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Concerns over how #socialworkers’ ongoing competence is assured & the growing backlog of #fitnesstopractise hearings have led professional standards watchdog to find #SocialWorkEngland failed to meet 2 standards in its latest performance review. Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e

#SocialWorkEngland #CPD processes ‘insufficient’, watchdog says. 🔗 Read more - socialworktoday.co.uk/News/social-wo…

#Children with #SEND & #care system involvement face greatest odds of criminalisation. New research reveals a need for early intervention & a multi-agency support system. Read: socialworktoday.co.uk/News/children-… Subscribe: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e @ManMetUni @sheffielduni @NSPCC @MoJGovUK

First wave of #YoungFuturesHubs launches to tackle #youthcrime & rebuild services 8 new hubs across England aim to reduce #knifecrime & rebuild #youth services by providing joined-up support for young people in high-need areas Read: socialworktoday.co.uk/News/first-wav… @educationgovuk @NSPCC

#Job: #ChildrensHomes - Registered Manager @coventrycc is recruiting a residential Manager experienced in children’s services to support Coventry's vulnerable #children & their #families. ➡️Apply by 26 April: socialworktoday.co.uk/jobs-board/chi… 💡Jobs: lnkd.in/eHv9AJr3 @CoventryCCjobs

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“Our strength comes from the ground”: #CalumGallacher stands for #SWUGeneralSecretary. #SocialWorkToday interviews candidates so #SWU members can make informed choices. Know how to vote? Read how eligible members can vote via the ballot. Calum’s interview: socialworktoday.co.uk/News/our-stren…

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“Everyone wants to feel supported”: #DaveCallow stands for #SWUGeneralSecretary. #SocialWorkToday interviews candidates so #SWU members can make informed choices. Know how to vote? Read how eligible members can vote via the ballot. Dave’s interview: socialworktoday.co.uk/News/everyone-…

On his priorities, Dave says: “The union is only as healthy as its membership. So firstly, we need to increase our membership.” He adds, “for me, it's about creating a healthier membership” & “I think we do that by developing the union contact programme.”

As a #socialworker I have first-hand experience & don't think citing sections of [#tradeunionlegislation] serves purpose. I think the exam is an arbitrary barrier to be selective about who might be successful. I question the ballot's integrity that publishes endorsed/not endorsed

#Joboftheweek - #ResidentialChildrensWorker ⭐ Passionate about improving children's lives? Ready for a role to support & transform futures? @coventrycc want to hear from you. ✅Apply by 12 April here: socialworktoday.co.uk/jobs-board/res… 💡More jobs: lnkd.in/eHv9AJr3 @CoventryCCjobs

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Exclusive @SWU_UK #GeneralSecretary2026election interviews are live📢 Hear #SWU General Secretary candidates Dave Callow & Calum Gallacher visions & ideas. ➡️Dave’s interview socialworktoday.co.uk/News/everyone-… ➡️Calum’s interview socialworktoday.co.uk/News/our-stren… 🔗Subscribe socialworktoday.co.uk/subscribe

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🚨@SWU_UK #GeneralSecretary2026election: Exclusive interview coming soon #SocialWorkToday has spoken with candidates #DaveCallow & #CalumGallacher ahead of the #SWUGeneralSecretaryelection. Gain insight into the voting process & their priorities Subscribe: socialworktoday.co.uk/subscribe

#SocialWorkToday is releasing exclusive interviews with the candidates for @SWU_UK General Secretary on Monday 30 March 2026. Make sure you’re subscribed to be among the first to receive our exclusive coverage directly. ⭐ Subscribe to Social Work Today: lnkd.in/dTiQb8e.

#Socialworkers left to plug the gaps in a “broken system” with their own money. Research by @SWU_UK finds many practitioners are continuing to pay for food, travel & energy costs for vulnerable people, raising concerns about gaps in emergency support. 🔗 socialworktoday.co.uk/News/social-wo…

@DavidLammy ➡️ Register for free to attend The @SocialWorkShow on 16 March to join the conversation on children's care reforms & stay on top of the latest developments in policy & practice: compassjobsfair.com/Events/Birming… @AdoptionUK @Coram @BecomeCharity @10DowningStreet @NSPCC @barnardos (3/3)

@DavidLammy reflects on his own experience of #adoption & calls for urgent global action to place #children with safe, loving families. 🔗 Read more: socialworktoday.co.uk/News/dpm-blog-… (2/3)

Writing exclusively for #SocialWorkToday, #DeputyPrimeMinister @DavidLammy MP, marks the centenary of the #AdoptionofChildrenAct and one year since his launch of the #GlobalCharteronChildrensCareReform. (1/3)