Hospital and Clinical Settings
Required or Recommended Occupational Qualifications
Middle Manager
Social Work Degree
Or
NVQ 4 Management (assessed in a care setting)
Team Leader, Team Manager
Social Work Degree
Or
NVQ 4 Management (assessed in a care setting)
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Social Work Degree
Social Worker
Social Work Degree
Assessor Care Manager
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Advanced Practice) Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Advanced Practice) Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
Or
NVQ 4 Health and Social Care (adult/children and young people pathway)
Social Work Assistant
The recommended qualification for this role is currently being explored, together with the full role and function of workers who directly support social work activities. For further details in this piece of work please contact the Care Council at development@ccwales.org.uk
Vocationally Related Qualifications
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Appendix 5 - List of Qualification AbbreviationsQualification Framework
Preface by the Chair, Care Council for Wales
Introduction to the Qualification Framework
The Development of the Qualification Framework
Use and Structure of the Framework
The Qualifications and Standards Sub Committee (QSSC)
Criteria for Supporting Vocationally Related Qualifications
Contact Points for Standard Setting Organisations for Listed Occupations
Modern Skills Diploma for Adults (MSDA), Modern Apprenticeships and Technical Certificates
List of Qualification Abbreviations