Training and CPD

As an accredited Investor in People, we believe strongly in the professional development of our candidates and offer the same training opportunities as those enjoyed by social workers in permanent employment. Working as a locum with Entrust will not limit your professional development.

You will be eligible for 5 days free training per year which will ensure that you not only continue to develop your skills and career but also that you meet the GSCC requirements to undertake 15 days training over a three year period.

All our training courses are run by Staffordshire Social Services and therefore fully certificated and quality assured.

Click here to see a full list of available courses

PQ Training

The original PQ framework ceased to exist in April 2007 and as has now been replaced with the PQ Specialist Award. Unfortunately, the portfolio route is no longer an available options and all PQ Specialist Awards are now carried out via the taught route. At Entrust, our in-house training department will provide advice and guidance on the registration process and how to access the limited bursary funds that are available from the Learning Skills Council for independent and agency social workers. Additional funding may be available from Entrust dependent upon individual circumstances.

Our training department will ennsure that you are provided with the necessary support and guidance to ensure that your route to PQ status is supervised by highly experienced trainers in the social care sector.

If you would like to know more about how PQ training can advance your career and increase the opportunities available to you, particularly those senior posts commanding high salaries, then please call a member of the Entrust Social Care Team on 0845 126 1661.

For further advice and details on the new PQ Framework click here

For a current list of accredited providers Click Here