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Showing the benefits of social work “I enjoy achieving change for people who strive to have more successful lives.” UNISON wants to highlight the positive […]

Showing the benefits of social work “I enjoy achieving change for people who strive to have more successful lives.” UNISON wants to highlight the positive […]

And as an organisation built on solidarity and togetherness, UNISON would like to pay tribute to the social work teams […]

Social workers and occupational therapists are taking their fourth and fifth days of strike action this week

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

One thing is certain - the way we support our social workers needs to change. The State of Social Work Report UNISON’s report contains 6 key asks of employers covering […]

“Social workers’ skills and interventions keep people safe from harm and change lives. But there simply aren’t enough of them to deal with ​increasing demand. New recruits […]

Significant changes needed to give proper support instead of ‘firefighting’

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

The DfE say they will be devising a new model to be in place by the end of 2022 and UNISON is meeting with them to discuss what approach they […]

The DfE say they will be devising a new model to be in place by the end of 2022 and UNISON is meeting with them to discuss what approach they […]

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 […]

Have your say on changes to social work registration

“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.”