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Getting past an interview for a job in social work is harder than the degree itself 😅 just wannnna job!!!
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@markybt @IsabelleTrowler @Mwharvey @LynRomeo_CSW @franlc @BradfordSwtp @SocialWorkEng @BASW_UK @BASW_Cymru @BASW_NI @BASWstudents @_socialworknet @ECCESCA @seftoncouncil @edgehill @GCCSocialWork @swkuea @leponline @LancashireCC Please share and retweet this FREE S. WORK EVENT!🌟
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Today, for #SocialWorkWeek2021, we’re sharing a case study which highlights good practice: a community care placement for a #PDA adult. pdasociety.org.uk/resources/… #WSWM2021 #SocialWorkWeek #SocialWorkers @AdultPSWNetwork @GdnSocialCare @SocialWorkEng @BASW_UK @_socialworknet
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Today the government has set out proposals for once in a generation reforms to the Mental Health Act. This White Paper represents vital progress towards the Government’s commitment to introduce the biggest reforms to the Act for 40 years. Here’s what we plan to do 👇

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BASW England Professional Officer @RebekahPierre92 has written an informative & engaging blog on the importance of deaf awareness in child protection social work - you can read it here: bit.ly/37tYLmA
Deaf awareness training isn't mandatory in social work, which begs the question - how can we inspire change if we aren't listening? We're partnering with @SignHealthDA in January to deliver crucial training. Read more & book below @BASW_UK basw.co.uk/media/news/2020/d…
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Our office hours will change slightly over the Christmas period. Find out how to get in touch here: socialworkengland.org.uk/abo… #SocialWorkEngland
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Interesting report from our friends @BASW_UK
Launch of the BASW England AMHP COVID-19 Report basw.co.uk/events/launch-bas…
Come on @SocialWorkEng, surely this can wait until next year. God knows we earned a break after everything we did in 2020.
We will be randomly selecting 2.5% of social workers' CPD for validation assessment. Those selected will be notified on 22 December and will not be required to provide further information. You can find out more about the validation process here: socialworkengland.org.uk/cpd…
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I'm now back from holiday into the shed (which sprung a leak whilst away - grr). I have updated my MCA/COVID-19 resources page with - I hope - the relevant things that have come out whilst away. As ever, if I'm missing something, let me know: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.o…
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Replying to @MaskedAMHP
This is the absolute danger. When I write any report I always start from scratch. The danger of taking previous 'evidence' as truth is clear. Note SW students, don't cut and paste.
Our latest article looks at the impact of Covid-19 on the Liberty Protection Safeguards. socialworkers.net/post/dols-…
Our latest article looks at the rise in demand for Foster placements during Covid-19. socialworkers.net/post/state…
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Our latest article looks at the prevalence of Covid-19 among agency workers. Is this a trend? socialworkers.net/post/agenc…
The sad reality of Social Work in the current day. Our thoughts go out to their families. socialworkers.net/post/21-so…
Our latest article looks at Social Work and Tech in the Covid-19 landscape. socialworkers.net/post/the-b…
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Our latest article looks at the 'Digital Divide' in relation to Track and Trace. socialworkers.net/post/digit…