🚨 An independent review of the CQC has found significant internal failings stopping it from being able to identify poor performance at hospitals and care homes. Read the full story 🔗 socialworktoday.co.uk/News/social-ca… Wes Streeting MP NHS Healthcare Science

🎓 “I want to be a role model for people like me”: Two ‘inspirational’ care leavers graduate from university to pursue careers in health and social work. Find out more ➡️ socialworktoday.co.uk/News/%E2%80%9C… ARU Degrees at Work | Anglia Ruskin University Kent County Council University of Bristol @TansyJtweets

📢 Do you want to gain the tools needed to thrive in today’s complex workplaces? Join this seminar at The Social Work Show, 7 October and join experts from With-you Consultancy Ltd to explore how good supervision is key to providing the emotional resilience needed to thrive in your job.

Social Work Histories of Complicity and Resistance. Important topic at an important time. Event presented on 24th September in collaboration with Social Welfare History Group. More details and booking of places here: kcl.ac.uk/events/social-…

Domestic abuse has profound effects on babies and children, impacting their development, emotional well-being, and future relationships. At The For Baby’s Sake Trust, we emphasise the need to address these impacts early. Learn more: forbabyssake.org.uk/news/2024/07/0…

Fantastic role going in the brilliant Become team ⬇️

Diversity matters at every level – the #SocialWork sector should be representative of the communities it serves, all the way up the career ladder. In this SASW blog, Susan Dobson discusses the disparity of black, Asian & ethnically diverse professionals in leadership roles⬇️

#QUB is one of the UK's leading Social Work degree providers. Promote social justice in health & social care, education, justice & voluntary sector. NI residents can apply for a £4.5k incentive for each year on a Social Work degree! Info Evening: 9 October qub.ac.uk/schools/ssesw/…

Magdalen College at University of Oxford is running an open day for care leavers, care experienced and estranged students thinking about university. You don’t have to be planning on applying to Oxford to attend - scan the QR code to find out more! ⤵️

Applications are OPEN for the Substance Use Disorders Education and Leadership Scholars (SUDEALS) Program. Social work programs can form a cohort specializing in substance use disorders. Deadline: September 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Apply Today: ow.ly/tPqF50T2hNn

📢 Want to work for an award-winning local authority? 🥇St Helens Borough Council have been given a prestigious investors in people award - why not chat to them at The Social Work Show 7 October and learn more about their commitment to staff development. 🎟️ compassjobsfair.com/Events/The-Soc…

Would you like to represent social workers from the African region in the UN? The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office. ifsw.org/call-for-appli…

Sign up for this webinar on 26 Sept to explore how we meet the Promise in rural areas, wt children & young people at its heart. Hear about Plan 24-30 & as a rural practitioner, contribute to what needs added @scotsSW Social Work Scotland The Promise Scotland Iriss eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-promise-…

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Are you a care leaver that is off to uni this year? Join the Opening Doors session "Everything You Need to Know Before You Go" on 11th September, 10-11:30am. Get tips for university transition and support networks. Find out more and book here: buff.ly/3z1IB4t

Colleagues from Indonesia Share World Social Work Day 2024 Report with Focus on ‘Buen Vivir’ ifsw.org/indonesia-worl…

Call for Applications: IFSW Africa Representative to ANESW (Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and Disaster ifsw.org/call-for-appli… IFSWAFRICAMEDIA

🚨 Safeguarding specialist says children being failed by the current strip search system. Read the full story ➡️ socialworktoday.co.uk/News/children-… donna ohdedar The CHSCP Dame Rachel de Souza Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel