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How social workers’ role would change under Working Together overhaul

Community Care

The Department for Education has proposed far-reaching changes to social workers’ roles under Working Together to Safeguard Children, its guidance on services for children in need of help and protection in England. By contrast, the proposed update to the guidance mentions ‘social worker’ just 23 times.

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

Community Care

The Department for Education’s (DfE) revised version of Working Together to Safeguard Children has removed the previous requirement for child in need assessments and casework to be reserved for qualified social workers. Child protection enquiries and casework will remain ring-fenced for social workers.

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Podcast 043: Thinking Critically About Youth Work – Part 2

Ultimate Youth Worker

In todays episode of the Ultimate Youth Worker Podcast, “Thinking Critically About Youth Work: Part Two”, Aaron continues to speak with Dr. Brian Belton about the need for youth workers to be critically reflective about who we are as professionals. Thinking Critically About Youth Work: Part 2. SHOW NOTES.