Is Your Organisation Supporting Your CPD?

by | Jul 16, 2025 | CPD, Social Care Worker

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s a key part of professional growth for every Social Care Worker (SCW). Under CORU registration, SCWs must take personal responsibility for ensuring they complete a minimum of 30 hours of CPD each year. But here’s the real question: 

Is your organisation helping you meet that requirement? 

The SCW’s Responsibility Under CORU 

Let’s be clear the responsibility for CPD lies with the individual registrant. That means: 

    • Identifying relevant learning and development opportunities 
    • Tracking and recording all CPD activities in a formal portfolio 
    • Reflecting on how your learning has impacted your professional practice 

Whether you’re attending a webinar, participating in team-based learning, or engaging in formal training, you must ensure your CPD is up-to-date and ready for potential CORU audit. 

But What About Your Employer? 

While CPD is your personal responsibility, support from your employer is critical. Unfortunately, not all organisations are proactive when it comes to helping staff with: 

    • Time for CPD activities during work hours 
    • Funding for accredited training, courses, or conferences 
    • Guidance on what learning is most relevant or impactful 

If your current employer isn’t actively supporting your professional development, it may be time to consider whether you’re in the right environment to grow. 

Orange Recruitment Works with the Best 

At Orange Recruitment, we work with some of Ireland’s leading social care employers organisations that don’t just understand the importance of CPD, they actively invest in it. These employers: 

    • Provide funding pathways to help cover CPD course costs 
    • Offer time and flexibility to complete learning within your schedule 
    • Keep staff informed of new and evolving practices across the sector 
    • Guide SCWs through training options aligned with their career goals 

They recognise that investing in their people means better care outcomes, stronger teams, and improved staff retention. 

Take Charge of Your Career 

If you’re a SCW who wants to advance whether that means specialising, stepping into a senior role, or simply keeping your registration up to date, we can help. Contact Orange Recruitment today and we’ll match you with an organisation that values your professional growth, supports your CPD, and empowers you to thrive. 

Let us connect you to employers who go beyond the basics, those who believe in investing in the people who care for others.