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‘Why practice education research must be catalyst for tackling longstanding issues facing role’

Community Care

By Leeanne Olivant, NOPT In the dynamic landscape of social work, practice educators (PEs) stand as vital pillars. The role’s critical importance in nurturing the next generation of social workers and retaining experienced practitioners was highlighted in a Social Work England-commissioned review, which reported last month.

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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry chair reflects on social work, 21 years on

Community Care

Our interview with Lord Herbert Laming is part of a new series of profiles of key figures who have shaped social work over the past five decades, to celebrate Community Care’s 50th anniversary. I think that social workers have gotten a much better understanding of their role, responsibilities and their powers.”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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No adult social care minister appointed six weeks into Truss premiership

Community Care

Junior minister Neil O’Brien is understood to be covering the adult social care brief and has carried out visits to social care services, according to sector sources, but has made no public statements specifically in this capacity of which Community Care is aware.

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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Meanwhile, the trust said it had suspended a number of staff pending investigation and commissioned an independent clinical review of the service, which experts interviewed for Panorama said had a “toxic culture” What did Panorama find? Related articles.

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‘Vital but not fit for purpose’: parents’ views on supervision orders

Community Care

Not worth the paper they are written on’; ‘lack teeth’; ‘thresholds confusing’ – these are just some of the comments made by social workers and other professionals in a national study of supervision orders supporting family reunification in 2019. By Professor Judith Harwin and Lily Golding. There is an urgent need for this review.

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Figuring Out Child Behavior: More Than Meets the Eye.

Gary Direnfeld

I wonder about a “nonverbal learning disability.” Prior to having met the child, I had an extensive interview with both parents. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. The child was almost five. Acting out was an issue. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.