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Frontline to the fore in dementia strategy run-up
- Author:
- McNABB Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), April 2013, pp.12-14. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
As the deadline to implement the National Dementia Strategy draws closer, the author looks at the role of frontline social workers in Derbyshire, Devon and Manchester city councils, with their varying needs, demographics and challenges, and sees how they are transforming the care of people with the condition. (Edited publisher abstract)
An all-action learning culture
- Author:
- JUDE Nimal
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), June 2013, pp.18-19. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Southwark Council has launched a programme for newly qualified social workers based on the sharing of emotional responses to guide their professional development. (Publisher abstract)
Somebody else's child: a guide to private fostering
- Authors:
- HILL Clare, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- British Association for Adoption and Fostering
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Place of publication:
- London
A short film providing a guide to private fostering for professionals working with children. In the film a young person who chose to be privately fostered talks about the reasons for this decision and a private foster carer talks about her experiences. The film stresses the importance of notifying a local authority about the private fostering arrangement and the help that local authorities can provide.
You'll pay for it in the end
- Author:
- McGREGOR Kirsty
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.7.11, 2011, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Proposed reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme will result in increased contributions and lower pensions for staff. The proposals and what they will mean to staff are discussed.
A voice that will be heard
- Author:
- COSH Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.6.11, 2011, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Munro Report has called for a principal social worker role to be created in English local authorities. This article looks at Scotland's chief social work officers which currently perform a similar role.
Mental health officers survey, Scotland, 2009-10
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government. Statistician Group
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 22p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report presents information about the number of qualified Mental Health Officers (MHO) practising within Scotland as at 31 March 2010, using data collected at local authority level. Practising is defined as using legislation directly in relation to working with clients, or potentially using legislation directly in relation to clients, during the previous 12 months. The report provides statistics on the MHO workforce, including numbers over time, age, gender, and ethnicity, MHOs in specialist and non-specialist mental health teams, and work undertaken by MHOs. Annexes provide the rates per thousand of population for MHOs and social workers for each local authority in Scotland for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Say goodbye to golden hellos
- Author:
- CHARLTON John
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.11.10, 2010, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some local authorities have offered additional financial incentives in order to recruit social workers. In the current financial climate many financial benefits are at risk of being withdrawn, however non-salary incentives and benefits such as gym memberships may be a less expensive way to entice staff.
Agents of permanence
- Author:
- McGREGOR Kirsty
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.10.10, 2010, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The advantages and disadvantages of using temporary agency social workers in local authorities is discussed. Disadvantages include higher cost of employment and training issues. Advantages include the chance to bring a new perspective and flexibility to a team.
Councils battle to fill empty posts
- Author:
- LOMBARD Daniel
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.8.10, 2010, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Social work vacancy rates have improved in some areas of England, but deteriorated in others which has pushed up the overall vacancy rate. Some of the possible factors are discussed. Short case studies describe Coventry's successful recruitment strategy and the problems facing Thurrock Council, the council with the highest vacancy rate in the UK.
When ethics collide with work
- Authors:
- COOPER Judy, GARBODEN Molly, PEMBERTON Camilla
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.7.10, 2010, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Professor Michael Preston-Shoot contributed to a chapter in a new book 'Children's Services at the Crossroads' in which he claimed it was not possible for social workers to practise ethically while working for councils. Some social workers give their views supporting the views of Michael Preston-Shoot and others put forward possible solutions.