Council heads say proposed 3.2% local government pay rise for staff will place "additional pressure on hard-pressed finances" ...

Government accepts recommendation of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to create Child Protection Authority ...

A senior practitioner celebrates her manager, who was a 'point of strength' for her when experiencing personal hardships ...

“Unresolved trauma, adopter/carer burnout and family instability do not save money – they lead to greater costs to society ...

Leaders say a focus on social work values was why anti-discrimination was the first of six standards set out in proposed ...

As part of the 'Social work around the world' series, this episode features two Australian social workers, who have practised ...

A follow-up article looks at what it takes to be an effective leader in social work and how organisations can best support ...

Ministers freeze funding for sector learning and development scheme, following significant cut in social care training ...

Adoption and kinship organisations warn reductions in therapy payments risk children being returned to the care system ...

Hundreds of thousands of disabled people are facing a loss of income due to government plans to cut benefit levels and eligibility ...

The government has renewed funding to help overseas care staff who have lost work and are facing removal from the UK due to “unethical” employment practices or providers not complying with visa rules.

BASW called for employers to provide clear guidance and training on AI use and its implications on social work practice ...