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Starmer fails to confirm future of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund as end looms

Community Care

Prime minister links ASGSF and welfare reform However, Starmer appeared to characterise it as part of the welfare system and link its future to the government’s reforms to disability and incapacity benefits. Some are children who are suicidal, who are self-harming, who somehow dont meet the criteria for Camhs.

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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

Community Care

Asks purposeful, inquiring questions to explore actual or likelihood of significant harm to the child. Makes persistent and creative efforts to gather information in complex circumstances relating to risk, particularly in cases of exploitation, extrafamilial harm, and organised child sexual abuse.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. Q: How did you learn to practice self-care? Book cover.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

We demonstrate professional commitment by taking responsibility for our conduct, practice, self-care and development. Your self-care is your responsibility at all times. The secret to lasting success is self-care and balance. v) Always uphold an individual’s rights to freedom of choice and self-determination.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

It can also impair people’s ability to trust, communicate, and form healthy relationships, affecting their sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. 3 – Peer support and self-help Support from others with similar experiences is important, especially for individuals from marginalized communities.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Depending on individual’s communication needs, I use Tell me, Explain and Describe (TED) questions throughout my assessment to help me gather more information through one question rather than a range. I consider potential barriers to communication because of a disability or age-related disability.