International Social Workers (ISW) Program
Flexible, tailored social worker solutions for your organisation
International Social Workers transitioning to Australian-licensed Social Workers with Key 2 Care Health Solutions.
Our Australian Social Workers Licensing Pathway is a unique program that enables internationally qualified social workers to work in Australia; initially as a disability or community support worker, whilst transitioning to an Australian-licensed social worker.
About the International Social Workers (ISW) Program
With a predicted increase in demand for social workers of 23.2% by 2026*, coupled with an exponential demand for disability and community support workers; we can provide sought-after labour and skills to most of Australia’s metropolitan, regional and remote zones, to meet the workforce requirements of disability services and community services organisations.
With a wide network of agents worldwide and offices in Australia, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines; Key 2 Care Healthcare Solutions has access to top-quality, International Social Workers (ISW) with Bachelors’ in social work, and in-field work experience.
We source committed, qualified and experienced ISW’s to work initially as community or disability support workers, whilst transitioning to licensed social workers within 12-24 months from their arrival in Australia (licensed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)**.
*Jobs and Skills Report.
**Subject to meeting English language proficiency standards.
How it Works
Our ISW candidates undertake a 24-month comprehensive professional development training program which includes Australian Healthcare, Disability Services and Community Services Standards, governance, clinical, communication, case management and leadership skills.
The training builds critical capabilities, whilst providing the opportunity to become familiar with working as a licensed social worker in an Australian disability or community services setting.
Our candidates are available to work full time, anywhere in Australia – remote, regional, rural and metro Australia. They achieve or exceed a good standard of spoken and written English levels.
Providing security and flexibility to your workforce, our ISW’s are willing to travel to your most skill-short and demanding environments. Key 2 Care Health Solutions provides ongoing support to our ISW’s and employers to ensure a quality experience.
International Social Workers to Australia: Benefits
The Low Cost
A very cost-effective workforce solution resulting in labour savings when compared to the cost of overtime or using a recruitment firm. Includes all visa application, sponsorship, and onboarding costs over 24 months.
The Experience
Highly dedicated and experienced ISWs working initially as disability or community support workers and transitioning to Australian licensed social workers within a 12-24 month period from arrival in Australia, creating a pipeline of social workers for your organisation.
The Workforce
A committed, loyal, and long-term workforce who can work in remote, rural, or metropolitan locations - professionally trained in your organsiational systems and procedures, ensuring a high staff retention rate.
Our Workforce Solution Services
At Key 2 Care Health Solutions, we offer a wide range of workforce solution services. We are able to assist you with:
- Recruitment of International Social Workers, initially working as community and disability support workers, whilst transitioning to Australian licensed Social Workers
- Recruitment of AHPRA qualified Registered Nurses. We recruit AHPRA qualified nurses from Stream A countries (New Zealand, UK, Ireland, USA and Canada) with extensive experience in residential and acute care. We have developed unique strategies to ensure the long-term retention of these nurses.
- Recruitment of Internationally Qualified Nurses, either transitioning to Australian AHPRA registered nurses, or simply working as long-term carers.
- Recruitment of Enrolled Nurse graduates. We can establish partnerships with employers to ensure a continuous placement of graduating enrolled nurses.
- Recruitment and placement of our domestic and international students studying nursing, aged care, disability and community service courses.
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