However, number of looked after children on secure accommodation orders is far exceeded by number made subject deprivation of ...

In this episode of the miniseries, ‘Social work around the world’, Community Care’s careers editor Sharmeen Ziauddin, speaks ...

Roma families' experiences with children's services are shaped by mistrust, poverty and social exclusion. A report provides ...

A social worker's representative reflects on the repercussions of a six-year wait for a fitness to practise hearing ...

As sector awaits tight spending settlement, analysis finds big rise in adult social care funding needed to keep pace with ...

North East Lincolnshire Council is taking a proactive approach to developing the skills of its social workers and promoting ...

Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff half as likely to be appointed from a shortlist, reveals Social Care Workforce Race ...

The first time the term ‘disguised compliance’ appeared in social work literature was in the book Beyond Blame (Reder et al, ...

Following a 3.2% pay offer for council staff, social workers seem divided on whether to accept the deal or strike for a ...

The family safeguarding approach has played a key role in reducing caseloads for social workers and the number of court ...

A social work assistant celebrates a newly qualified social worker who shows "natural kindness and compassion" to the ...

Workforce 25% short of what is required to staff 24-hour AMHP services, say service leads, though annual report shows fall in ...