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Today, for #WorldSocialWorkDay2024, we are holding a special event to celebrate social workers in both Children's and Adult's Social Care and the important role they play in changing people's lives here in Devon. #SocialWorkers make a difference!

Applications are NOW OPEN for our ASYE programme in Children's Social Care! If you have a degree in social work (newly qualified) and looking for your next step, our ASYE may be what you're looking for. For info or to apply, visit devon.cc/ASYE_May_TPS #socialwork #nqsw #ASYE

A huge belated congratulations to Rebecca, one of our Advanced Social Workers in Children's Social Care. She was chosen by BASW as one of their 'Amazing Social Workers' and featured on their website. Congratulations Rebecca and well done!🏆 new.basw.co.uk/.../amazing-so…...

We had a productive Service Development Meeting where our managers collaborated to evaluate our existing plans. The session enabled us to align on how we can positively influence, support, and advance these plans to achieve the best outcomes for the children/families we work with

Restorative Practices only work school wide when both proactive and responsive practices are in place. If you’re only using it for incidents but not prevention, it fails. You cannot restore a community you didn’t build.

This morning, I was emailed the final proof of book 2 before it goes to the printer. I co-authored this book with restorative justice pioneer Margaret Thorsborne, OAM. The amount of research and time we have poured into this book was worth it. It looks amazing! amazon.com/Becoming-Traum…

So grateful to have you there today & for the many ways you model relational leadership! #restorativepractice For those that missed today keep an eye out for our next info webinar!

Fantastic opportunity! devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Practice%2…

We would like to congratulate all those who passed our ASYE or Overseas Transition programmes in Children's Social Care last week. A special celebration occurred at the county hall, where they received their certificates. This is a remarkable achievement, a testament to their

2 days of court skills training “ this was probably the best training I’ve been on during my ASYE. It was very practical and taught us exactly what we need to know. The trainers were fantastic and it was great to hear examples from personal experience”

Another fantastic day full of opportunities 💖💖💖 instagram.com/reel/DDrOquONv…

A truly enriching experience at today’s Restorative Practice Workshop! Through open dialogue, active listening, and meaningful reflection, we explored the power of building stronger relationships, fostering trust, and creating a culture of understanding and the connections made

In restorative practice, relationships are important to foster trust, respect, and open communication, which are key in supporting children. Strong relationships create a sense of safety and belonging. children and families openly share their experiences, and work towards change.

Feeling uplifted after today’s #RestorativePractice workshop! So powerful to see skilled professionals—many new to Devon—connecting, sharing, and strengthening teams. RP is shaping not just how we work with families, but how we work together. #TeamDevon #RelationalPractice #Devon

“Get here now!!!” A perpetrator shouted it in a re-enactment. The room went silent. You could hear a pin drop..even the quietest fly. That’s how powerful today’s Domestic Abuse Conference was. Hard stories. Real lives. Impossibleto ignore. #DA #TraumaInformed #RestorativePractice

Incredible energy at today’s Restorative Practice workshop Multi-agency teams came together to turn theory into practice — led by values, skills & outcomes that matter to our children This is how change begins. #RestorativePractice #RelationalWork #MultiAgency #RestorativeDevon