Resources

A project to improve understanding about supervision and clarify the role of good management in effective leadership.

A collection of resilience resources covering topics such as supervision, leadership, self-care, and support and learning.

Looks at how the diverse needs of disabled people can be addressed in an organisation’s values statement. It also summarises evidence on the values that can support the workforce in delivering…

Project rationale Supporting Workforce Challenges is a continuation of Iriss' project The View from Here which aimed to understand the experiences of Scotland's social services workforce. This…

A tea-brief is a debrief with a difference. It's an opportunity to take time for reflection, and build stronger relationships in a staff team. You can take a tea-brief after an incident, or can…

Project inspired by the Iriss evidence summary that explores social work’s role in upholding the human rights of Scottish Gypsy Travellers.

Explores evidence around the outcomes of involvement in social enterprises for young people with additional support needs.

Scottish Government initiative, bringing care-experienced young people aged 14-25 into the strategic planning of care services.

Active ageing groups, run by and for older people, help over 700 people a week stay active and connected to their community.

Summarises evidence relating to participation frameworks for children and young people in social care, including examples of good practice as well as specific contexts, such as in child protection,…