Supporting Scotland’s Social Work Services Workforce: UNISON is by far the largest union representing most Social Work and Social Care staff in Scotland. We represent Social Workers in all specialisms, residential workers, social care workers, OTs, home care staff and professional, admin and clerical support staff. We have a Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) with reps from branches across Scotland, specifically addressing Social Work issues. See also important information for workers registered with regulatory bodies.
News and updates
UNISON Scotland Week 321 – NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more
UNISON Scotland Week 321 - NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
Social Work Webinar 13 Oct – National Care Service
Social work webinars are back – sign up now for the first on Wednesday 13th Oct UNISON Scotland Social Work ... Read More
UNISON Care Futures No2 – What would Fair Work look like in a national Care Service
This second edition of Care Futures looks at the question of how Fair Work principles could be put into practice ... Read More
UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures issue 1. Who will work for a National Care Service?
The National Care Service proposals being consulted on by the Scottish Government could impact on a wide range of sectors ... Read More
UNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more
UNISON Week 319 - Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
Scotland must deliver a care sector that cares
The Covid pandemic has highlighted the fundamental value of social care and the workers who provide it and Congress welcomed ... Read More
Social Work publications
Care Futures 5 – Minimum Employment Standards
The fifth edition of UNISON Scotland’s Care Futures outlines UNISON's view of the minimum employment standards that care workers should ... Read More
Care Futures 4 – Effective Voice
The fourth edition of UNISON Scotland's Care Futures looks at what Effective Voice could mean for workers in social care ... Read More
UNISON Scotland Week 321 – NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more
UNISON Scotland Week 321 - NHS staff are struggling, Care Futures, COP26 & more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
UNISON Week 319 – Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more
UNISON Week 319 - Social care reform debate, local government pay ballot, housing and more. Read full newsletter here ... Read More
e-brief: National Care Service Consultation
The Scottish Government has published its proposals for a National Care Service. The three-month consultation period ends on 18 October ... Read More
e-briefing Implementing The Promise
This e-briefing explains The Promise 'Change Programme' and includes four action points for local government branches. The Independent Care Review ... Read More
Independent Review of Adult Social Care – MSP Briefing
The Scottish Parliament debated the findings of the Independent Review of Adult Social care on tue feb 16th. This is ... Read More
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires ... Read More
Refuge and Asylum in Scotland – a guide for members
Asylum seekers in Scotland do not get the support services they are entitle to because of inadequate support for social ... Read More
Scottish Government Economic Recovery Plan – August 2020
The Scottish Government has announced its plan for post-COVID economic recovery. This briefing provides UNISON’s response to this. The recovery ... Read More