Community Care

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Integrating local authority social workers within NHS mental health trusts can help reduce the number of “harmful” out of area hospital placements (OAPs), a report has found. This had had the unintended consequence of social workers who lacked mental health experience being assigned to support a patient.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Average social worker caseloads have fallen to their lowest recorded level in local authority children’s services in England, according to Department for Education (DfE) figures. The rate is calculated by dividing the number of cases held by FTE children’s social workers and dividing this by the number of FTE practitioners.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 10, 2025

All three of these groups made more referrals in FY2023 than FY2024, while counselors, therapists, social workers and medical professionals made fewer, suggesting that children may be seeing fewer of these professionals with the disappearance of virtual options spawned by the pandemic.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Most social workers have less time for learning than they did 12 months ago, research for Community Care Inform has found. Just under three-quarters of respondents (73%) worked for a local authority, while 82% were qualified social workers, the majority of whom had 10+ years’ experience.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 8, 2023

As we celebrate the myriad contributions of social workers worldwide, we should remember that now, more than ever, we need to be proactive about breaking barriers. We must continue to advocate for for justice on all levels.

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Social Worker 135

Social Work Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

For that to change, the adults in students livesincluding social workers in schools and in the communityneed to find the resources to make a difference. Read the full story in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine here. She talks logistics, as it is likely so many other students in the United States would do.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MAY 24, 2024

The Maltese Association of Social Workers is celebrating a major milestone next month as it marks its 30th anniversary. This is a significant achievement for the organisation, which has been […]

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Social Worker 115

Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP The printed word can be used to empower clients and offer hope in troubled times. People have long understood the healing power of words. Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The number of agency children’s social workers in English local authorities has fallen for the first time in seven years, official figures show. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. to 11.6%, followed by the West Midlands, where it fell from 16.6% from 2023-24.

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Community Care

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The first years post-qualification are daunting for any social worker. So what could help new social workers navigate their first years post-qualification? Share your story Picture: daliu/fotolia Would you like to write about a day in your life as a social worker?

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Social Worker 45

Community Care

MARCH 4, 2025

Record numbers of children’s social workers are in post in England but there has been a fall in the number holding cases, Department for Education (DfE) figures have revealed. The proportion of FTE agency social workers in the workforce also fell, from 17.9% to 34,328.2, to 34,328.2, However, at 5,613.4 in 2022-23.

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ENGAGE Program Manager Fatima Salman, MSW ’15, has been appointed Vice President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). I am excited to step into the role of vice president of this very critical organization that serves all social workers in the country,” said Salman. “I

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Community Care

MARCH 26, 2025

Children’s social workers are to be measured against a new set of post-qualifying standards (PQS), under Department for Education (DfE) proposals. Published for consultation last week, the suggested PQS are designed to work in tandem with the proposed social work induction programme (SWIP).

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Eight minutes is all it takes to help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients who may be at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use disorders and substance-exposed pregnancies. We’re listening! Tell us what you know , think—and wish you knew—about client alcohol and other substance use.

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Swhelper

DECEMBER 11, 2024

But many find the holidays a stressful and even triggering season; in fact, 43% of American adults said that holiday stress makes it hard for them […] View Full Article - Social Workers Bring Hope to the Holidays

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 12, 2025

Elphaba is a symbol of hope for us, as social workers, because she reminds us that we do not have to conform to societal standards and expectations. We werent meant to fit the mold; we were meant to break it!

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Social Worker 94

Community Care

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Principal social workers have urged practitioners to “let go of their frustrations” regarding Social Work England’s decision not to check continuing professional development (CPD) submissions made for this year’s registration renewal round.

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Social Worker 55

International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia. Held at the Cimahi City Hall Auditorium, more than 100 social workers gathered to take their professional […]

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Social Worker 119

The New Social Worker

MARCH 12, 2025

Elphaba is a symbol of hope for us, as social workers, because she reminds us that we do not have to conform to societal standards and expectations. We werent meant to fit the mold; we were meant to break it!

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Social Worker 90

International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 18, 2024

(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. Organised by the Guinean Association […]

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Social Worker 115

International Federation of Social Workers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses deep concern over the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a key global partner in addressing poverty, […]

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Social Worker 115

The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The University of Iowa School of Social Work conducts an annual, nationwide poetry contest for social workers. Submissions for the 2025 contest will be accepted between Nov. 1, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The number of social workers employed by council adults’ services in England has reached a new record high, official figures show. However, beneath the England-wise rise in social worker numbers over the past two years were significant regional differences. in 2022-23 to 8.8%

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Social workers in England are waiting longer for decisions on whether their fitness to practise (FtP) will be investigated following a referral to the regulator. If these tests are met, the social worker’s case is passed on to the regulator’s investigations team to look into, but in most cases they are not.

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Social Worker 38

Social Work Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate March 2024 In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). NASW has developed a uniform set of technology standards to guide social workers in their practice.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. This Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month, social workers can deepen their understanding of FASDs and how to prevent them.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) have jointly announced the theme for the 2025 World Social Work Day: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’.

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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I am a school social worker, a canary in the coal mine of public education. I see the collective strain on school staff, but I also envision the way forward.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 25, 2024

All social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open until 31 May 2024. Participate […]

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Social Worker 124

International Federation of Social Workers

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), in collaboration with the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), invites professional social workers worldwide to participate in an upcoming […]

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Social Worker 101

International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 18, 2024

(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. Organised by the Guinean Association […]

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Social Worker 98

The New Social Worker

MARCH 25, 2025

Indeed, if we are to persist, in political times that require social workers now more than ever, we must. We can create enduring action in our workplaces through enhanced compassion for each other.

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Social Worker 78

The New Social Worker

MARCH 10, 2024

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, The New Social Worker columnists and editor/publisher/founder Linda Grobman got together to talk about their thoughts on the Social Work Month theme, "Empowering Social Workers."

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Social Worker 105

International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise the ‘People’s Charter for a […]

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Social Worker 91

The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Supporting students with sickle cell disease (SCD) requires a comprehensive approach that addresses their academic, emotional, and social needs. School social workers can implement strategies to build a nurturing environment for students.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, and with the […]

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Social Worker 115

Community Care

JANUARY 31, 2025

Social workers could form part of neighbourhood-based multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) providing support for people with complex health and social care needs. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

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