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Code of best practice

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 19 January 2015 - Categories: Education and training, Knowledge and skills, Mental health

Personalised. Respectful. Best outcomes. Independence. Equality. Human rights. These are very familiar words in our lexicon of social work. Every day, we strive to support people and families in their efforts to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. Ensuring people’s …

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Education and empathy

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 5 December 2014 - Categories: Consultation and engagement, Education and training, Knowledge and skills

Being a social worker is a privilege, but it is one which carries huge responsibilities. When you work so closely with those you are seeking to help, effective relationships require a high degree of emotional intelligence - an awareness that …

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What’s possible and who cares?

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 27 February 2014 - Categories: Education and training, Knowledge and skills, Viewpoint

As social workers’ practice becomes less about “what’s wrong here and how do we fix it?” and more about “what’s possible here and what is the best outcome?” For those who are served by social workers it may be timely to take this approach to …

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