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Social Work England consults on best interests assessor training standards

Community Care

Social Work England is seeking views on proposed standards it will use to approve and monitor best interests assessor (BIA) training courses. “I think we need providers to respond to the consultation [on this point],” she said.

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Social worker shortages sector’s biggest concern in delivering cap on care costs

Community Care

The lack of adult social workers is the sector’s biggest concern as it prepares to deliver the cap on care costs, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has found. More social workers needed amid shortages. It is giving a further £2.9m over that period.

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DV – When the Teen Fights Back

Gary Direnfeld

He had been to previous therapists. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Mom never left his father. He said no.

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Social Work England to review fees for practitioners

Community Care

Social Work England is to review the fees it charges practitioners under its new strategy, covering 2023-26. Social workers have been charged £90 a year for registration, and its renewal, since 2015, firstly under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and then Social Work England since 2019. the year before.

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AMHP and approved mental capacity professional training standards finalised

Community Care

Social Work England has finalised training standards for approved mental health professionals (AMHPs) and the new role of approved mental capacity professional (AMCP) following consultation. AMHP and approved mental capacity professional training standards launched for consultation. Related articles. What the standards say.

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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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Councils to consider outsourcing care assessments to manage impact of cap on care costs

Community Care

With the policy expected to result in hundreds of thousands more assessments and reviews a year , the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has already said that councils will need to recruit more social workers, which it plans to support by increasing the number of qualifying routes into the profession.