Concerns over how #socialworkers’ ongoing competence is assured & the growing backlog of #fitnesstopractise hearings have led professional standards watchdog to find #SocialWorkEngland failed to meet 2 standards in its latest performance review.
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#Children with #SEND & #care system involvement face greatest odds of criminalisation.
New research reveals a need for early intervention & a multi-agency support system.
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@ManMetUni@sheffielduni@NSPCC@MoJGovUK
First wave of #YoungFuturesHubs launches to tackle #youthcrime & rebuild services
8 new hubs across England aim to reduce #knifecrime & rebuild #youth services by providing joined-up support for young people in high-need areas
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@educationgovuk@NSPCC
#Job: #ChildrensHomes - Registered Manager
@coventrycc is recruiting a residential Manager experienced in children’s services to support Coventry's vulnerable #children & their #families.
➡️Apply by 26 April: https://t.co/ajDrpfFsIN
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“Our strength comes from the ground”: #CalumGallacher stands for #SWUGeneralSecretary. #SocialWorkToday interviews candidates so #SWU members can make informed choices.
Know how to vote? Read how eligible members can vote via the ballot.
Calum’s interview: https://t.co/86Cqicatn5
“Everyone wants to feel supported”: #DaveCallow stands for #SWUGeneralSecretary. #SocialWorkToday interviews candidates so #SWU members can make informed choices.
Know how to vote? Read how eligible members can vote via the ballot.
Dave’s interview: https://t.co/ZpxQC2wlKe
On his priorities, Dave says: “The union is only as healthy as its membership. So firstly, we need to increase our membership.” He adds, “for me, it's about creating a healthier membership” & “I think we do that by developing the union contact programme.”
As a #socialworker I have first-hand experience & don't think citing sections of [#tradeunionlegislation] serves purpose. I think the exam is an arbitrary barrier to be selective about who might be successful. I question the ballot's integrity that publishes endorsed/not endorsed
#Joboftheweek - #ResidentialChildrensWorker ⭐
Passionate about improving children's lives? Ready for a role to support & transform futures? @coventrycc want to hear from you.
✅Apply by 12 April here: https://t.co/fHO02fDtgj
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#SocialWorkToday is releasing exclusive interviews with the candidates for @SWU_UK General Secretary on Monday 30 March 2026. Make sure you’re subscribed to be among the first to receive our exclusive coverage directly.
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#Socialworkers left to plug the gaps in a “broken system” with their own money.
Research by @SWU_UK finds many practitioners are continuing to pay for food, travel & energy costs for vulnerable people, raising concerns about gaps in emergency support.
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@DavidLammy reflects on his own experience of #adoption & calls for urgent global action to place #children with safe, loving families.
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