Jun
16
Labour urged to include social work in Manifesto plans
Labour Party leadership urged to look again at plans for Government as social workers are not mentioned once in the 86-page “National Policy Forum” report.
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Jun
16
SASW and SWU Statement: Social Work Pay Levels and Working Conditions
SWU and SASW will work with our members and colleagues in professional bodies, other unions, and affiliates to accomplish sustainable changes.
Jun
09
Campaign Fund calls for bids from Wales
Join SWU and BASW Cymru on June 28th from 12:30-13:30 for this online Community of Practice.
Jun
09
Sluggish growth in part-time social work roles
Over three-quarters of social work roles are not offered on a part-time or flexible-hours basis, although there has been a slight increase in rate since last year.
Jun
01
Meet the markers for the SWU Assignment: World Social Work Day 2023 Essay Competition
Students and apprentices, for the chance to win one of four grants of £500 be sure to send in your entries by 5pm Friday June 23rd.
May
30
Social Workers start work on neurodiversity pledge
A group of neurodivergent social workers is calling for fellow professionals to join them in adopting a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.
May
30
IPSO training event on June 8 is open to all – learn about the media complaints process for social workers, the rules the press must follow, and how IPSO can help social workers
This free event organised by IPSO, SWU, and BASW will help social workers understand press regulation and editorial standards.
May
23
Sign the open letter to support social work students across England calling for bursary reform
The momentum of the England student bursary campaign is growing with over 250 signatures.
May
22
Foster Care Fortnight 2023: Lois’s Story
Hi, I’m Lois and I grew up in care. I hope that sharing my story can help bring about positive change. I currently work for FosterSupport as a Care Experienced Campaigner.
May
16
Event announced to help social workers understand media complaints process
This event will help social workers navigate the complaints process if they are the victims of unfair reporting by journalists and learn how media guidelines work to protect the public.