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United Kingdom · Social Work Remediation

Online Courses for Social Workers Facing Social Work England & SSSC Investigations

Certified, self-paced courses designed specifically for UK social workers responding to Social Work England (England) and SSSC (Scotland) complaints, fitness to practise proceedings, and regulatory investigations.

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Social Work Investigation Guidance

Which Courses Should You Take?

Select the type of Social Work England or SSSC investigation or concern you are facing. We'll show you the most relevant courses with primary recommendations and further options.

Social Work England / SSSC Ethics & Conduct, Professionalism & Fitness to Practise Investigation

If Social Work England or the SSSC has raised concerns about your ethical conduct, professionalism, honesty & probity, or fitness to practise, these courses help you build insight, reflect and effectively remediate. All are CPD UK certified and aligned with the Social Work England Professional Standards and the SSSC Codes of Practice.

Primary Recommended 11
Medical Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Professional Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Module on Insight
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Reflection
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Remediation
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Duty of Candour
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Rebuilding Trust Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Further Relevant 17
Fitness to Practise Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Teamwork & Collaboration
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Privacy, Consent & Chaperone
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Ensuring Confidentiality
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
How to Deal with a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Avoid a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79

Social Work England / SSSC Professionalism & Fitness to Practise Investigation

If Social Work England or the SSSC has raised concerns about your professionalism, professional conduct, or attitude towards service users and colleagues, these courses address regulator expectations under the Social Work England Professional Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

Primary Recommended 10
Teamwork & Collaboration
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Module on Insight
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Reflection
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Remediation
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Further Relevant 17
Medical Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Professional Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Rebuilding Trust Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Fitness to Practise Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Privacy, Consent & Chaperone
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Ensuring Confidentiality
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Duty of Candour
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
How to Deal with a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Avoid a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79

Social Work England / SSSC Probity, Honesty & Fitness to Practise Investigation

If Social Work England or the SSSC has raised concerns about your honesty & probity, financial conduct, or integrity, these courses help you build insight, reflect and effectively remediate. These address regulator standards on probity, honesty, and ethical behaviour.

Primary Recommended 11
Professional Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Duty of Candour
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Ensuring Confidentiality
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Module on Insight
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Reflection
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Remediation
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Rebuilding Trust Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Further Relevant 17
Medical Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Fitness to Practise Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Teamwork & Collaboration
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Privacy, Consent & Chaperone
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
How to Deal with a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Avoid a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79

Social Work England / SSSC Fitness to Practise Investigation

If Social Work England or the SSSC has raised concerns about your ethical conduct, professionalism, honesty & probity, or fitness to practise, these courses help you build insight, reflect and effectively remediate — the three elements Social Work England Adjudicators and the SSSC Fitness to Practise Panels specifically assess.

Primary Recommended 10
Fitness to Practise Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Module on Insight
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Reflection
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Remediation
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Rebuilding Trust Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Deal with a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Avoid a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Further Relevant 17
Medical Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Professional Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Teamwork & Collaboration
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Privacy, Consent & Chaperone
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Ensuring Confidentiality
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Duty of Candour
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79

Social Work England / SSSC Professional Boundaries & Fitness to Practise Investigation

If Social Work England or the SSSC has raised concerns about inappropriate relationships, dual roles, or professional boundary violations, these courses address regulator standards on professional boundaries.

Primary Recommended 11
Privacy, Consent & Chaperone
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Module on Insight
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Reflection
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Module on Remediation
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£49
Rebuilding Trust Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Further Relevant 17
Medical Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Professional Ethics Course
CPD UK · 2.5 pts£99
Fitness to Practise Course
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
Teamwork & Collaboration
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Ensuring Confidentiality
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
Duty of Candour
CPD UK · 1.5 pts£79
How to Deal with a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79
How to Avoid a Complaint
CPD UK · 2 pts£79

