Laura Kerr

Head of Policy & Workforce, Social Work Scotland. Also mum, friend, wife, and social worker. Intermittent tweeter. Views expressed are my own etc…

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

@derrick_pearce Congratulations @derrick_pearce , fantastic news 🎉

[SASW @ScotsSW]

We are hiring a Business Development & Engagement Officer. This is a permanent part-time role (17.5 hours per week) Salary £14,768 (Grade C £29,536 - £40,277 prorata to hours) + pension + benefits Click here to apply 👉 https://t.co/N3eb38qevM

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

It's today! The last day for earlybird tickets - get yours before they run out! https://t.co/mH7QjsM2fI

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Just a few days left for our Comms and Events role - if you're an experienced communicator looking to grow in a new role, we'd love to hear from you! https://t.co/Q0CY6Ukkqu

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

Come work with our wonderful team!

[goodmoves.org @goodmovesjobs]

Adult Social Work Policy and Practice Lead opportunity with @socworkscot https://t.co/bBCS7EEJKK £53,000 – £62,000 Edinburgh / hybrid #opportunity #SocialWork

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

ASP - Share your knowledge about the resources that have supported your practice

[COSLA @COSLA]

The Winter Summit event brings together senior leaders across health and social care to promote the value of collaboration and whole system leadership ahead of winter. #HealthandCareWinterScot 2/2

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

The importance of compassion, for people who receive health and care services, for our colleagues planning and delivering services with us, and for ourselves (as both!) cannot be overstated.
#HealthandCareWinterScot

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

Eddie Fraser giving Fantastic examples of the importance of collaborative leadership and the fundamental importance of Human Rights enablement
#HealthandCareWinterScot

[Jennifer Rezendes @JenniferRezen14]

An important read for social workers to gain an understanding of the context in which our peers are operating within. We’re all connected to this, we all benefit when social care is respected and valued. #carecrisis Stand in solidarity with #socialcare

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

It’s a special kind of joy when sonic youth comes on the radio during a work day 🤘 @BBC6Music

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

This looks fascinating. Can’t wait to read 👍

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

@ScotRail Thanks for the update ❤️ and the GIF gave me a wee smile

[Jonny Adamson @jon_adamson92]

Great opportunity to be part of an organisation that really values and invests in its comms and public affairs work.

You'll have loads of autonomy, opportunities to learn/develop and get to work on a host of interesting, diverse and important campaigns relating to social work 👇

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

a disappointing definition of social work here from @carehomepro - what do colleagues think of this? https://t.co/2MGxnT2DIN

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

New date Wednesday 24 May. This is sure to be an interesting and thought provoking session.

[Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser (OCSWA) @SG_OCSWA]

Book your place now: In conversation with Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Adviser, Wednesday 26 April 17:30-18:30
https://t.co/xd2hYn00ZT @Eventbrite

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Would have loved to see a mention for the distinct and critical role of social work professionals in the social care system acknowledged here.

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

@ShelleyMac1982 Ah Shelley! Congrats on your new role. You’ll be fabulous I’m sure!! Xx

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

Said a fond farewell to @JenniferRezen14 today. A fantastic colleague and friend, all the very best of luck at @FifeHSCP. Much love ❤️
@socworkscot

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

#DSS1

[Laura Kerr @lakerr19]

It has been an absolute privilege to get to know and grow amongst the very best. Totally recommend #DSSL to social work colleagues #wholesystemsthinking
#wholesystemsleadership