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
Serco evictions condemned: Herald letter from UNISON, SASW and academics
We note with serious concern Serco’s stated intent to evict up to 300 people who have been told they cannot ... Read More
UNISON says monitoring of home care services by Scotland’s councils still not good enough
More than a year on since new guidance was introduced on social care procurement there has been little or no ... Read More
Tackling the crisis in health and social care
As the NHS gets ready to celebrate its 70th birthday on 7th July, conference slammed cuts to NHS funding since ... Read More
Residential care homes are failing the elderly, says UNISON Scotland
That’s the message UNISON Scotland is taking to the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday) to call on politicians to support its ... Read More
UNISON – rise in attacks on public service staff is ‘tip of iceberg’
Public services union UNISON Scotland has called on the Scottish Government and all public service employers to take action immediately ... Read More
First Minister must intervene in Bield Housing decision to close 12 care homes
Bield Housing and Care, announced yesterday (11 October) that they intend to close 12 care homes in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, ... Read More
Social Work publications
Draft Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Bill Response
UNISON Scotland has serious concerns at the effects this Draft Bill would have on our members’ ability to protect children ... Read More
Helping People Change Their Lives
A Social Work Manifesto for UNISON and BASW members in Scotland. UNISON & BASW welcome the positive steps taken in ... Read More
Creating and supporting an informed employer and employee relationship within the self-directed support sector
SPAEN and UNISONScotland interviewed a small number of people who use direct payments to employ personal assistants and a similar ... Read More
YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK – a guide for Personal Assistants and their Employers
A guide to your basic employment rights when employed as a Personal Assistant and your responsibilities if employing a Personal ... Read More
THE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2008: SECOND CONSULTATION
UNISONScotland believes that many of the requirements in the consultation are consistent with good practice. There will be resource implications ... Read More
Charter for care staff employed through ‘direct payments’
UNISON, Scotland's public service union, announced on 1 May 2007 that it has agreed with a number of key Scottish disabled ... Read More
Asylum: Child’s Welfare Paramount?
First published in 2006, this ground-breaking guidance was designed to provide a framework for ethical practice for UNISON and BASW ... Read More
Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review Briefing No. 136
March 2006: In the Summer of 2004, the Scottish Parliament commissioned the 21st Century Social Work Review, following a debate ... Read More