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Four new films illustrate why social work is important and why being in a union is vital too

Social workers play an important role in supporting the most vulnerable in society and make a real difference to […]

The team leader of the Social Work Team of the Year testifies to the impact an integrated approach can have in the care system

Date

23 September 2023 10:30am–4:00pm

Location

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

UNISON is holding a Social Work Seminar on Saturday 23rd September 2023 in UNISON Centre London.

Dan Smart, branch secretary, UNISON South Gloucestershire said, “Social workers and OTs support people with some of the most challenging issues and situations in society, from […]

Staff say “market forces” supplement should be applied across the board

Earlier this year, UNISON’s social worker members were invited to take part in a regional survey to find your priorities and to build up a picture of what life is really like for social workers on the front line. Thank you to all our members who took part. We also undertook research of regional employers […]

It sheds light on the working conditions of social workers, and limitations on the help they are able to give vulnerable families. Staff shortages (93%) […]

"Put simply, there aren't enough social workers to cope with the number of families needing ​help. “So great are the case numbers that […]

As the biggest union for social workers in the UK, representing over 40,000 members working in the sector, UNISON is recognising the day by […]

The DfE has announced the accreditation scheme for children’s social workers will be closed in March after very low take-up After years of strong, coordinated campaigning by UNISON, the department for education (DfE) has announced that the national assessment and accreditation scheme (NAAS) for children’s social workers will be closed in March 2022. The DfE […]

The DfE says that this decision was taken following feedback from social workers, councils and trusts as well as learning from comparable professions that have moved towards remote […]

You can find out more about how UNISON supports social workers on the national website. Training for social workers (PDF downloads) Training for social workers […]

UNISON has arranged three online workshops for members with YGAM (Young Gamblers & Gamers Education Trust) aimed at members working with young people, from primary aged children all the way up to university aged young adults. YGAM are a UK charity and the online training sessions they will be delivering are designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources to […]

SWE is consulting on how it will operate – what its professional standards for social workers should be, its rules on registration and fitness to practice, and its standards and rules for […]