In part two of Liz Hughes' guest blog recounting her experience of being a Grenfell Tower key worker, she explains how gaining trust, establishing needs and setting priorities were vital in helping a displaced family cope with the fire's traumatic …
Emotions are still raw and the process of recovery ongoing for the survivors, family and friends affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. In the days that followed this tragedy, the worst of times gave rise to the best of humanity …
New Sheffield based regulator for social work in England announced Even before I became Chief Social Worker for Adults, I was committed to driving forward improvements in – and the expansion of – social work practice. Then, as now, I’ve …
A statement detailing the knowledge and skills required for adult social work supervisors to make sure effective professional supervision is provided to registered social workers is now out for consultation. In my last annual report, I highlighted the importance of …
Many of you will have seen the announcement from the First Secretary of State, Damian Green outlining the next steps on reform of adult social care. As people are living longer and the population ages, the Government recognises the need …
During the many conversations I have with colleagues in the care and support sector, the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality social care workforce to serve growing, aging and diversifying populations is a frequent topic. It’s a challenge the …
Readers of my previous blog celebrating the extension and additional funding for Named Social Worker Pilots will already be aware of the Innovation Unit and their collaboration with SCIE as together they work to distil the learning thus far from …
Although it’s true to say that no two days are the same in the world of social work, we generally work with individuals and families to support them through difficult times. We are there to make sure they are safeguarded …
As someone who once worked in an Emergency Duty Team, I have incredible respect for those social workers who work through the night providing vital responses and services to children, families and adults. They work effectively and efficiently alongside colleagues …
Thought provoking strengths based workshop inspires my new report So much of what we do in our profession is about enabling people to have the best possible lives. We are there to help them build on their strengths and focus …