NEISSR recently collaborated with the Brainwave Education and Training Pvt Ltd to organise a programme focusing on job opportunities in social work abroad
Chümoukedima, May 26 (MExN): The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) in collaboration with Brainwave Education and Training Pvt. Ltd (BETPL) organised a programme focusing on job opportunities in social work abroad.
The programme was aimed at familiarising participants with social work practices in the United Kingdom and other countries, explore further study and job prospects abroad, understand the professional registration process, and highlight the advantages of study visa routes, an NEISSR release informed.
Dr Fr CP Anto, Principal of NEISSR in a brief introduction about BETPL, informed that it was a registered as a private limited company in India and is the sole agency in the country supporting Social Work England Registration and supervised practice.
The organisation boasts collaborations and partnerships with over 600 universities across 25 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and various European nations, he said.
The main objective of the programme is to recruit social work students from Nagaland, train them, and facilitate their employment in the United Kingdom (UK), the principal added.
BETPL Managing Director Tomy Sebastian, who was the resource person for the programme, shared that social work originated from the UK and it is fundamentally a practice-based profession and it promotes the rights, strengths, and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
He also maintained that there were significant opportunities for people from North-East India due to their proficiency in English.
To this end, Sebastian urged faculty members to align theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for international opportunities.
He also expressed concern over lack of regulatory bodies for social work in Asian countries, including India, and urged academicians to pressure the government for regulation.
Sebastian also discussed about registration processes, requirements, career progression, and the benefits of study visa routes in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA and UK.
With approximately 1.2 lakh registered social workers in the UK, Sebastian highlighted their effectiveness across various sectors, including children and families, adult social care, mental health, and services for individuals with disabilities.
He also emphasised on the Assisted and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) scheme in the UK, a one-year employment programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers, guaranteed by local authorities.
