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Child in need cases opened up to non-social work staff despite risk concerns

Community Care

Case for opening up child in need role In its consultation on the plans, the DfE suggested this would enable staff already working with families – including family support workers, drug and alcohol practitioners, domestic abuse workers and youth workers – to take on the lead practitioner role.

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Podcast 036: Child Rights

Ultimate Youth Worker

In this episode of the Ultimate Youth Worker Podcast ‘Child Rights’ Aaron and Jessy give us some insight into the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child and how youth workers can use the articles within it to sharpen their practice. Youth work has long fought for the rights of young people.

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Podcast 033: Cultural Intelligence PART 2

Ultimate Youth Worker

In this episode of the Ultimate Youth Worker Podcast ‘Cultural Intelligence PART 2’ Aaron continues to speak with Gregg Morris from Mahana Culture about how we can begin to gain some Cultural Intelligence. As youth workers we have a developing Intelligence or IQ eg. theory that informs our youth work practice.

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Podcast 032: Cultural Intelligence Part 1

Ultimate Youth Worker

In this episode of the Ultimate Youth Worker Podcast ‘Cultural Intelligence PART 1’ Aaron speaks with Gregg Morris from Mahana Culture about how we can begin to gain some Cultural Intelligence. As youth workers we have a developing Intelligence or IQ eg. theory that informs our youth work practice. First Name.

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How to implement multi-agency working

The Frontline

The children and families that social workers support are often being supported by multiple different people across different settings. This is often overlooked across agencies, but showcasing what has worked really well is such an effective way to persuade others to adopt a collaborative approach.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile justice system. thyroid disorder or neurological problems) Review of personal history (e.g.,

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Podcast 035: National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

Ultimate Youth Worker

In this episode of the Ultimate Youth Worker Podcast ‘National Principles for Child Safe Organisations’ Aaron gives us an overview of the ten principles and where they came from. As youth workers our sector has always championed the rights of the child however there hasn’t been a standard that we all were required to meet.