Blogs written by professionals about their work as a social worker, including best-practise examples, learning and development and introductions to upcoming practice models.
This World Social Work Week, we reflect on a year of significant progress in reforming children's social care — and look ahead to the changes still to come for practitioners, leaders, and the families we serve.
Catherine Bark talks about supporting parents through trauma-informed therapy and Video Interaction Guidance to break intergenerational abuse cycles.
Warrington Borough Council's Pathfinder team talks about how professionals from different backgrounds work together to support vulnerable families in children's social care.
Le'Siran Edwards reflects on the journey from experiencing workplace racism to founding a national movement. The Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference now brings together practitioners across the sector to share workplace experiences and build collective approaches to inclusion.
Roz Davidson shares experiences and learnings from working with vulnerable families and children affected by domestic abuse.
Clair Graham talks about overcoming childhood challenges, the path to transformation, and champions social work's true impact.
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