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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 […]

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

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

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 […]

“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 […]

Much needs to change to put a stop to tragedies like the deaths of Star and Arthur. "Put simply, there aren't enough […]

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 has announced the accreditation scheme for children’s social workers will be closed in March after very low take-up

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