Prepare for your social work interview with a real-style panel.
Social work panels look for sound safeguarding judgement, reflection and resilience. Rehearse the scenario questions and get honest feedback.
- Safeguarding and risk assessment
- Reflective practice
- Managing a caseload and working with partners
Questions the panel will ask
- 01Why did you choose social work?
- 02Talk us through how you would assess risk to a child.
- 03Tell us about a difficult case and what you learned.
- 04How do you manage a busy caseload?
- 05How do you look after your own wellbeing in this role?
Plus follow-ups on anything vague, then a scored debrief, video replay and STAR coaching.
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