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We’ve had a fantastic first day of #SocialWorkWeek. Here’s a video message of thanks from our Chief Executive, Sarah McCarty. 🧡 A huge thank you to all our dedicated and hard-working social workers.

🎉Today we’re celebrating World Social Work Day! 🎉 📅This morning’s #SocialWorkWeek session will be looking at AI in social work and this afternoon, we’ll be discussing relationships and professional boundaries. We’re looking forward to a great day!

💬 Albert Heaney CBE, Chief Social Care Officer for Wales, has this message of thanks to social workers across Wales. “You are truly national treasures.” #SocialWorkWeek

🎊 We’ve got more exciting #SocialWorkWeek events planned for today! 🔸 Siobhan Maclean will be discussing moral injury in social work. 🔸 Sarah McCarty, our Chief Executive joins a session hosted by Social Care England, where presenters will discuss social work regulation.

🔹Dawn Bowden MS, Minister for Children and Social Care has a message of thanks to social workers across Wales. 🔹 Welsh Government Health and Social Care

📢 We have our final #SocialWorkWeek event this morning. Florence Smith and Fiona McDonald will explore neurodivergent identity and the neurodivergent movement. 🫶 Thanks to everyone who’s taken part in our events throughout the week and to all of you that have joined us!

🌟Has #SocialWorkWeek has inspired you to become a social worker? 👩‍🎓Did you know there’s funding of up to £27,000 available to social work students in Wales? Find out more: ow.ly/qp2n50VlpTW

Do you lead or partner with teams in their development? Radical candour can be an inspiring and practical model to help you give feedback. Join our masterclass with HEIW on 25 March to find out how radical candour can change how you support teams. ow.ly/UQKF50V44HN

🔹Are you an employer with staff who are new to working in Wales? We’ve pulled together some of our resources in one handy place on our website. You can use this guide as part of your induction to help your workers settle-in. 👉More information here ow.ly/UAfr50VoJw4

There’s just a few days left to vote for the winner of the #2025Accolades Inspirational leadership award! Our three Inspirational leadership finalists are: - Avril Bracey - Ffion Cole - Keri Warren Find out more and vote here👉: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/…

There’s just a few days left to vote for the winner of the #2025Accolades WeCare Wales award! Our four WeCare Wales finalists are: - Casey Baker - Gayle Jones - Sarah Sharpe - Terri Steele Find out more and vote here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/…

Care services throughout Wales have a crucial role in looking after our loved ones.💛 A new inspection ratings system will help people make informed choices and enable services to pinpoint their strengths and areas for improvement.🏡 Hallmark Luxury Care Homes gov.wales/new-ratings-sy…

Voting for the winner of the #2025Accolades Inspirational leadership award closes today at 5pm! Our three Inspirational leadership finalists are: - Avril Bracey - Ffion Cole - Keri Warren Find out more and vote here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/…

Voting for the winner of the #2025Accolades WeCare Wales award closes today at 5pm! Our four WeCare Wales finalists are: - Casey Baker - Gayle Jones - Sarah Sharpe - Terri Steele Find out more and vote here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/…

📢We’ve changed our CPD requirements to make it simpler! 👉Find out more ow.ly/fQMu50Vrnxu

Today, we have published the main findings of the Social Care Wales Workforce Development Grant (SCWWDP) end of year monitoring for 2023 to 2024. You can read more and see the full report here 👉 ow.ly/gfHk50VsViR

📝 We’re updating the practice guidance of our Codes of Professional Practice, and we’re keen to hear your views. 🗓️ Join our online workshops in May to share your experiences and help shape the guidance. 📍Find out more: socialcare.wales/news-stories/p…

We currently have six vacant posts on our website. Interested in applying? Find out more: jobs.socialcare.wales

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