Selection for Social Work courses

Select your course above to find out everything you need to know to prepare for your interview, watch a short video about what we’re looking for and view the facilities section to immerse yourself in our Glenside Campus. 

Your interview will last for approximately 30 minutes and will take place online via Microsoft Teams. 

You will be asked questions about the social work role, diversity and social justice, collaborative working, the potential challenges of the course and your thoughts about contemporary social work.  We encourage you to use examples from your own life or work experience to show your understanding.  We will expect you to have watched or read some materials relevant to social work.

Scenario

During your interview you will be asked to give a detailed response to the scenario below: 

• You have seen a fellow student social worker post a photo of themselves on social media with a service user while on placement. Within the background of the photo there is information indicating the name of the employer (placement), the location and the text contained within the post states the service user’s name.  What ethical issues does this scenario raise?

You should prepare your response by referring to the guidance below and applying this to the scenario.  Please prepare to talk for not more than 5 minutes. 

• BASW social media policy
• Social Work England Professional Standards