Our Annual Report 2025 is now live, capturing highlights from the past year and looking ahead💫. Huge thanks to our members, partners, and wider networks for contributions, collaborations, and commitment to shaping the future of social work. 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/reports/annu...

Save the dates for our 2026 events!🎟️ 3 June - Justice Conference 8 October - Annual Conference & Exhibition Further details to be announced in the new year. 🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/events/

Join the next session of the Social Work Policy Panel tomorrow at 12noon. Prof Beth Weaver will share findings looking at AI in Justice Social Work. Join in to have your voice heard on the use of AI in social work. 🆓 Free 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/socia...

We've published our response to Section 38 Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act: Duty to notify: targeted consultation 👇 🔗https://socialworkscotland.org/consultations/response-to-section-38-duty-to-notify-consultation/

Have your say 🗣️ and help shape the future of social work in Scotland. How to get involved: 🔸Sign up to online sessions 20 and 22 January 🔸Read the engagement pack and complete the survey socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...

The first issue of the Scottish Social Work Partnership newsletter is now available! 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/wp-content/u... There's still time to 📣have your say📣 and help shape the future of social work in Scotland. 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...

We are proud to support this letter and pre-election paper📣

Read our recent consultation for Parole Reform in Scotland 📣 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

Enrol now for our newest eLearning module - Digital Safeguarding in Practice! Places cost only £30 per learner and can be combined with any of our other modules. Book now 👇 buff.ly/PmxRsT6

📣 Help Shape the Future of Social Work in Scotland 📣 The Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA) is leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work. Your voice matters! Have your say 👇 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...

Our recent response to the financial transparency and profit limitation in children's residential care consultation is now live 💡 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

One week to go - still time to register to hear more about the new Scottish Social Work Partnership and how to have your voice heard!⬇️

The next social Work Policy Panel, jointly run by SASW, OCSWA and Social Work Scotland, will provide an update on the new Scottish Social Work Partnership🤝. Register for free now to hear the update and have your voice heard on the next steps⬇️ basw.co.uk/events/socia...

Two weeks ago, we welcomed almost 300 delegates from all across Scotland to our Annual Conference and Exhibition: Relationships as catalysts for change💫, at a crucial yet compelling time for social work leaders, practitioners, and partners. Read more ➡️ socialworkscotland.org/annual-confe...

Social work profession - Social Work Scotland and SASW want to hear from you📣 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2RQHKZ 📅 Closing date 30 October @scotssocialwork.bsky.social

We welcomed psychotherapist and author, Kate White, for an incredibly personable and powerful presentation on the power of attachment theory with particular focus on dementia. #swsconf25

Our delegates delved into workshops led by facilitators from all across Scotland: SCRA, @cycjscotland.bsky.social, Glasgow City Council HSCP, RCSLT, @perthandkinross.bsky.social Family Change, and @abshirecouncil.bsky.social Children's Wellbeing Team👥. Huge thanks to all! #swsconf25

We were delighted to hear reflections from Iona Colvin OBE, ahead of retirement, on her career and the state of social work in Scotland. Also, an exciting opportunity for social workers to engage with the new Scottish Social Work Partnership📣 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc... #swsconf25

An excellent update from our headline sponsor, Beam, on the success of Magic Notes - innovative AI tool for social workers - in Scottish local authorities, reducing admin time📉 and, crucially, improving relationships🤝. An impressive 150K recordings and 30K users per month across the UK. #swsconf25

We've had a brilliant morning here at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Technology and Innovation Centre for our Annual Conference and Exhibition, hearing from our Convenor, John Trainer, Dr Pamela Trevithick, retired academic and author, and Susanne Miller, Chief Exec., Glasgow City Council. #swsconf25

Today we submitted our response to UK Government's call for evidence on Identification of Modern Day Slavery💡 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

We've recently published 🔟 consultation responses spanning across adults, justice, children and families, and social work education, working directly with our members - leaders of the profession across Scotland - to collect views and ensure representation🤞 Read🔗 socialworkscotland.org/publications/

LAST CHANCE to secure your tickets for our Annual Conference and Exhibition! 📍 TIC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow 🗓️ Thursday 9 October 2025 🕘 08:30-16:30 Includes access to networking reception Wednesday 8 October🤝 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...

We've just published responses to 🔸Criminal Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27 call for views 🔸Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill call for view 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/publications...

We recently responded to SSSC consultation, Standards for social work education - Pre and post qualifying consultation💡 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

Only 9️⃣ days left to secure tickets to our Annual Conference and Exhibition next month exploring relationships as catalyst for change💫 🚨Bookings close 18 September🚨 🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...

