Concerns Raised Over Hiring Criteria for Social Workers in Schools
April 22, 2026
The announcement for hiring social workers in five schools has caused unrest within the profession. The Cyprus Social Workers Association argued that the announcement includes other academic fields unrelated to social work. This contradicts legislation requiring specialization in social work for practicing the profession. The Ministry of Education responded, stating that corrections will be made to the announcement, confirming that candidates must be graduates of Social Work. The situation indicates that there is collaboration aimed at resolving the issue.