Being a social worker involves working with complexity, taking difficult decisions and making a positive difference in challenging circumstances. Hardly surprisingly, these skills are at a premium in a range of roles and sectors – and social workers contribute above …
These resources provide practice and curriculum guidance for social workers specialising in dementia, autism and mental capacity. They were commissioned by me in my capacity as Chief Social Worker for Adults in the Department of Health, in partnership with the …
Sometimes, being proud of your profession is not enough. Whilst we have every right and reason to proclaim our professionalism and leadership from the rooftops, we still need to demonstrate our effectiveness and value each and every day. It’s an …
We are nothing if we are not experts in the human condition. As social workers we are among the few health and care professionals who can claim to see peoples’ problems in the full context of their day to day …
As social workers working in all settings, we know how important our role is in supporting people to live happier and healthier lives – but sometimes it’s good to know that others appreciate and understand our work too. So, I …
I know that social workers are very busy and often feel they don’t have the time to keep up with - let alone contribute to – research. However, this is one area where we really do have to step up …
Blog post updated 20 July 2015 We can talk endlessly about the need for more effective integration of health and social care services and wax lyrical about our collective wish for better health outcomes, but sometimes it’s just better to …
As our newly elected ministers settle into their respective portfolios, I’ve been reflecting on my priorities as Chief Social Worker for Adults. Top of the list for me is the need for social work to be positioned and embedded at …
Last November, I encouraged social workers, educators and anyone involved in supporting vulnerable individuals and families to take part in the Autism Statutory Guidance consultation. I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to me to see the values and …
Today I am very pleased to announce we have published the Department of Health response to the consultation on the knowledge and skills required for social work in adult social care. Social workers touch the lives of so many people …