Working Conditions
Too many of our members are working in unacceptable conditions, with increasing caseloads and complexity whilst numbers of social workers are reducing!
BASW Northern have been proud to represent social workers in meetings with decision makers and in the media.
BASW NI been working to bring about change and are pleased that the Department of Health funded the Social Work Professional Support Service bringing its much-needed support free to any social worker in Northern Ireland.
Consultation responses
November 2023
- Read the BASW NI response to the Department of Education consultation on Statutory Guidance on the Reduction and Management of Restrictive Practices in Education Settings in Northern Ireland via the download below.
- You can find more information about the consultation on the Department of Education website.
- This consultation was opened on 5 September 2023 and the closing date is 3 November 2023.
December 2023
We have engaged extensively with members to inform BASW NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services recommendations. The wide ranging Review outlined 53 recommendations for change to address the crisis in children’s social care. It is vital the Department of Health acts urgently upon the recommendations to deliver much needed progress for children and families, and the social workers who support them.
A key aspect of the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services recommendations was the proposal for the transfer of children’s social care and associated services from the Health and Social Care Trusts to a new Arms Length Body (ALB). The Review also proposed the creation of a NI Executive Minister for Children and Families. Although outlined in detail in the consultation response, we have produced a brief summary of BASW NI’s Position Statement on the proposals for a children’s social care Arms-Length Body & Minister for Children & Families.
- Read BASW NI’s response to the Department of Health consultation on the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services recommendations, and the Association’s position statement on proposals for a children’s social care Arms-Length Body and Minister for Children and Families via the downloads below.
