More than 50 social workers at seven local authorities across the country are trialing the use of a specially-created bag of resources to help professionals to communicate and engage with
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A Queen’s University Belfast academic has launched his findings from an innovative research project which engaged 9/11 survivors to help social work students in their understanding of trauma. Dr Joe
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Many parents looking after youngsters that have experienced trauma in their lives have faced violence from a child in their care, according to a poll. For many mothers and fathers,
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This resource aims to support social workers and other social care staff to improve recording skills – how you write down what you have seen and done, your analysis of
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) has announced that Digital Certification is now in place for their 43,000 registrants which include social workers, social work students and social care
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Guildford MP, Anne Milton, has praised Surrey County Council social workers for their ‘passion and energy’ on a visit this week. The MP met staff working in the new Children’s
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Minister for Children and Families, Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed Social Work England will become the new regulator for the profession later this year. Speaking at a national Association of Directors
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University bosses are considering their response after losing the latest round of a legal fight with a devout Christian thrown off a social work course following allegations he posted derogatory
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A devout Christian thrown off a university social work course after being accused of posting derogatory comments about homosexuals and bisexuals on Facebook has won the latest round of a
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Social Workers from across Northern Ireland celebrated their success and commitment to lifelong learning at the annual Professional in Practice awards hosted by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Awards
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