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Social Work Recap: the value of disabled people’s voices and the scale of adult care’s funding shortfall

Community Care

BBC Sounds: how the voices of disabled people can shape social care Photo: enterlinedesign/Fotolia Anna Severwright, the convener of social care movement #socialcarefuture, has spoken out about her experience as a disabled person and what is needed to create a “fit for purpose” adult social care system.

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ADASS president: ‘If you see black women in leadership, you believe you can achieve that too’

Community Care

Three in ten of the social workers whom Tarka and her colleagues lead are black, Asian or from an ethnic minority, but this diversity is not reflected in adults’ services’ leadership cadre. “I want to have a focus on inclusion and diversity. So why has Tarka stayed put?

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Racial diversity remains low among children’s directors, reveals ADCS data

Community Care

Racial diversity among directors of children’s services remains low, compared with the populations they serve and the workforces they lead, a survey has revealed. 8% considered themselves disabled. “This is something all local authorities are focussed on, as is the association. .”

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs. Respect for Individuality: Recognising Diversity: Social workers respect the uniqueness of each client. They adapt their practices to be culturally sensitive and respectful.

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Record number of female directors of children’s services, report finds

Community Care

Steve Crocker, ADCS president, said: “The DCS community is now much more diverse in terms of gender compared to other domains of diversity and reflects the good succession planning that has been put in place by many councils.”. Ongoing lack of ethnic diversity among DCSs. Related articles.

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Fostering system at risk of reaching ‘breaking point’, warns Ofsted

Community Care

The Association of Director of Children’s Services (ADCS) said the figures showed government needed to invest in recruiting more foster carers. “A However, without the support from national government this is becoming increasingly difficult as the number of children coming into care continues to rise.”.

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Adoptions continue to decline with children waiting longer to be placed, latest figures show

Community Care

Children adopted from care falls to lowest in 21 years, government figures show. Government signals shift towards national adoption services under latest strategy. Related articles. Children’s minister’s call for directors to prioritise adoption lambasted by sector heads. 18-month waits.