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Social work pays tribute to one of its own as Mark Drakeford announces resignation

Community Care

This was followed by stints in several ministerial roles, including as health and social services minister from 2013-16, before he became first minister in 2018. Then, as health and social services minister, he presided over the passage of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) 2014. ”

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International Conference of the ASEAN-Social Work Education and Social Development 2023.

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

It aims to bring together academics and practitioners in social work and related disciplines to share their experiences in assessing and responding to emergencies, disasters, epidemics, and advancing social services for social development, particularly in the ASEAN region.

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Social work leaders come together to tackle mounting workforce issues

Community Care

This has been enriched recently by the vast majority of registered practitioners providing details on their protected characteristics on their online accounts with Social Work England. “That gives us an unprecedented level of information to inform this work.

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GEPE Notebooks – Academic Journal of the Study and Research Group on Ethics

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

In this sense, in his articles he presents unpublished reflections both from researchers who are in training, and from the best and most established researchers that the editors can attract to publish in the magazine, as well as from university professors in the field of ethics and related topics who are available. Current Issue Vol.

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Agile working failing to meet social workers’ needs in Scotland, finds study

Community Care

Approaches in which people are not allocated a fixed desk and work at different times and locations depending on need have become increasingly common, but practitioners are consistently negative about them, found a five-year study into newly qualified social workers published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). .

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Supervising in 2024: A Field and Continuing Ed Collaboration

University of Connecticut

Multicultural workforces are the norm in social service and educational agencies. Though such diversity is positive in many ways, it can also create challenges for staff.

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Greetings from Dean Laura Curran

University of Connecticut

Given current events and in keeping with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Focal Area, we will be hosting trainings on Islamophobia and antisemitism this spring for our students. I’ve met many of you when visiting local social service organizations as well as at our alumni gatherings and coffee hours.