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 […]
Unacceptable levels of pressure on social work teams will end up costing lives.
Move comes on International Social Work Day and explores both the state of social work in the UK today and the union’s hopes for the future
“Children and family social work has always been a challenging and busy field, however after 20 years I feel I can say that I have never seen things this bad.”
Members and the public are urged to back the call to ‘protect the rights of vulnerable children and care leavers’ from plans in new bill
On this page you’ll find a compilation of training available to enable you to continue to develop in terms of your work, your personal skills and your mental health and wellbeing. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focus will stand you in good […]
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 […]
The team leader of the Social Work Team of the Year testifies to the impact an integrated approach can have in the care system
The new dates follow three days of strike action in April. The dispute started after a decision by the council to award staff in […]
UNISON is holding a Social Work Seminar on Saturday 23rd September 2023 in UNISON Centre London.
Union’s local government conference hears call to boycott government’s controversial new scheme
The government must give councils the cash they need to recruit more child protection staff and keep all children safe
Government plans to reform the delivery of children’s social care have been overwhelmingly rejected by practising social workers in a new report published today (Wednesday) by UNISON. UNISON says the proposals could prove dangerous for children and fail to tackle any of the fundamental problems social workers deal with on a daily basis. UNISON says […]
UNISON welcomes report from University of East Anglia on ’emotional intelligence and burnout’ in child and family social work
Delegates queue up to reveal the scale of the crisis affecting a vital service
