Jul
06
Social Workers Union calls for meeting with broadcast industry
SWU has called for a meeting with Ofcom following reports of inaccurate portrayal of social workers in broadcast media.
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Jun
29
Campaign Fund calls for bids from Wales – SWU and BASW Cymru Community of Practice
Social Workers are urged to find out more about how the SWU Campaign Fund could help them raise awareness of issues which they see in their work and among the vulnerable people they support.
Jun
28
Review promised into social work student bursaries
Social work students in Scotland have secured a major step forward in their campaign for bursaries in the final years of their studies.
Jun
20
Pledge of Pride: co-creating practice resources to improve support for LGBTQ+ care leavers
This free resource aims to address the lack of knowledge surrounding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ care leavers in the UK.
Jun
20
SWU event outlines how social workers can seek help from press regulator
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) outlined how it operates and how social workers can seek its support and protection.
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.
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.