To provide members raising policy-related motions with a forum for fuller debate and discussion. This GM will be constituted in line with our Articles of Association and motions voted on in the GM will have the same status as motions previously taken to the AGM.
The Policy GM is an opportunity for members to come together to discuss and deliberate key issues.
Members will be able to vote on properly submitted motions. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Assisted Dying: What’s being proposed and how does that affect social workers?
Webinar: 24th March, GMT 12-1pm
The UK Parliament is currently considering legislation for England and Wales that would allow assisted dying (AD). Similar legislation is before the Scottish Parliament. Both sets of legislation have a potential impact on social work.
Mental capacity is key to assisted dying (does the person have capacity to make an irreversible decision?) as is adult safeguarding – both key social work responsibilities.
Type of work and clients:
Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Practice teaching, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Review and evaluation, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Experienced social worker (25+years), Service Manager in child protection, mentor, supervisor, trainer in domestic abuse, practice educator, lecturer, and anti-racist practice facilitator.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Family assessment, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Solicitors, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
My skillset includes strong interpersonal skills, organization, collaboration, professional curiosity, effective time management, persistence, and attention to detail.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Solicitors, Strategy, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
I have 18 years experience in children's services including management and frontline practice. NAAS accredited, ParentAssess trained passionate about strengths based practice
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Direct work with service users, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Supervision, Training and tutoring
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Safeguarding, Assessment, Advocacy, Practice Teaching, Mentoring, Problem-solving, Reflective Practice and Supervision.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Review and evaluation, Supervision
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Parent Assess Qualified ISW - 13 years experience working with children, young people and their families. Post Qualified for 8 years. Experience includes child safeguarding/Managment / Leadership.