Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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 International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 31, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), are proud to announce the upcoming Global Social Work Conference; #SWSD2026.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Advanced fostering practitioner Vivian Okeze-Tirado was working at home when she was crowned overall winner at this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards. Okeze-Tirado said she enjoyed her time in Brighton but did not think there was enough diversity within her course, which she said “had an impact on my learning”.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Social Work England has set out its expectations of graduates on joining the profession in England. It has published 82 statements covering the knowledge, skills and behaviours the regulator believes that newly qualified social workers should possess at the point of registration to enable them to meet its professional standards.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Social Work Speaks is a reference tool that represents the collective thinking of thousands of social workers across all fields of practice. Social workers, often referred to as agents of change, join the profession with the intention of making the world a better place. Earn CEUs with this book.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 5, 2021

Definitions of Integrity Sample Teaching Practices Social Work: Social workers are continually aware of the profession’s mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner consistent with them. Social workers should take measures to care for themselves professionally and personally.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need a sample letter of recommendation for a social worker? Well, writing a letter of recommendatio n can be a powerful tool in helping social workers advance in their careers, prepare for their interviews, secure job opportunities, or pursue educational endeavors.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2024

Welcome Welcome to the REAL Social Workers Online Magazine this is the place where we support and encourage social workers, like me, through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. As social workers, we know beauty is not one-dimensional. As social workers, we have so much to offer.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Now What: How can you use your Pinterest boards in your future practice as a social worker?; and/or What would you like to learn more about using Pinterest of other social media as a social worker? I think this is a key skill for social workers as the amount of evidence-informed knowledge is ever-growing.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 14, 2023

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) period can be a daunting and challenging time, especially when you do not have access to the right resources. Knowing where to find the best books for newly qualified social workers could help make your ASYE more enjoyable.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Is psychology degree equivalent to social work?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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Community Care

MAY 30, 2024

The adoption system is “institutionally racist”, sector leaders have warned, in a strategy designed to tackle ethnic inequalities facing children and prospective adopters and a lack of diversity in the workforce. of the child population. of prospective adopters approved in England from 2018-19 to 2020-21, compared with the 6.4%

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JANUARY 25, 2024

The tripartite committee comprising the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), are delighted to announce Nairobi, Kenya, as the host city for the upcoming World Conference on Social Work and Social Development.

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Social Work Haven

JANUARY 3, 2022

Helps us understand our role as social workers. What are the 9 core social work competencies in the UK? Diversity & Equality.   Identify and behave as a professional social worker, committed to professional development. Social workers are members of an internationally recognised profession.

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Community Care

JANUARY 6, 2023

While there had been a general improvement in discourse around racial diversity and inclusion, there was often a disconnect between the intent of senior managers and the experiences of newly qualified social workers, found Skills for Care’s 2021-22 report on the children’s ASYE. What do you do with this data?

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Dear UConn SSW Community, National Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, offers us the opportunity to honor prolific and diverse cultures of Latine communities.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dear Alumni Colleagues, It’s hard to believe that I completed my first semester as Dean at the UConn School of Social Work. 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.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This annual event celebrates the many diverse cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latinx/a/o communities. At the School of Social Work, we are pleased to highlight the achievements and contributions of these communities to our country and world.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This annual event celebrates the many diverse cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latinx/a/o communities. At the School of Social Work, we are pleased to highlight the achievements and contributions of these communities to our country and world.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

ECSWE 20-23 of June 2023 -Diversity and Social Work Education: Building Bridges for Sustainable Futures! – Diversity, Intersecting Inequalities and Pedagogy of Hope in SWE. – Social Work, Political Diversity and Active Citizenship in SWE. Oporto – Save the date! CONFERENCE THEMES.

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Community Care

MAY 9, 2023

Social work leaders must integrate anti-racism into all aspects of practice to achieve change, experts told a conference recently. Self-reflection Fellow panelist Kristel Campbell, a trainee social worker with 20 years’ experience within youth justice, called on service leaders to look critically at their own biases.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Stapleton is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, class of 2016. Since graduating, Natasha began her employment with CREC – Capitol Region Education Council, where she started her career as a School Social Worker. This passion for advocacy is also seen through her volunteer work.

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Community Care

MARCH 3, 2023

of FTE children’s services posts were held by agency workers, up from 15.5% The number of frontline “case holding” social workers working in children’s services fell by 8% , from September 2020 to September 2022. At the same time, 17.6% as of September 2021. a year earlier.

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Community Care

APRIL 17, 2024

He was one of those children whose lives were transformed by a social worker. From the age of seven, up until his adoption, he had the same social worker, with whom he remained in contact into his 20s. “I had a really positive experience of social workers,” he says.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 7, 2023

How do Social Workers Prepare Clients for Termination? Why is Termination Important in Social Work? By following the GIM’s framework, social workers can help their clients create a better future for themselves and their communities. How do Social Workers Prepare Clients for Termination?

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

I have compiled below a list of essential social work practice skills that are vital for all social workers. This article covers – What are the social work practice skills? Ethical Decision Making Why are social work practice skills important? What are the biggest issues in social work right now UK?

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Community Care

MAY 19, 2024

Councils’ AMHP responsibilities Under section 13 of the Mental Health Act 1983 , councils must engage an AMHP to consider a person’s case if it has reason to believe that an application may need to be made to detain them in hospital or take them into guardianship. Over this time, the AMHP vacancy rate has also increased, from 11.2%

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Michigan Social Work

MARCH 17, 2022

These courses provide knowledge and skills that are relevant to social workers as well as a broad range of other professionals. We have learned that it is not enough to stop engaging in oppression, but we must actively dismantle oppression at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. This article provides an overview of narrative therapy techniques and strategies for using them to engage clients in productive conversations about their experiences.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Message from the Dean Dear Colleagues, National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, gives us the opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latina/o/x communities.

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Recommended Books for Preparing to Study Social Work Recommended Books for Student Social Workers Recommended Books for Newly Qualified Social Workers Recommended Books when working with Adults Recommended Books for Direct Work with Children Recommended Books for Practice Educators Recommended Books for Approved Mental Health Practitioners.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. It was during this time that I began to understand the profound influence of the social work profession.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dear Colleagues, At the School of Social Work, we look forward to celebrating Black History Month and promoting the history, culture, and achievements of Black and African Americans communities. Our Black History planning committee engages in this critical work by honoring Black lives, contributions, and culture.

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