Effective communication, engagement and direct work by social workers are central to ensuring that children and young people¿s welfare is promoted, that they are protected, and that they have a voice in assessment, decision-making and service planning. However, serious case reviews, workforce inspections and research studies continue to indicate shortcomings in social workers¿ capabilities in this respect. Whilst the pressures of a complex role undertaken in often under-resourced, poorly supervised and unsupported contexts are likely to be significant contributors to this state of affairs, it seems also that practitioners do not necessarily feel confident in their capacity to communicate with children nor always appreciate the purpose and relevance of this role.
History
Publication status
Published
Presentation Type
paper
Event name
12th UK Joint Social Work Education Conference with the 4th UK Social Work Research Conference, 30th June - 2nd July 2010
Event location
Hatfield, UK
Event type
conference
Department affiliated with
Social Work and Social Care Publications
Notes
Slides available at: http://www.jswec.co.uk/2010old/presentations/Lefevre_Learning pathways to competent practice_jswec 2010.pps Conference Homepage: http://www.jswec.co.uk/2010old/