All Social Work Courses

28 CPD UK Certified Courses
£79
2 CPD pts
Ethics & Ethical Standards
Ethics & Ethical Standards for Social Workers
Covers the core ethical principles of UK social work practice — the four pillars of ethics and their application in Social Work England and SSSC fitness to practise proceedings, designed for social workers facing regulatory investigations.
£79
2 CPD pts
Professionalism Standards
Professionalism & Professional Standards for Social Workers
Covers Social Work England and SSSC expectations of professional behaviour, including responsibilities to service users, colleagues, and the profession. Aligned with the Social Work England Professional Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
£49
1.5 CPD pts
Module on Insight
Module on Insight
Insight is a key factor Social Work England and SSSC Fitness to Practise Panels assess in fitness to practise proceedings. This module provides a structured framework for demonstrating genuine insight into concerns raised about your practice.
£49
1.5 CPD pts
Module on Reflection
Module on Reflection
Structured reflective practice is essential evidence in Social Work England and SSSC proceedings. This module teaches you how to produce meaningful, evidence-based reflections that satisfy both regulators' requirements.
£49
1.5 CPD pts
Module on Remediation
Module on Remediation
Provides a structured framework for demonstrating active remediation steps in response to Social Work England or SSSC concerns, covering how to document changes to practice and present evidence of improvement.
£79
2 CPD pts
Mistake Prevention
How to Ensure a Similar Mistake Will Not Be Repeated in Future
A critical course for Social Work England and SSSC proceedings, covering how to demonstrate systemic change and embed learning into practice — one of the key areas both regulators assess in remediation.
£79
2 CPD pts
Healthcare Ethics
Ethics for Healthcare Professionals
An applied ethics course covering ethical dilemmas and decision-making in modern UK healthcare practice, aligned with UK regulatory expectations and the Professional Standards.
£99
2.5 CPD pts
Medical Ethics
Medical Ethics Course
A dedicated ethics course covering the philosophical foundations and practical application of ethics in professional practice, including consent, autonomy, and Social Work England and SSSC ethical expectations.
£99
2.5 CPD pts
Professional Ethics
Professional Ethics Course
Covers the ethical obligations of social workers as professionals, including duties to report concerns, maintain honesty, and uphold probity in all professional dealings — core Social Work England and SSSC requirements.
£79
2 CPD pts
Rebuilding Trust
Rebuilding Trust of Patients, Public, and Healthcare Regulator
Specifically designed for social workers whose Social Work England or SSSC investigation involves a breakdown of trust with patients/service users, colleagues, or the regulator. Covers evidence-based approaches to rebuilding professional trust.
£79
2 CPD pts
Fitness to Practise
Fitness to Practise Course
A dedicated course on Social Work England and SSSC fitness to practise proceedings, covering what both regulators assess, how to prepare your response, and how to demonstrate fitness to continue practising.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Documentation
Professionalism in Documentation for Healthcare Professionals
Covers Social Work England and SSSC standards for professional documentation, including record-keeping requirements and how poor documentation can contribute to complaints. Essential for social workers whose regulatory case involves records issues.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Communication
Ensuring Effective Communication as Healthcare Professional
Effective communication is a core competency for both Social Work England and SSSC. This course covers communication with patients/service users, relatives/carers, and colleagues, and how poor communication leads to complaints and Social Work England and SSSC referrals.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Teamwork
Ensuring Teamwork and Collaboration for Healthcare Professionals
Covers Social Work England and SSSC expectations of social workers working within multi-disciplinary teams, including how failures in teamwork and collaboration can lead to service-user safety concerns and regulatory complaints.
£79
2 CPD pts
Professionalism
Professionalism for Healthcare Professionals
A broad course on professional standards for all regulated professionals, covering attitudes, behaviours, and maintaining professional relationships in line with Social Work England, SSSC, and wider UK regulatory expectations.
£79
2 CPD pts
Probity
Probity for Healthcare Professionals
Probity is a fundamental Social Work England and SSSC requirement. This course covers honesty, integrity, and transparent behaviour in all professional activities, including financial matters, research, and dealings with colleagues.
£79
2 CPD pts
Financial Integrity
Financial Integrity and Professionalism for Healthcare Professionals
Covers financial probity requirements for social workers, including private practice billing, conflicts of interest, and financial transparency — essential for social workers facing financially-related Social Work England or SSSC concerns.
£79
2 CPD pts
Professional Boundaries
Professional Boundaries Course
Addresses appropriate professional boundaries with patients, including recognising when boundaries are at risk, dual-role issues, and how boundary violations are addressed by Social Work England and the SSSC.
£79
2 CPD pts
Ethical Boundaries
Ethical Boundaries with Patients & Colleagues
Specifically addresses ethical boundary issues in clinical relationships, including personal relationships, social media contact, and gift-giving — common areas of Social Work England and SSSC boundary investigations.
£79
2 CPD pts
Social Media
Professionalism & Boundaries in Use of Social Media
An increasingly relevant course addressing Social Work England and SSSC guidance on social media use, including maintaining boundaries online, not sharing patient/service-user information, and managing your digital professional identity.
£79
2 CPD pts
Clinical Competence
Ensuring Clinical Competence and Patient Safety as Healthcare Professionals
Addresses Social Work England and SSSC standards for maintaining professional competence, including CPD obligations, recognising the limits of your competence, and how failures in competence are assessed in fitness to practise cases.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Prescribing Guidance
Prescribing Guidance & Standards for Healthcare Professionals
Covers safe prescribing standards including controlled drugs, off-label prescribing, remote prescribing, and prescribing to self or family & friends — key areas in social work regulatory proceedings where applicable.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Confidentiality
Ensuring Confidentiality in Healthcare Practice
Covers Social Work England and SSSC confidentiality standards including patient/service-user data protection, disclosure obligations, and social media confidentiality — essential for social workers facing information-related Social Work England or SSSC concerns.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Duty of Candour
Duty of Candour in Healthcare Practice
Covers the statutory and professional duty of candour, including when and how to disclose mistakes to patients/service users, and how failure to be candid features in Social Work England and SSSC fitness to practise proceedings.
£79
2 CPD pts
Dealing with Complaints
How to Deal with a Complaint
A practical guide to managing Social Work England and SSSC complaints and investigations, from initial notification through to hearings, covering how to respond effectively and what evidence to prepare.
£79
2 CPD pts
Avoiding Complaints
How to Avoid a Complaint
A proactive course covering the most common causes of Social Work England and SSSC complaints and how to address them in your practice — essential for all social workers, particularly those with a current regulatory concern.
£79
1.5 CPD pts
Dignity & Non-Discrimination
Ensuring Dignity and Non-Discrimination as Healthcare Professionals
Covers the duty to treat all patients and colleagues with dignity, respect, and equality, addressing discriminatory behaviour and its implications for Social Work England and SSSC fitness to practise.
Social Work Investigations

