Blogs written by professionals about their work as a social worker, including best-practise examples, learning and development and introductions to upcoming practice models.
My journey: from vulnerability to Changing the Script on social work
Growing up in the West Midlands, I never imagined I’d one day be leading a team protecting vulnerable children. Now, I'm Head of Service for Contextual Safeguarding at Birmingham Children's Trust.
The Co-Chairs of the Principal Children and Families Social Worker network talk about the importance of compassion and teamwork among social workers, highlighting how these values positively impact their work with children and families.
Opening Social Work Week, Isabelle Trowler CBE thanks the sector, discusses workforce recruitment and retention, new standards, and her visits to colleagues across the country.
In this blog, a member of the Children’s social care National Practice Group (NPG) explains how her own personal experience of the care system has helped support the development of a National Framework for children’s social care.
"Social Work Week is the perfect time of year to acknowledge and appreciate the vital role that social workers play in our communities. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts to support and protect vulnerable children and families are truly commendable." - Isabelle Trowler
As joint authors of this blog, Justin, John and Professor Chitsabeasan share an update on action being taken from across the sector to improve support for children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs.
In this blog Hayley, Yvonne and Adelaide share their personal experiences of being kinship carers, from overcoming bumps along the way to helping the children and young people thrive.
The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) are a group of up to 75 children and young people across England and Wales, aged 7 to 25 years old. All members have either had direct experience of the family justice system …
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.
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.