et al, 2012; Brown et al, 2014; Hanna and Lyons, 2016; Hussein, 2020; Modderman et al, 2020). One of the reasons for this growth is that countries like the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada have a shared tradition of recruiting overseas educated social workers to fill their labour shortages (Modderman et al, 2017).…”

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Navigating the territories of transition: An exploration of the experiences of transnational social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Peter

Beddoe

Bartley

2020

International Social Work

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This qualitative study conducted three focus groups with transnational social workers (TSWs) in three cities of Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of the study was to examine the transitional experience of TSWs, particularly in relation to any strategies and mechanisms existing in the host country to facilitate their personal and professional transition. A significant finding is that a coherent profession-wide programme for facilitating the transition is absent as the existing practices are mostly within the employer–employee relationships. Transitional experiences of TSWs are explained using the metaphor of ‘territory’ and some strategies for effective transition are suggested.

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Navigating the territories of transition: An exploration of the experiences of transnational social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Peter

Beddoe

Bartley

2020

International Social Work

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Adapting across Borders: Experiences of Hong Kong Social Workers in England—Navigating Challenges and Fostering Professional Growth through Cultural Adaptation and Continuing Professional Development

Chan

2024

The British Journal of Social Work

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This study investigates the experiences of overseas-qualified Hong Kong social workers in England, specifically focusing on the challenges they encounter while preparing for or working in the social work sector and the strategies they employ to navigate these challenges within the unique English social context. It offers valuable background information for comprehending the journeys of migrant Hong Kong social workers as they transition into a new social work environment. Using qualitative enquiry, ten experienced Hong Kong social workers, who had moved to England in 2021, were selected as participants. This study contributes significantly to the literature on transnational social workers by emphasising the critical role of continuing professional development (CPD) for transnational social workers during their relocation process. It addresses complex transnational issues, such as cultural differences, language barriers, professional development and the integration of global and local intervention skills and practices, filling existing gaps in the literature. This research also provides insight into the importance of CPD for transnational social workers during their relocation and transnational experiences and the potential for advancing their local social work practices.

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Inter-European social workers’ mobility within a dynamic social work and immigration policy context: a case study of England

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Cited by 2 publications

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Navigating the territories of transition: An exploration of the experiences of transnational social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Navigating the territories of transition: An exploration of the experiences of transnational social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Adapting across Borders: Experiences of Hong Kong Social Workers in England—Navigating Challenges and Fostering Professional Growth through Cultural Adaptation and Continuing Professional Development

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