Supporting Social Workers Through Social Work England & SSSC Proceedings

Facing a Social Work England or SSSC investigation can be one of the most professionally challenging experiences of a social worker's career. Whether you are subject to a fitness to practise inquiry, a complaint about your conduct, or concerns raised about your professional standards, demonstrating active engagement with remediation and professional development is a critical part of your response.

Our courses are purpose-built to help UK social workers respond effectively to Social Work England (England) and SSSC (Scotland) concerns. Each course is directly aligned with the Social Work England Professional Standards and the SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers, providing documented evidence of your commitment to professional learning. Taking proactive steps to address the concerns raised — through structured CPD, reflective practice, and demonstrable behaviour change — is consistently highlighted by case examiners, Social Work England Adjudicators, and SSSC Fitness to Practise Panels as evidence of positive insight and genuine remediation.

All courses are Certified by CPD UK — each course awards CPD points and includes a formal certificate of completion, accepted as evidence in Social Work England and SSSC remediation, fitness to practise proceedings, and registration renewals.
Why These Courses

Why CPD UK Certified Courses Matter for Social Work Remediation

Both Social Work England and the SSSC expect social workers to demonstrate genuine insight and measurable professional development. Certified CPD is one of the clearest ways to show you have taken your obligations seriously.

Accepted as Formal Evidence

Our CPD UK Certified certificates are widely accepted by Social Work England case examiners, SSSC investigators, and Fitness to Practise Adjudicators as documented evidence of remediation and professional engagement.

