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Leadership training programme launched for PSWs, AMHP leads and principal OTs in adults’ services

Community Care

A government-backed leadership training scheme has been launched for principal social workers (PSW), approved mental health professional (AMHP) leads and principal occupational therapists (POT) in adults’ services in English councils. An in-person conference at the end of the programme.

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Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

Social Work Bubble

Being a therapist and social worker can make for chaotic days and constantly changing schedules. Here is the breakdown of my daily schedule (generally speaking) and what my days look like as a therapist in New York City. As a fee-for-service therapist, my schedule is ultimately up to me. Video call my partner.

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Social Work England to review fees for practitioners

Community Care

Social Work England: £90. Scottish Social Services Council: £80. Social Care Wales: £80. Northern Ireland Social Care Council: £65. Annual registration fees . Health and Care Professions Council: £98.12 (plus one -off scrutiny fee £68.68, though newly qualified staff pay 50% fee in first year).

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BASW warns of ‘dilution of social worker role’ as DHSC plans more assessments by non-qualified staff

Community Care

Dealing with shortages of social workers by hiring social work assistants or trainees – for example, those undertaking apprenticeships – who may be easier to recruit.

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Adult social worker numbers hit record high on back of funding rise

Community Care

English councils increased their headcount of adult social workers, including agency staff, from 17,300 to 18,500 in the year to September 2023, a 7% boost, according to annual statistics released this week by Skills for Care. Over the same period, the social worker vacancy rate fell from 11.6%

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NHS to get most of £500m winter adult social care funding

Community Care

Social care leaders have criticised the delay, with Association of Directors of Adult Social Services president Sarah McClinton saying that it had left the sector entering a challenging winter with “no certainty, no plan and increasingly little time”. 13,000 people stuck in hospitals.

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Over three-quarters of social work roles not offered on part-time basis despite small rise in rate

Community Care

In response to SWU’s research, social work leaders said they recognised the value of giving practitioners the opportunity to work part-time but struggled to do so because of service pressures. This is an opportunity and challenge for councils,” said ADASS joint chief executive Sheila Norris.