Social Care Comparisons

What is it?

Our Social Care Comparisons database will provide you with detailed information on the training systems and regulatory frameworks for international social worker and social care employees. You can easily compare a qualification to the UK level and identify whether it meets UK NVQ requirements.

Is it for me?

The following types of organisation use Social Care Comparisons to help them understand more about qualifications and skills of individuals from overseas:

  • occupational bodies in social work and social care
  • social work and social care recruiters and employers
  • social work and social care education providers
  • local authorities

How will it benefit me?

The database will help you to:

  • assess suitability to enter social work and social care in the UK
  • Identify eligibility for professional registration in the UK
  • determine suitability for further study in the UK

Whether you’re assessing an applicant for further study, employment or registration our database will equip you with the information to make the right decisions.

What are the key features?

Our database will equip you with the knowledge to access the best talent, it:

  • enables you to search country profiles on occupational titles
  • assess institutions and relevant programmes of study
  • understand related regulations

Client quote

“Stanmore College uses the excellent services provided by UK NARIC to assess overseas qualifications for prospective students wanting to enrol on either full-time or part-time courses or for people planning to work in the UK. The evaluation service is used continually throughout the year with an even greater demand from June to October, leading up to enrolment for the new academic year. This service is particularly helpful in gaining an accurate assessment of overseas qualifications so that students are enrolled onto appropriate courses. The NARIC service is a valuable tool for all educational institutions to use when assessing overseas qualifications.”

Kathy Homan
Careers and Guidance Officer - Student Services
Stanmore college

What should I do next?

Subscribe to our Social Care Comparisons and take advantage of a wide range of benefits:

  • full access to the Social Care Comparisons database
  • specific consultancy services at preferential rates
  • concessions to our regular training courses
  • admittance to our annual conference
  • free regular database updates and alerts
  • free subscription to our member’s newsletter

How long will it take & cost?


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