The ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions: Good Practice Toolkit’ is continued evidence of the commitment of BASW & SWU to create positive working conditions for Social Workers, but we need more than just a toolkit to thrive in social work.
Although it is thought that Social Work practice is reflective, non-discriminatory and anti-oppressive; unconscious bias alongside complexities around ignorance play a huge part in maintaining a ‘glass ceiling’
Black History Month is a brilliant opportunity for organisations to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black workers and the community both on a national and local scale.
In her first blog post as chair of SWU, Carys reflects on her journey to this point and how we can advocate for the social work profession in these challenging times.
My views about Black History Month have been torn for some years now based on my questioning the need to devote only a month to elements of histories which are in danger of being erased
As part of BASW's original content to mark and celebrate Black History Month, members have been encouraged to give their thoughts on Black people's experiences in social work, framed in a wider and historical context