Care Management is the process for assessing individuals’ needs for social care services. It is integral to the social care
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SSSC Consultation on Expanding the Register
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has been consulting on a proposal for Social Work Assistants to become registered. The
Read moreBriefing 152 – National Social Work Agency Update: March 2025
Plans are going ahead to create a National Social Work Agency (NSWA) as part of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill,
Read moreFuture of Foster Care Response
The Government is consulting on its plans for the Future of Foster Care. This is part of the implementation of
Read moreCharter of demands to end the crisis in Social Work
This Charter of Demands was launched at UNISON’s Social Work Conference on 24 October 2024. Developed by social work members
Read moreCare Management: Fit for Purpose?
This report reveals a Care Management system that is on its knees, with decisions about care being driven by budgets,
Read moreWhat needs to change to support Social Work in Scotland?
UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group has for some time recognised that the context within which professional social work is
Read moreBargaining Briefing 135 – Regrading Hints & Tips for Social Work Paraprofessionals
This briefing produce by UNISON’s Social Work Issues Group provides Social Work Assistants, Family Support Workers and other paraprofessional staff
Read moreSurvey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals
Our survey confirms that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social workers but without the
Read moreBriefing 125 – Occupational Therapists and a National Social Work Agency
This briefing is about the intended remit of the proposed National Social Work Agency. This remit includes workforce matters and
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