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Exploring identity and race in social work: A journey through oral histories | Research in Practice

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 23h

Identities are often shaped by a sense of self that stems from our values, attitudes, and beliefs.

Explore a new open access videos that examine the role of identity and race in social work for #BlackHistoryMonth. https://ow.ly/p8Ib50X7AUu

This collection of videos explores the heritage of Black British social workers and provides insight into the Black Social Workers’ Oral History Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Reposted by Research in Practice

Melika Malone-Lee @melikamalone-lee.bsky.social · 6d

Do have a look at this great role in our adults team. We are really keen to hear from people with adult social care or related sector knowledge and strong facilitation skills. As the hiring manager and supervisor of the adults team, I’m really happy to have a chat about the role so do get in touch!

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 7d

Join our team!

We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.

Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 7d

Join our team!

We are looking for a Senior Research and Development Officer who is passionate about evidence-informed practice to join our Adults team.

Closing date for applications is 24 October. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/adults/conte...

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 8d

Evidence shows over 2,500 children & young people were deprived of liberty in response to mental health, safeguarding and welfare concerns in 2023/24.

The High Court’s inherent jurisdiction – once seen as a last resort – had become the most common route for deprivation of liberty of under 18s.

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 8d

Improving outcomes for children and young people in complex situations with multiple needs, at risk or subject to a Deprivation of Liberty

New findings from research by Research in Practice and @ncb.org.uk: ow.ly/fiTI50X4MAp

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 8d

We also loved hearing how Link Officers are supporting learning and development in their organisations.

Hear Kim Quigley discuss how Research in Practice learning resources are embedded as a ‘golden thread’ to support evidence-informed practice in Warrington Borough Council. #LOAM25

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Link Officers’ Annual Meeting last week.

The event was a valuable opportunity to connect with Link Officers from across our Partner network to discuss, reflect and share knowledge on the theme of workforce futures.

Anti-racist systems leadership

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 12d

Last session of #LOAM25, where @dezholmes1.bsky.social talks about anti-racist workforce development. Good discussion on what that means for quality assurance processes, some of which comes up in this podcast with the amazing Meera Spillett www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/content-...

Dez Holmes talks to Meera Spillett about the key elements of anti-racist systems leadership. They reflect on an excellent briefing authored by Meera that has been published by Research in Practice.

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 12d

We had an incredible presentation from @triciapereira.bsky.social at our Link Officers' Annual Meeting this morning on the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard. Well worth a look at the findings www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Support-for-... #LOAM25

Findings from the SC-WRES data

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Reducing pressures in social work practice: evidence on priority areas for action | Research in Practice

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

The National Workload Action Group led by Research in Practice spent 2 years exploring workload.

The findings highlight administrative pressures, poor digital infrastructure and limited access to reflective supervision contribute to burnout / high turnover among social workers ow.ly/Qxo650X2cSf

Reducing unnecessary workload is essential for retaining skilled social workers and improving outcomes for children and families.

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Manageable workloads are essential for retaining skilled social workers and improving outcomes for children and families.

A new DfE report has emphasised the need for continued innovation, investment in technology, and a systems approach to reform.

LOAM 2025: Workforce Futures

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Day 2 of our LInk Officers' Annual Meeting will be starting shortly. Today we'll be using an anti-racist lens as part of our theme of workforce futures www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/events-l... #LOAM25

This year’s Link Officers’ Annual Meeting will focus on how Link Officers can develop effective workforce development.

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Sarah Rothera talks about writing up case notes as reflective practice. We need to questions what the impcations are for reflective practice if we're using AI in this way #LOAM25

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. Gill Ward: We need to move away from one off training sessions into a space where we're supporting people to use and reflect on AI < This paper by Dr. Ward is well worth a read on AI literacy journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #LOAM25

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Adult Social Care Workforce Research Partnership | King's College London

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Jennie Lowe: It was important that people saw leaders in Shropshire make the time for learning - that we were showing, not telling that it was important #LOAM25

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

"Anti-discrimatory practice is at the heart of social work" < Laura Eden reflecting on the driver of the upcoming Social Work Practice Development Programme #LOAM25

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

@a-mtowers.bsky.social is now addressing #LOAM25 talking about how we encourage people and organisations to engage with evidence critically. Well worth having a look at the work of the Adult Social Care Workforce Research Partnership www.kcl.ac.uk/research/car...

The Adult Social Care Workforce Research Partnership (short title: Care Work) – exploring and addressing the challenges facing the adult social care workforce.

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LOAM 2025: Workforce Futures

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

Our Link Officer's Annual Meeting this year is on the theme of Workforce Futures. www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/events-l... You can follow and contribute via #LOAM25

This year’s Link Officers’ Annual Meeting will focus on how Link Officers can develop effective workforce development.

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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

This year's conference will focus on workforce futures. We'll explore how Link Officers can promote innovative and effective learning and development within their organisations. ow.ly/AIei50X1jSy

LOAM 2025: Workforce Futures

This year’s Link Officers’ Annual Meeting will focus on how Link Officers can develop effective workforce development.

Research in Practice | LinkedIn

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 13d

We are looking forward to welcoming Link Officers from across our Partner network to our annual Link Officers' Annual Meeting, starting at 13:00 today.

We'll share updates throughout the event on both Bluesky and LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rese...

Follow along and contribute via #LOAM25

Research in Practice | 12,187 followers on LinkedIn. Supporting evidence-informed practice with children and families, young people, adults, carers and communities | We work with and for professional...

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Supporting Partners with Children's Social Care reforms | Research in Practice

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve curated learning resources to support you – leaders, managers and practitioners across early help, targeted support, and statutory services to navigate these reforms.

We'll provide professional development that connects local practice with the national picture
ow.ly/mR6c50X0HBo #socialcare

Social care reform is moving at pace. Evidence-informed workforce development is critical in implementing significant changes since the Children Act 1989.

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 14d

The @Department for Education Families First Partnership programme outlines practice changes to improve support for children and families. This involves safeguarding partners implementing family help, multi-agency child protection and family group decision-making reforms.

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 14d

Since April local councils and their partners have been implementing government’s reforms to family support and child protection. These transformational reforms are built upon the Stable homes, built on love strategy and Keeping children safe, helping families thrive policy statement.

Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 14d

Social care reform: Supporting change through evidence-informed workforce development – reform is moving at pace with arguably the most significant programme of change since the Children Act 1989.

We are committed to engaging with you across regions and supporting changes at a local system level.