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Value-added advocates
- Authors:
- BAUER Annette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), October 2013, pp.16-19. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
This article summarises key findings from a small survey conducted by the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) with four advocacy projects in England to investigate the economic case for advocacy for parents with learning disabilities. The survey provided 17 case studies and a project level information. Simple decision modelling techniques were used to investigate the economic case for advocacy. The findings suggested that investment in advocacy could offset their costs, achieve positive returns, improved quality of life for parents and positive child outcomes. Two short case studies are also included. (Original abstract)
Does good supervision really make a difference?
- Author:
- BOSTOCK Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), October 2013, pp.20-22. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
This article draws on the recent SCIE publication 'Effective supervision in social work and social care' to highlight existing evidence on the effectiveness of staff supervision in social work and social care. It also highlights the positive results from the CWDC's Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) programme for child and family social workers (2008-11) which used the 4x4x4 integrated model of reflective supervision. Those NQSWs who had their full entitlement to reflective supervision scored significantly better on key outcomes, including greater role clarity, higher job satisfaction, and lower role conflict. (Original abstract)
Don't cause a culture shock
- Author:
- KOULLA-BURKE Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), September 2013, pp.22-23. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
The author explains why culturally competent practice is vital in delivering positive outcomes to people with learning disabilities form black and minority ethnic communities. (Publisher abstract)