This article reviews the fast-moving social work and immigration policy context and the role of inter-European social workers, using England as a case study of destination. Based on registration data of non-UK qualified social workers
This report presents the results of a qualitative study evaluating the introduction of the Scottish Living Wage to adult social care and the accompanying Joint Guidance. There was consensus among participants that the introduction of
This report highlights needs for strengthening transitions in and out of foster care, and the importance of respectful and responsive relationships between children, foster parents, families and social workers. The report also makes recommendations for
Social workers’ decision making is at the heart of adoption and needs to be subject to ethical scrutiny from within the profession and from without. This Enquiry explores the ethical and human rights dimensions of
The report charts public understandings of childhood, parenting and the care system, and examines how these ways of thinking complicate, and occasionally facilitate, communicating about care issues. It identifies strategies that the sector can use
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide recommendations and examples of practice for senior social services professionals providing care for people with disabilities. The first chapter focuses on active inclusion measures to improve the
This publication is a compilation of profiles of individuals from 30 countries who are working within early childhood education.
This toolkit provides recommendations and examples of innovative practice for senior professionals working in social services providing care for older people and highlights the need for better integration of social services within health services.
A collection of 16 case studies from 12 countries illustrates practices in protecting the rights of migrant and refugee children. These learnings are intended to inform and promote a stronger rights-based approach in practice and
This report reviews the impact of the refugee crisis on local public social services in Europe and what support public social services have received from the state and community.
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published a new report which explores the high level of skills social service workers possess and looks at what skills and developments will they need in the future.
This discussion paper highlights the prevalence of violence against children in Africa, including in family and alternative care settings. It also makes recommendations on strategies for addressing the problem, including investing in a skilled and
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