Phillip Gillespie

We've published a new report showing many local authorities struggle to recruit social workers. Our first survey report analyses social worker & senior social worker posts and gives an accurate picture of vacancies in Scotland. ➡️ow.ly/nSxy50Q2ysk #SocialWork #Scotland

The next #SocialWork Policy Panel is Tuesday October 31st (12-1PM) We'll be talking about workforce planning to support a strong social work identity with @SSSCPhillip. @socworkscot @SG_OCSWA ✨ Register here: buff.ly/3qZojEw

Are you a newly qualified or early career social worker working with people affected by trauma? Transforming Connections – Trauma Skilled Practice could be for you. One day in-person training for sw professionals (Oct-Dec, across Scotland) – book here rb.gy/aiidl

You as a Collaborative Leader programme is open to health and social services professionals working in #Integration across Scotland. Applications for autumn 2023 cohort is now open! Apply ow.ly/Yj6A50O02hO

Book your place now: In conversation with Iona Colvin, Chief Social Work Adviser, Wednesday 26 April 17:30-18:30 eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversat…

As #SocialWorkWeek2023 draws to a close, thanks again to Scotland’s social workers for making a positive difference in people’s lives every day! Are you thinking about a career in social work? Find out how to get started: ow.ly/Izmx50No21n #WSWD2023 #LifeChangingWork

📢Join our team 📢 We are recruiting for an adult services lead, starting ASAP. The successful candidate will be working at senior levels and have significant impact on the future of social work in Scotland. Applications close 10am, 24 March. More ➡️basw.co.uk/work-with-us/a…

We are currently looking to hire 2 Regional Managers (North and East) for the Social Work Education Partnership, for the leadership and coordination of social work education across Scotland. To apply and for more info, you can find the vacancy below socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/2-sw… #apply

@geraintjohn_ Take care -and be kind to yourself what you are going through is really difficult

Bit overwhelmed with grief this week. It’s totally rubbish & difficult to describe. So I’ve taken action 🎸 Booked guitar lessons 🇪🇸 Booked Spanish lessons 🥊 Boxing & running Keep on thinking what would Deb tell me to do and it would be to take action and keep fighting

One of our key roles as a regulator is to support the professional learning & development of the social work, social care & early years workforce. We develop learning resources to support registration & CPL. Visit our Learning Zone & explore our resources ow.ly/s0XN50MSLiG

📢OCSWA are recruiting social workers to deliver a programme of tailored support and trainings, aligned with the National Trauma Training Programme, for social work services. Applications close 18th Dec📢 bit.ly/3Xfe5v9, bit.ly/3giBxY0, bit.ly/3ElqwwS

We need you! We're working with @irissorg to develop understanding of social work leadership, and to help planning for the future. Dates below - contact us for more information.

As part of #CareExperiencedWeek, you can learn more about the review of the Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the 'Children's Workforce' in Scotland. gov.scot/publications/c…

@JulieFisk7 Thanks Julie really appreciate your message wise words

It is almost 4 months since Trudi died and I miss her so much-She was a force of kindness -so grateful to friends family and colleagues for their compassion kindness and support over recent months-Trudi’s words continue to ring in my ears- live life have fun and be kind

Today is #worldmentalhealth day so try to make time for your own #mentalhealth and #wellbeing. NHS Education for Scotland( NES) is offering coaching to support health and social care workers in Scotland. Register here for your free two hours of coaching: ow.ly/MF6550L4qhl

Thing 22 Why is leadership important? Explore the context for leadership development in Scotland’s social services and how this relates to you and your service by completing the learning activity in Thing 22 of the SSSC’s 23 Things ELC Leadership

Health Secretary @HumzaYousaf with health, social care & social work staff launching #L2C Leading to Change national leadership development programme to support improvements, opportunities and wellbeing for those working across these sectors #helpingyoutomakeadifference