Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine practice—and to make sure they’re armed with the facts. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? These conversations can have a major impact.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 9, 2023

The magazine “Social Dialogue”, issue 28, will be focused on “What social work interventions are being used in various regions and nations that are in line with the SDGs and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) globally.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 7, 2023

In social work practice, the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) is an approach to working with individuals, families, and communities that is based on a recognition of the interconnections of human systems. The GIM is based on four main areas of intervention: assessment, intervention planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Social Work Haven

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role. The role of the social worker becomes increasingly important as communities become more diverse. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in racial injustices signaled the need to engage students in macro-level interventions to maximize their contributions to their schools, communities, and society. Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 28, 2022

Social Transformation Community Engagement and SDGs. Innovations in Community interventions. Contribution of Social Work towards fulfilment of SDGs. Digitalization and ICTs in Social Development and social work education. Digitalisation of Social Work and importance of Human Relationships. . –

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Community Care

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While it said there was a limited research base for this in the UK, it found the messages for practice were clear and distilled them into 10 statements, five of which it had “high confidence” in: An intervention’s distinction from statutory services is perceived to facilitate engagement, favourable experiences and positive outcomes.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 4, 2022

Webinar on “ World of Conflict and Ecological Crisis: Challenges and Responsibilities of Social Work “ Webinar on “ World of Conflict and Ecological Crisis: Challenges and Responsibilities of Social Work “, scheduled on 7 April 2022 , Thursday from 5:00- 6:30 PM (IST) (12.30 PM BST, 2.30

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Community Care

AUGUST 8, 2024

The shortage in children’s social workers in English local authorities is likely to increase over the coming decade, the Department for Education has said. It also came despite the number of permanently employed social workers reaching a record high.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Social workers have been freed up to spend more time with children after council investment led to a “significant reduction” in caseloads, Ofsted has found. Department for Education (DfE) figures show that Walsall’s agency social worker rate halved from 30.5% ‘Impressive’ interventions. in 2018 to 13.4

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

APRIL 29, 2022

In this blog post, Amber and the students share how they used poetic analysis to answer some age-old questions – What does it mean to be a social worker, and what is research? Hartman’s editorial essay calls on social workers to recognize that each contribution adds to our knowledge and deepens our understanding.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Government intervention in children’s services must be sensitive to the ‘bruising’ impact on staff of working in an ‘inadequate’ authority, in order to succeed. Inadequate’ councils bore brunt of sharp rise in social workers quitting posts last year, analysis shows. Related articles.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This framework is woven into chapters devoted to self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-efficacy, applying social work skills to the practitioners themselves. Further, the authors posit that it is the responsibility of supervisors and organizations to ensure social workers’ well-being and emotional safety.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As providers of mental and behavioral health services, social workers play a critical role in preventing FASDs by sharing these key messages with clients who are pregnant or may become pregnant: There is no known safe amount of alcohol use or safe time to drink during pregnancy.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The latest government-commissioned practice guide to what works in children’s social care said interventions for parents of children aged 0-10 could improve parenting practices and child behaviour, lessen levels of stress and support adults mental health.

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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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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. Over the years of practice, I have also found this tool useful.

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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 Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Interview Questions Every Social Worker Must Know (Adult Services) TIP #1 –Prior to applying for a social worker role, it is vital that you understand the role of a social worker. TIP #2 –The role of the social worker requires a unique set of skills. Why did you pursue social work as a career?

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

to a struggling council so it can hire short-term social workers to reduce the caseloads for permanent staff. Freeman said the court judgment had affected social workers’ morale and confidence but that these were slowly recovering. The Department for Education (DfE) has given £1.7m DfE support. in an improvement grant.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine practice—and to make sure they’re armed with the facts. What is alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)? These conversations can have a major impact.

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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

I invested both time and money to help me gain useful skills and knowledge which I can now use to support student social workers on placements. Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 3, 2023

How can you use the ecomap for intervention? Differences between genogram and ecomap Similarities between genogram and ecomap How does a genogram or ecomap help your social work practice? In addition, using ecomap symbols as part of ecomap creation gives social workers a comprehensive picture of many things.

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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

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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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The panelists discussed contributing factors to school gun violence, the school social workers role in creating a safe learning environment, and preventative practices to reduce violence in schools. Given the concerns around school gun violence, school social workers are an integral part to ensuring safety in the education system.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers. That is why a social work to-do list may help us manage better. Social work burnout can affect the way we execute our role.

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Community Care

JULY 11, 2023

The Department for Education has proposed far-reaching changes to social workers’ roles under Working Together to Safeguard Children, its guidance on services for children in need of help and protection in England. By contrast, the proposed update to the guidance mentions ‘social worker’ just 23 times.

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Community Care

APRIL 17, 2025

The review team examined 58 studies covering 33 programmes, including 20 studies, of 10 programmes, that examined programme effectiveness, most of which were randomised controlled trials (RCT), which randomly allocate participants into a group that receives the intervention and a control.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 23, 2022

Social Transformation Community Engagement and SDGs. – Innovations in Community interventions. – Contribution of Social Work towards fulfilment of SDGs. Digitalization and ICTs in Social Development and social work education. – Towards Universal Social Protection.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission. Social workers who visit family or friends in nursing homes can encourage these residents to get vaccinated.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Councils’ response to child neglect is “slow and inadequate” due to high thresholds for intervention and a lack of services, the NSPCC has found. The NSPCC found that 82% of social workers – and 54% of all professionals surveyed – had seen an increase in the level of neglect during their professional lifetimes.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 9, 2022

What are the five 5 major skill areas of macro social work practice? What are some macro interventions? What skills do macro social workers need? Why is micro social work important? Which of the 3 major social theories is a macro theory? What are macro social work theories? What are macro theories?

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Burnout among Clinical Social Workers has emerged as a critical issue, reflecting their work's intense emotional and psychological demands. A comprehensive systematic review spanning twenty years of research highlights several key aspects of burnout within health social work[i].

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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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