Immediately Available

Access your course the moment you enrol. No waiting, no scheduling — ideal when you need to demonstrate prompt action to Social Work England, the SSSC, or your trade union or professional body (BASW or SWU).

Aligned to Professional Standards

Every course maps directly to the Social Work England Professional Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice, addressing the specific domains most commonly cited in regulatory referrals and Fitness to Practise hearings.

Recommended by Professional Bodies

Professional bodies such as BASW and SWU advise social workers facing Social Work England or SSSC proceedings to complete structured, certified CPD as part of their remediation plan. Our courses fulfil this requirement.

Certificate on Completion

Receive a formal, verifiable certificate for each course completed — ready to submit to Social Work England, the SSSC, your solicitor, or professional body as part of your remediation portfolio.

Expert-Developed Content

Courses are developed by UK ethics and regulatory specialists with direct knowledge of Social Work England and SSSC standards, Fitness to Practise expectations, and social work remediation best practice.

How It Works

How Our Social Work Courses Support Your Case

A simple, four-step process to demonstrate insight and remediation to Social Work England or the SSSC.

Select Your Courses

Use the investigation type filter above to find courses directly relevant to the concerns raised by Social Work England or the SSSC. Add them to your basket and check out securely.

Complete Online

Work through each course at your own pace — fully online, available 24/7. Courses include reflective exercises, knowledge assessments, and structured learning aligned to the Social Work England Professional Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

Receive Your Certificate

On completion, download your CPD UK Certified certificate immediately. Each certificate shows the course title, CPD hours, and your name — ready to submit as formal evidence.

Submit as Evidence

Share certificates with your professional body, solicitor, or directly with Social Work England or the SSSC as part of your remediation statement. Demonstrates proactive, documented professional development.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from social workers facing Social Work England or SSSC proceedings.

Yes. Completing certified CPD relevant to the concerns raised is one of the most effective steps you can take. Social Work England case examiners, SSSC investigators, and Fitness to Practise Adjudicators look for evidence of genuine insight, remediation, and proactive professional development. A CPD UK Certified certificate demonstrates structured, documented learning — far more persuasive than simply stating you have reflected on the issue.
All our courses are Certified by CPD UK and include a formal certificate of completion. These are widely accepted by Social Work England, the SSSC, professional bodies (BASW and SWU), and solicitors as documented evidence of professional development and remediation activity.
Immediately. Access is granted as soon as your payment is confirmed — no waiting period, no scheduling required. If you are facing an imminent Social Work England or SSSC deadline or Fitness to Practise hearing, you can begin your course and obtain a certificate the same day.
Use the investigation type selector at the top of this page to filter courses relevant to your specific concerns — whether that is ethics & conduct, professionalism, probity, professional boundaries, or fitness to practise. If unsure, start with our core Ethics & Professionalism modules, which address the most commonly cited Social Work England and SSSC concerns. Contact us for personalised guidance.
Yes. All courses award verifiable CPD hours certified by CPD UK. They can be recorded in your CPD portfolio as documented learning and count towards your Social Work England CPD and SSSC Post-Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) requirements — combining remediation value with your ongoing professional development obligations.
Contact your trade union or professional body (BASW or SWU) immediately if you have not already done so. Alongside legal advice, begin demonstrating proactive remediation by enrolling in courses relevant to the concerns raised. Early action signals insight and genuine willingness to improve — both factors Social Work England, the SSSC, and Fitness to Practise Adjudicators weigh heavily in case examination and panel hearings.
Yes. Our courses are designed for all Social Work England-registered and SSSC-registered social workers — from newly qualified through to experienced practitioners. The core ethics, professionalism, and fitness to practise principles covered apply equally across all career stages and areas of practice.
Absolutely. Many social workers choose these courses as part of their proactive CPD and professional development portfolio. Completing ethics and professionalism CPD is good practice for all registered social workers, regardless of regulatory proceedings.

Start Your Remediation Journey Today

All courses include immediate access, a formal CPD UK certificate, and are accepted as evidence in Social Work England and SSSC fitness to practise proceedings and CPD/PRTL portfolios. From £49 per course.