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A subject of concern: the experiences of social workers referred to the Health and Care Professions Council
- Authors:
- WORSLEY Aidan, MCLAUGHLIN Kenneth, LEIGH Jadwiga
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 47(8), 2017, pp.2421-2437.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
In order to practise social work in England, all social workers must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Only those who are registered can legally work as or call themselves a social worker. Once registered, if concerns about their practice are raised, social workers may find they are then made subject to a ‘Fitness to Practise’ (FTP) process. This article reports on the findings from interviews with social workers who were referred to the HCPC for practice issues. The authors' rationale was to hear and report on the lived experience of those going through the investigatory process. The authors carried out semi-structured interviews with eight social workers and used thematic analysis to analyse their data. The three main themes to emerge from the findings were organisational issues, representation and cost and emotional toll. This paper discusses these findings in detail. The authors suggest that the current regulatory system situates social workers in a position of disadvantage during the FTP process, and conclude by making a number of recommendations for consideration if future changes are to be made to the social work regulatory process. (Edited publisher abstract)
Registration in England
- Author:
- GAYLE Ebony
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, July 2012, pp.30--31.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
From 1 August 2012 the Health Professionals Council (HPC) will regulate social workers in England. At that time it will be renamed the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). All social workers registered with the General Social Care Council (GSCC) on 31 July 2012 will automatically transfer to the HCPC Register on 1 August 2012. In this article, the HPC public relations manager answers some of the key questions social workers will be asking.
What makes a professional?
- Author:
- LOMBARD Daniel
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.2.11, 2011, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The proposed professional capabilities framework, published by the Social Work Reform Board, provides a benchmark for the core standards and capabilities social workers should adhere to. This article looks at the first of the nine core standards, professionalism.
Towards better supervision
- Author:
- McGREGOR Kirsty
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.1.11, 2011, pp.30-32.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some of the key features of the new national framework for supervision being implemented by The Social Work Reform Board are highlighted. Two examples of good practice in supervision are provided, one from Lancashire Council and one from Bradford Council. Bradford uses a 4x4x4 model of social work supervision.
The Care Council for Wales (Registration) Rules 2008
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
These rules form the legal basis for Registration of the social care workforce in Wales and have been formally approved by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Social workers’ management of error: ethical and risk management issues
- Author:
- REAMER Frederic G.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 89(1), January 2008, pp.61-68.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Social workers, like all professionals, sometimes make mistakes. For example, they may disclose clients’ confidential information inappropriately, fail to respond to clients’ reasonable requests in a timely manner, or engage in improper dual relationships with clients. Ideally, social workers who err would follow a protocol that honours the profession’s commitment to responsible and honest communication and minimizes the practical risks faced by social workers who might be named in lawsuits, licensing board complaints, and ethics complaints. This article explores the nature and forms of social work error and possible constructive responses to it that (a) protect clients, (b) minimize risk to social workers, (c) prevent future error, and (d) adhere to prevailing ethical standards in the profession.
Who are you?
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Corin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.11.07, 2007, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at the final draft of the General Social Care Council's Statement of Social Work Roles and Tasks.
Codes of practice for social care workers and employers of social care workers
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Social Care Council
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The first ever UK-wide codes of practice for social care workers and employers provide a clear guide for all those who work in social care, setting out the standards of practice and conduct workers and their employers should meet. Registrants with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council will be required to comply with the codes as a condition of ongoing registration. The Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvements Authority will take the Code of Practice for Social Care Employers into account in their enforcement of care standards. These are the first codes of practice governing standards in social care. Many people rely on the honesty, integrity and professional skills of social care workers and these codes spell out the standards people can expect of them. The codes are essential for regulating the profession and helping to improve standards and public protection. Any registered social care worker who breaches the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers could be removed from the register. Every social care worker and employer should have a copy of the codes. They will also be important to service users, carers, the public, and others with an interest in social care
Equality scheme: drawn up in accordance with section 75 and schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Social Care Council
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
As a designated public authority, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council submitted an equality scheme to the Equality Commission on the 26 November 2002. One of the key actions outlined in the equality scheme was an undertaking by the Council to carry out a major review, called ‘screening’, of all its policies.
21st century social work: reducing re-offending: key practice skills
- Authors:
- MCNEIL Fergus, et al
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This literature review was commissioned by the Scottish Executive' Social Work Services Inspectorate in order to support the work of the 21st Century Social Work Review Group. Discussions in relation to the future arrangements for criminal justice social work raised issues about which disciplines might best encompass the requisite skills for reducing re-offending in the community. Rather than starting with what is known or understood about the skills of those professionals currently involved in such interventions, this study sought to start with the research evidence on effective work with offenders to reduce re-offending and then work its way back to the skills required to promote the outcome.