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Ill-timed, ill thought out
Practice teachers in the south west of England have raised questions about the roll-out of the newly qualified social work scheme. They query both the design of the scheme and the timing of the...
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Ill-timed, ill thought out
Practice teachers in the south west of England have raised questions about the roll-out of the newly qualified social work scheme. They query both the design of the scheme and the timing of the...
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Give awards some glitz
Last weekend’s 2009 UK social worker of the year awards provided a much-needed dose of the feelgood factor after a hugely difficult year. But without any government sponsorship, the event relies on...
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New deal on pay is needed
A Unison survey of social workers’ salaries has laid bare the pay ceiling which drives experienced practitioners away from the frontline. Unison responded by calling for a nationally recognised career...
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Task Force recommendations demand commitment from all
by Bronagh Miskelly“Building a safe, confident future” is more than the title of the finalreport from the Social Work Task Force, it is its theme. It shouldalso be a statement of intent for the...
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Full steam ahead on social work reform
By Bronagh MiskellyThe positive and detailed response of the government to the recommendations of the Social Work Task Force is an important step forward in establishing a stronger professional basis...
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The directors’ cut
It’s not all about the money – but it helps.However dedicated someone is to their job, a good pay packet can be a sign of recognition or it can help an employee cope with stressful situations, long...
View ArticleCould Calderdale’s unqualified staff plan have merit?
by Bronagh MiskellyWe regularly hear concerns that administrative and other “non-social work” tasks are talking registered social workers away from doing the key jobs only they are qualified for.On the...
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Joint survey reveals overworked staff being pushed to the limit
by Bronagh MiskellyThere is a difference between all public sector staff sharing the pain of cuts, as a spokesman for Local Government Employers puts it, and the situation in both adults and...
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Ill-timed, ill thought out
Practice teachers in the south west of England have raised questions about the roll-out of the newly qualified social work scheme. They query both the design of the scheme and the timing of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Give awards some glitz
Last weekend’s 2009 UK social worker of the year awards provided a much-needed dose of the feelgood factor after a hugely difficult year. But without any government sponsorship, the event relies on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New deal on pay is needed
A Unison survey of social workers’ salaries has laid bare the pay ceiling which drives experienced practitioners away from the frontline. Unison responded by calling for a nationally recognised career...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Task Force recommendations demand commitment from all
by Bronagh Miskelly“Building a safe, confident future” is more than the title of the finalreport from the Social Work Task Force, it is its theme. It shouldalso be a statement of intent for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Full steam ahead on social work reform
By Bronagh MiskellyThe positive and detailed response of the government to the recommendations of the Social Work Task Force is an important step forward in establishing a stronger professional basis...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The directors’ cut
It’s not all about the money – but it helps.However dedicated someone is to their job, a good pay packet can be a sign of recognition or it can help an employee cope with stressful situations, long...
View ArticleCould Calderdale’s unqualified staff plan have merit?
by Bronagh MiskellyWe regularly hear concerns that administrative and other “non-social work” tasks are talking registered social workers away from doing the key jobs only they are qualified for.On the...
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Joint survey reveals overworked staff being pushed to the limit
by Bronagh MiskellyThere is a difference between all public sector staff sharing the pain of cuts, as a spokesman for Local Government Employers puts it, and the situation in both adults and...
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