Social work has only recently become a regulated profession but what does this mean in terms of the standards and values expected of those who work in it? The General Social Care Council’s (GSCC) annual conference will provide social workers with the opportunity to explore what it means to be part of a profession, and to learn about the current reforms in social work that aim to make it a profession to be proud of.

Aims of the conference

• To explore the standards and values of the social work profession
• To look at the contribution the profession makes to empowering and enriching people’s lives.
• To provide practical exploration of current reforms in social work and what they mean for those working in it
• To look at how to continue to raise professional standards and accountability to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities
• To discuss how to strengthen the system of education and training for social workers
• To discuss the status of social work and how its public image can be improved

 

Speakers at the event

  • Rosie Varley OBE, GSCC Chair
  • Andrew Webb, Social Work Task Force
  • Deidre Sanders, Agony Aunt, The Sun and the Social Work Task Force
  • Tracy McVeigh, Senior Correspondent, The Observer
  • Nigel Clarke, Chair of the inquiry into the future professional body for pharmacy
  • Hilton Dawson, Chief Executive, BASW
  • Chair: David Prince, GSCC Council member, GSCC staff member
  • Chair: Terry Butler, GSCC Council member
  • Cheryl Wall, National Social Work Partnership, Social work student, GSCC staff member
  • Chair: Haqeeq Bostan, GSCC Council member, Social worker
  • Dr Peter Allmark, Sheffield Hallam University, GSCC staff member
  • Chair Melanie Henwood, GSCC Council member
  • Professor Sue White, Lancaster University, Social worker, GSCC staff member
  • Paul Snell Acting Chief Executive, GSCC

Who should attend

  • Registered social workers
  • Registered social work students
  • Social work managers
  • Directors of children’s and adults’ services
  • Social care bodies and those interested in developments in the social care sector
  • Social work academics

Workshops

none

Pricing

£ 195.00 + VAT for Social workers and those in social work settings