Social work in Scotland 'at a critical tipping point'
A report finds that social workers are experiencing ‘moral distress’.
Published in
on 2 Jun 2022
Newly qualified social workers, supervision and child protection
ESSS Outline
Explores how newly qualified social workers can be supported in their first year, with a focus on effective supervision.
Published in
on 8 Apr 2019
Social media and social service workers
Insight 46
Explores what is understood by 'social media', perceived risks of using it, opportunities, relationship to workforce wellbeing and future implications for practice.
Published in
on 21 Feb 2019
Values statements of disability organisations
ESSS Outline
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 quality disability services, and how these values can be integrated in the third sector.
Published in
on 21 May 2018
Self-directed support and workforce development
ESSS Outline
Looks at the limited available evidence on how the social care workforce in Scotland can be further developed to deliver self-directed support.
Published in
on 17 Apr 2018
Planning a partnership?
Partnerships & CO, a tool to support those planning a partnership or wishing to reflect on and take stock of an existing partnership.
Published in
on 16 Jan 2018
Imagining the Future: leadership for change programme
Workshop summary report
Participants from the Imagining the Future Systems Leadership Community of Practice came together to take part in a follow-up day. They were joined by 35 systems leaders undertaking the NHS Leadership Academy's Intersect Programme.
Published in
on 20 Feb 2017
The impact of welfare reform on the social services workforce
Insight 32
Explores the impact of welfare reform – in a climate of austerity and cuts – on key client groups and its consequent effect on the social services workforce in Scotland.
Published in
on 15 Jun 2016
Achieving effective supervision
Insight 30
Summarises key research evidence around supervision in social work and social care and draws out implications for practice.
Published in
on 9 Jul 2015
Imagining the Future: Workforce
The future social services workforce in Scotland 2025
Background
Aims and ambitions
Over the next 10-15 years there are likely to be significant changes both in the numbers requiring access to support and the strategies for responding to this.
Published in
on 22 Oct 2013
