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A solution-focused approach to social work supporting interventions

Posted by: Luke Goldie-McSorley, Posted on: 23 November 2023 - Categories: Working in children's social care
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Luke Goldie-McSorley, Practice Supervisor for the DBIT Service and Essex Solution Focused Centre, tells us about his experience working with a Solution Focussed approach and the difference it makes to working with families.

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Supporting social workers on their development journey to leadership

Posted by: Rochelle, Posted on: 14 November 2023 - Categories: Leadership, Working in children's social care
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The Pathways programme is a fantastic opportunity to develop the leadership skills of social workers. Rochelle, a social worker and team leader tells us about her experience of the programme.

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