A new scheme has been launched to recruit and train graduates to become mental health social workers. The Think Ahead programme is being announced by Care and Support Minister Norman
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Social workers and those involved in educating and supporting individuals new to or developing their careers in social work have a new modus operandi – one which our Chief Social
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New guidance is now available for trainers working with newly qualified social workers (NQSW), social workers and other professionals who work in adult care and community care settings, particularly as
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Social Services Minister Jim Wells has paid tribute to Northern Ireland’s social workers following an event to recognise and celebrate excellence in social work practice. The fourth Regional Social Work
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The 2015 Social Work Awards, recognising the efforts of social workers and highlighting the positive impact of the profession, have taken place at a ceremony at Belfast City Hall yesterday.
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A man whose wife was killed by their 13-year-old foster child has called for a close investigation into social work services. Bryan McKenzie, 40, outlined a series of concerns about
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Glasgow City Council has launched an internal investigation into the conduct of a senior member of its social work department. Raymond Bell, Head of Mental Health and Adult Support &
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A report into health and social care in Northern Ireland has praised the high standards of professional development for social workers in Northern Ireland. Sir Liam Donaldson’s report ‘Right Time
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Thurrock Council is taking steps to entice qualified social workers who have experience of working in children’s services back into the profession by running a ‘Return to Social Work’ course.
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Social worker Mrs Tsitsi Nhevera has been suspended from The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register for a period of 12 months after receiving a caution from West Midlands
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