Social Work Scotland

The official X feed for Social Work Scotland, professional leadership body.
This account is inactive. Please find us on LinkedIn @Social Work Scotland.

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We are now on Bluesky and you can follow us @ https://t.co/Yvn5xm4ypL

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Social Work Scotland will no longer be posting on X, with an aim to increasing meaningful engagement.

You can still keep up to date by

Following us on LinkedIn @ Social Work Scotland
https://t.co/eHDHSu15D6
Checking our website Publications and News
https://t.co/2Oxlfs6X8P

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We're closed for festive break and this account won't be monitored 20 Dec to 5 Jan.

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Both social work leaders and front line workers can give their views via https://t.co/SoBT0b60JY

[healthandcare.scot @hacscot]

"We know racism is prevalent in social work, but we do not have enough data on the full extent of the issue, its impact on people, or actions being taken.”

@socworkscot @ScotsSW @P_H_S_Official @MareeToddMSP @neilcgray
https://t.co/1Hr116xe69

[RuralSocialWorkScotland @ScotsRuralSW]

Vigilantism in rural areas- come along to our 10 Dec lunchtime webinar to hear perspectives from those with criminal convictions affected by this and social work practitioners @irissorg @ScotsSW @socworkscot https://t.co/b4uQ96htsM

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

CELCIS is looking for a wonder-yule design for our 2024 Christmas card. It's time for your children and young people to get creative and send us their festive designs for the chance for them to win a £50 voucher: https://t.co/50nQJE1zLc

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

To round the day off we welcomed Dr Helen Whincup, Senior Lecturer at the University of Stirling and the key findings from 'Permanently Progressing Phase 2: Middle Childhood', discussing 'building secure futures for children'.

#ROconf24 @StirUni

[John Trainer @jct62]

@socworkscot @CELCIStweets @CYCJScotland Both thought provoking presentations as demonstrated by the lunch time conversations #ROCONF24

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Our pre-lunch presentations covered findings on 'Learning from experiences of Section 25' research and what Reviewing Officers need to know about 'Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024'.

Huge thanks to Brandi Lee @CELCIStweets and Deborah @CYCJScotland

#ROconf24

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Next up we had the launch of the Reviewing Officers Handbook 2024-2030 created by Social Work Scotland Reviewing Officers subgroup, which is now fully available online!

https://t.co/WZu9Byyuy4

#ROconf24

[John Trainer @jct62]

Introducing the handbook (a good practice guide) is Brenda-Ann #ROCONF24 @socworkscot

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

Great to hear from @SharonLMartin1, Chair of the National IRO Managers Partnership on 'Where to begin', a truly inspiring start to the day.

#ROconf24

[John Trainer @jct62]

Thanks to @SharonLMartin1 for her thoughtful and human contribution to the @socworkscot Independent Reviewing Officer conference #ROCONF24 it was a great start to the day

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We're rounding up an incredibly insightful morning in Stirling at the Reviewing Officers conference chaired by Social Work Scotland Convenor, John Trainer.

@jct62 #ROconf24

[John Trainer @jct62]

@socworkscot Honoured to be asked to be the chair for today’s conference. #ROCONF24

[Debbie Nolan @DebbieAnne84]

Great to be at #roconf24 @socworkscot today to talk about the children (care and justice) (Scotland) act and what independent reviewing officers need to know @CYCJScotland

[SASW @ScotsSW]

The Social Work Anti-Racism Oversight Group, @SG_OCSWA @Irissorg has launched a national workforce survey. Have your say before the 29 Nov 2024!
Survey Link: https://t.co/b9euspUX1I
Anti-racism Statement of Intent: https://t.co/f8vrhdqs6x
Read more👉 https://t.co/P22k6QkXKZ

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We are one of those partners - we're working with leaders and managers in social work to be at the front of this change.

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

There is no place for racism in social work - partners are taking steps to drive out racism from the sector.

Anti-racism in Social Work: A Statement of Intent was published today by the Social Work Anti-racism Oversight Group https://t.co/yKUwShESQR

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We're looking forward to Alison Penman representing us next week on the panel for The Role of Social Work in Child Contact🗣️

[Scottish Women's Aid @scotwomensaid]

Our National Conference is almost here! Book your place.

When it comes to child contact our court system needs reform.

The negative impact on women in child contact court cases is worsened by the inconsistent treatment of domestic abuse between family courts and child protection agencies.

While child protection professionals urge women to leave abusive partners for the safety of their children, family courts often downplay the abuse in child contact cases.

Courts expect women to facilitate contact with abusive fathers, even when there are concerns about safety.

Women who oppose such contact or request supervision are often viewed as uncooperative or hostile, rather than as having valid concerns for their children's well-being.

Want to hear from the experts on the issues and possible solutions regarding child contact in Scotland?

📢 Join SWA and leading Scottish and international experts in law, justice and social work to explore and draw attention to the systemic issues at play regarding #childcontact, highlighting the need to reform justice processes in Scotland. More info and book your place 👉 https://t.co/OddaounClS

[SASW @ScotsSW]

Check out this great video for an overview of GIRFE, the focus of our next Social Work Policy Panel on 3 December 1200 - 1300. There’s still time to book your free place!

👉 Watch the video: https://t.co/AWsEeERImu
👉 Reserve your spot here https://t.co/Z4uBhwYgGT

#GIRFE

[RuralSocialWorkScotland @ScotsRuralSW]

Want to learn how stigma & vigilantism affects those with criminal convictions in rural areas? What practitioners can do? Come to our lunchtime webinar on 10th Dec 1-2pm @ScotsSW @socworkscot @irissorg

https://t.co/b4uQ96htsM

[Margaret McIntyre @MargaretMac321]

poverty and cost of living pressures were factors in a drop in the numbers applying to social work courses.