UK-Pro - An International Leader in Social Service Placement

Mission:
UK Pro's mission is to provide social workers from around the world the opportunity to gain international work experience in a foreign county and develop cultural skills within the social work profession. It is our desire that social workers taking jobs within the UK Local Authorities not only fill job vacancies, but enhance the Local Authority with their attitude, professional ability, and education.

UK Pro is looking for social workers of all ages with a desire to work abroad! If you are a new graduate from an accredited university looking for adventure, or if you are a seasoned veteran looking for a new challenge, then you have come to the right place. The UK, which includes England, Scotland, and Wales, is experiencing a national shortage of social workers and needs your help. We encourage you to review our web site and contact us with any questions. Jobs are available throughout the year as the need for social workers in the UK is great! There are available opportunities in variety of teams, described more fully here. UK Pro staff members are ready and excited to partner with you on a great working and traveling experience abroad.

"I was very hesitant at first to move to Manchester as I didn't know much about the city but I have been so incredibly lucky to have joined a Child Protection team that really support their new workers and are so welcoming. My Manager had me shadow a senior practitioner to get a better feel for the UK system and I have found that everyone in the office is so welcoming of any questions I have. I couldn't have asked for a better work environment and Manchester as a city is filled with things to do."

Amy Swenson
Boston University

See what other UK Pro social workers are saying on our Testimonials page

UK Pro is fully committed in addressing the issues of equal opportunities in its employment. It is our policy to enforce and encourage issues of:
	equality on nationality, ethnic and national origin, race, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs and disabilities.
	adhering to the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Initial Arrival	Social Events	Life as a Social Worker
The first few weeks are the most emotionally and financially expensive, so we provide you with an extensive list of locations to look for flats, house shares, and flat mates. We can also offer advice based on our own personal experience, or you can benefit from the wisdom of other UK Pro workers who are already in the UK via our Facebook page!	UK Pro works with our UK social workers to organize activities to enable social workers to meet others in the city to build a support group and socialize. We arrange meet and greets for new arrivals and encourage permanent residents to have regular outings! Many of our American social workers living and working in one area will meet up and celebrate American holidays in their home away from home! View Our Photo Gallery...	While there are many wonderful local and international social and travel opportunities, you will spend a lot of your time as a social worker, doing what you went there to do! We provide information on the UK system before you interview and depart, and also organize semi monthly training sessions on UK legislation for new arrivals and current social workers looking for a refresher!