The migration of social workers to and from the United Kingdom: a comparative perspective

Hakak, Yohai; Alade, Glory; Amponsah, Kwaku Darko; Anton, Simona; Bosah, Sophia; Bozorgisarn, Gladys; Francis, Toks; Kucherera, Ashley; Onokha, Shirley; Willet, Lucy; Cheung, Kei Long

doi:10.1080/13691457.2021.1997933

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“…The more time they spent in the new country, the greater their awareness grew and the more likely they were able to adjust to the local culture. These findings were strongly supported by our qualitative findings and many participants described a long and gradual adjustment to different aspects of living and working as social workers in the UK, including building social networks (Hakak et al, 2023;Hakak et al, 2022;Hakak and Francis, 2021;Hakak and Willett, 2020;.…”

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Social workers’ migration to the United Kingdom: Comparing social networks, job and life satisfaction post-migration

Hakak

Alade²,

Amponsah

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International Social Work

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This study explores if and how migrating social workers’ gender, country of origin and time living in the United Kingdom relate to their job and life satisfaction, and to building a new social network post-migration. Online questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were carried out with participants from Australia, Canada, India, Romania, South Africa, the United States and Zimbabwe. We found a statistically significant connection between the length of time in the United Kingdom and satisfaction from working as social workers and living in the United Kingdom. All our participating groups were generally only mildly satisfied professionally, but satisfied with living in the United Kingdom.

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Social workers’ migration to the United Kingdom: Comparing social networks, job and life satisfaction post-migration

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Alade²,

Amponsah

et al. 2023

International Social Work

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Adapting across Borders: Experiences of Hong Kong Social Workers in England—Navigating Challenges and Fostering Professional Growth through Cultural Adaptation and Continuing Professional Development

Chan

2024

The British Journal of Social Work

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This study investigates the experiences of overseas-qualified Hong Kong social workers in England, specifically focusing on the challenges they encounter while preparing for or working in the social work sector and the strategies they employ to navigate these challenges within the unique English social context. It offers valuable background information for comprehending the journeys of migrant Hong Kong social workers as they transition into a new social work environment. Using qualitative enquiry, ten experienced Hong Kong social workers, who had moved to England in 2021, were selected as participants. This study contributes significantly to the literature on transnational social workers by emphasising the critical role of continuing professional development (CPD) for transnational social workers during their relocation process. It addresses complex transnational issues, such as cultural differences, language barriers, professional development and the integration of global and local intervention skills and practices, filling existing gaps in the literature. This research also provides insight into the importance of CPD for transnational social workers during their relocation and transnational experiences and the potential for advancing their local social work practices.

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The migration of social workers to and from the United Kingdom: a comparative perspective

Abstract: Acknowledgments: the authors would like to thank the research participants who shared their views as well as the anonymous reviewers of the journal for their very helpful comments and feedback.

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Social workers’ migration to the United Kingdom: Comparing social networks, job and life satisfaction post-migration

Social workers’ migration to the United Kingdom: Comparing social networks, job and life satisfaction post-migration

Adapting across Borders: Experiences of Hong Kong Social Workers in England—Navigating Challenges and Fostering Professional Growth through Cultural Adaptation and Continuing Professional Development

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