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‘London calling’: The Experiences of International Social Work Recruits Working in London: Table 1

2016; Oxford University Press; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/bjsw/bcw027

1468-263X

Sue Hanna, Karen Lyons,

Homelessness and Social Issues

This recruitment of international social workers (ISWs) in England has been primarily aimed at ‘plugging the gaps’ in the child protection services. This paper reports on one aspect of a qualitative research project investigating the post-arrival integration, professional practice and development of ‘international social workers’, namely those trained and qualified outside of the UK working in London and the Home Counties. Findings demonstrate that, as well as being a challenging professional and work experience, this form of labour mobility is a profound life event for most ISWs and, as with human migration in other fields and countries, entails a complex social, emotional and cultural transition.