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Sets out what a principal social worker (PSW) in adult services should know and be able to do.
Annual statistics on children and family social workers including agency children and family social workers in England.
We are seeking views on the draft statutory guidance for local authorities on the use of agency child and family social workers.
The framework and handbook support social workers and social care professionals in applying a strengths-based approach to their work with adults.
We’d like your views on proposals to introduce national rules on the use of agency child and family social workers in local authority children’s social care.
Information about children's social workers employed in local authorities and agency social workers.
Information for adult social workers working under the MCA and how it relates to their continuing professional development.
Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults, sets out progress in improving social work with adults.
Looks at the evidence around the role of social workers in preventing and reducing loneliness and isolation.
Best practice for social workers providing specialist support to people with dementia.
The joint Chief Social Workers for Adults in England, Mark Harvey and Fran Leddra, set out the progress made in improving education, training and practice in adult social work.
Information on good practice and a guide to the curriculum for adult social workers specialising in autism.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
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