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Council improves to ‘good’ after increasing social worker numbers to cut caseloads

Community Care

A council criticised by inspectors for high caseloads has improved to a good Ofsted rating after hiring more social workers to reduce workloads. The council’s full-time equivalent of social workers rose from 345 to 368 between 2017 and 2020, during which time average caseloads fell from 19.5 Direct work praised.

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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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Are You Struggling With a Social Worker Personal Statement?

Social Work Haven

This personal statement will suit social work students who will soon qualify as social workers, and may want to look into applying for a Newly Qualified Social Worker role within children services. I recognise that there may be a power imbalance between social workers and service users.

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The role of research in adult social work

Social Work With Adults

Lyn Romeo: Those of you who are regular readers of my reports and blogs will know that one of my priorities continues to be the importance and value of social care research in social work. In 2018, the Partnership published ten priorities for Adult Social Work. It’s so inspiring to have their contribution.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Fond farewell to Fran Leddra

Social Work With Adults

I'd like to take this opportunity to say a big thanks to Fran Leddra, who comes to the end of her secondment as joint Chief Social Worker (CSW) for Adults. Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey pictured (pre-pandemic) at the beginning of their joint tenure as Chief Social Workers for Adults in 2019. Engagement on the big issues.

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New CE Certificates Support DEI Goals

Michigan Social Work

The Office of Continuing Education announces two new web-based certificate programs: the Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design, and the Online Certificate in Dismantling Oppression. These courses provide knowledge and skills that are relevant to social workers as well as a broad range of other professionals.