Section 44 of the Act requires employers to make a report when:

“The employer of a registered social worker dismisses the social worker in response to allegations of unprofessional conduct, or accepts the resignation of the social worker following allegations of unprofessional conduct, the employer must, within 7 days, submit a written report to the Board—

(a) describing the circumstances of the dismissal or resignation; and

(b) containing all other prescribed information.”

To make a report you need to:

• Download and complete the Employer Reporting Template (available upon commencement)
• Proceed to the Concerns and Reports form on the website (available upon commencement).
• Upload the completed report and any supporting documentation.
• Submit your report. (You will receive an automatically generated reference number. Keep a copy of this for your records)

If there is any additional information required, an SWRB SA staff member will contact you. This could include providing further documents, participating in an interview or providing witness statements

Your report will be reviewed by the Board.