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Excessive workload for social workers is a long-running problem, which has worsened considerably as the cuts bite

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

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 […]

“We see more and more families coming into our remit because of these environmental factors. You can’t deny the link between austerity and people’s lives getting harder and harder.”

Former social worker honoured by the Queen

The government should scrap plans to roll out its new assessment and accreditation scheme for social workers because it will take up valuable time that could be spent helping vulnerable families, says UNISON. Over nine in ten (93 per cent) social workers who took part in a recent UNISON survey say the National Assessment and […]

Labour’s shadow minister for children and families talks about the problems facing social workers

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

Social workers are struggling with heavy caseloads, working longer hours and going without lunch breaks, according to a survey by UNISON and Community Care magazine. Nearly half (48%) of respondents said the volume of cases they were responsible for left them feeling ‘over the limit,’ and more than half (56%) blamed staff shortages for their heavy workload. […]

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

Have your say on changes to social work registration

UNISON welcomes government move after months of campaigning on Children and Social Work Bill (England)

Responding to TUC analysis published today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Homecare workers are under severe pressure to provide top-notch – and often intimate – care, while building vital personal relationships with the people they care for. “But with many on zero-hours contracts, it makes it a lot likelier they won’t be regularly caring for the […]

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UNISON joins professional associations and academic bodies to condemn plans to give ministers control over social work regulation in England