Read our response to the publication of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment📣... socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

Join the next Social Work Policy Panel to hear how what started as an Advanced Practice Framework for Social Work and is now evolving into a Social Work Career Resource. 📆 Tuesday 2 September, 1200-1300 🆓 Free 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/socia...

Read our recent response to Scottish Parliament's call for views on the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill 💡 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

We've recently published responses to Scottish Parliament call for views: 🔸Pre-budget Scrutiny 2026-27: Prioritisation of the mental health budget 🔸ADHD and ASD pathways and support inquiry 🔸Long-term Fiscal Pressures Find out more ⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/publications...

🚨TWO WEEKS🚨 left to apply to for our National Interagency Referral Discussion team: x2 Project Officers (qualified and registered social workers) socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na... x1 Project Coordinator (administrative and operational support) socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...

📣WE'RE HIRING📣 x3 brand new roles for our National Interagency Referral Discussion (IRD) team: x2 IRD Project Officers socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na... x1 IRD Project Coordinator socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na... Please share with networks where relevant🤝

Read our response to the Scottish Government's Long Term Conditions - Framework consultation💡 socialworkscotland.org/consultation...

We are inviting expressions of interest from Managed IT Service Providers💻💡 Feel free to share with networks where relevant. Full information: socialworkscotland.org/social-work-...

Read our statement highlighting concerns around the Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework 2025-2035🚨 socialworkscotland.org/briefings_st...

Less than 🚨ONE WEEK🚨 left for discounted tickets to our Annual Conference in October.

Our statement on the publication of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is now live💡. socialworkscotland.org/briefings_st...

There's less than TWO WEEKS left to grab your Early Bird tickets to our Annual Conference and Exhibition: Relationships as catalysts for change 💫 Programme and ticket link: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...

You can now read a summary of our first Adults Conference highlighting the importance of relationships 🤝 in bridging gaps 🌉 , values and human rights ✊ , power balance ⚖️ and using collective power💥 #SWSAdultsConf25 socialworkscotland.org/adults-confe...

An exciting new AI Guide for Social Workers 🤖 was announced in our Digital Shift workshop with @cosla.gov.uk at yesterday's Adults Conference. The guide was written by colleagues at University of Strathclyde, in collaboration with Social Work Scotland. socialworkscotland.org/reports/work...

We closed the day with Councillor Kelly, COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson, pledging support for "a resilient, adaptable workforce,"👏 thanking Social Work Scotland members for contributing to the Care Reform Bill, and expressing hope for the Scottish Social Work Partnership. #SWSAdultsConf25

Huge thanks to this today's workshop facilitators and presenters from @cosla.gov.uk @celcis.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social @dundee.ac.uk @stir.ac.uk @drneilthompson.bsky.social, our SDS team and Digital Practice and Policy Advisor for providing valuable space to share and engage🔋 #SWSAdultsConf25

We finished off the morning with a dynamic discussion on power - the people, potential, and practicalities - touching on power imbalance, the importance of relationships, navigating financial constraints, and reminder to celebrate and share inspirational wins of the workforce💫 #SWSAdultsConf2025

We're 'revisiting systems theory' with award winning author and independent educator, @drneilthompson.bsky.social; an incredibly insightful presentation on the implications of systems thinking🧠 #SWSAdultsConf25

Eddie Fraser, Chief Executive, East-Ayrshire Council, delivered a powerful, personable keynote on navigating the life course; noting the importance of relationships, inclusivity, sustainability, and the need for the workforce to have a safe space🏡 @eastayrshire.bsky.social #SWSAdultsConf2025

Delegates heard from Maree Todd, former Minister for Social Care, Wellbeing, and Sport, acknowledging challenges in capacity and resourcing and need for continuous support🤝 We're delighted Ms Todd remains in the wellbeing space as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, and Sport. #SWSAdultsConf25

A great start to our Adults Conference with opening addresses from Leigh Jolly, Vice Convenor of Social Work Scotland, and Diane Fraser, Chair of Adults Standing Committee, Social Work Scotland, setting the scene and intentions for today's event💡 #SWSAdultsConf25

There's just 3️⃣ weeks left to take advantage of our Early Bird Offer for this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition 🚀

📣 Our evaluation of the Scottish Child Interview Model for Joint Investigative Interviewing is out now. Our research recognises the value of the Scottish Child Interview Model and we set out a series of recommendations for how it can be strengthened. Read the report here 👉https://buff.ly/jzpnjAt

Our Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 programme is live🚀 We'll be exploring relationships as catalysts for change through topics including restorative justice⚖️, reflective spaces🪞, emotions and neuroscience🧠, burnout💤, and AI🤖 More info👇 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...