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Social Work England consults on best interests assessor training standards

Community Care

It has launched the consultation in the wake of the government’s decision in April to delay introducing the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) – its planned replacement for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) – beyond the next election, due in 2024.

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How equipped is children’s social work for digital safeguarding?

Community Care

Our work seeks to develop innovative ways in which children and young people can digitally and safely self-refer to children’s social care, allowing them to communicate harms and experiences in real time. Image: Dzmitry/Adobe Stock Addressing these requires policy changes and for the government to adopt a digital safeguarding approach.

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Councils referring more children from residential to foster care, report agencies

Community Care

Providers reported a “sharp increase”, particularly since spring 2022, in referrals for children – some very young – with deteriorating mental health, with rising numbers self-harming as well. 3m of this will go towards a regional recruitment project in the North East. .

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Caseloads bigger, more complex and harder to manage, say children’s social workers

Community Care

Sharp rise in children’s social workers leaving council roles, government figures show. Advanced or consultant practitioners had lower caseloads (24.3 Hidden harms endured over the pandemic are now coming to light, meaning the time and resources needed by each individual family are greater than ever before. Related articles.

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Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia

Psychological Health Care

Fortunately, there is a growing awareness of the issue with organisations such as Safe Work Australia , Mind Your Head , unions and Government organisations placing a spotlight on prevention of harm and management of workplace mental health. In Australia, workplaces are required to manage factors that can harm mental health.

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Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Essay Sample

Social Work Haven

In NRA & Ors, Re [2015] EWCOP 59 judgement made it clear that it is well established that the approach to the existence of a deprivation of liberty is governed by the Guzzardi principle. Necessary to prevent harm and proportionate to risk of harm. 4 (6) MCA) and consulted with family and carers (s.4 4 (7) MCA).

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This approach helps clients build resilience and self-efficacy. Self-Care: Personal Well-being: Social workers understand the importance of self-care to maintain their own well-being.