Practice educators support social work students to succeed. We are asking social workers to share their views on practice education in a short survey by Friday 6 February 2026:
smartsurvey.co.uk/t/G4L0TZ/
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We're hiring! We're recruiting for 3 investigators.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/nq2o50XQB33
Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026.
#Recruitment#Vacancy
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We're hiring! We're recruiting for a lead investigator.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/9g5050XQALu
Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026.
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Congratulations to the social workers who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026 🎉
The list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Our enquiries email and phone line opening hours will be reduced over the festive period, from Wednesday 24 December until Friday 2 January 2026.
Learn more and find out how to contact us on our website: socialworkengland.org.uk/abo…
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As Hanukkah begins, this should be a time of light and reflection. We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s violent attacks in Australia targeting the Jewish community and stand in solidarity with all those affected.
We're hiring! We're recruiting for 3 lawyers.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website:
jobs.socialworkengland.org.u…
Closing date for applications: 7 January 2026.
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We're hiring! We're recruiting for a case review officer.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website:
jobs.socialworkengland.org.u…
Closing date for applications: 4 January 2026.
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We're consulting on new guidance for adjudicator consensual disposal in fitness to practise cases.
This is the final week to have your say.
ow.ly/5FUV50XGnAy
Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 15 December 2025
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#SocialWorkWeek2026 - Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026.
Submit your expression of interest to be part of our online programme by midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025.
Find out more ow.ly/ZxNg50XA5mm
We're hiring! We're recruiting for a head of finance and commercial.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website:
jobs.socialworkengland.org.u…
Closing date for applications: 4 January 2026.
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Our new report reflects on our first 5 years of social work education in England. The number of social work courses have increased, with growth in apprenticeships. Courses continue to attract diverse students whilst providers adapt to emerging challenges. ow.ly/yZX250Xyx3V
Together with Skills for Care we are hosting a free one-day summit on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in Birmingham on AI and the future of social work.
Further details about the event will be shared in the new year. For further information: ow.ly/wc9K50XwScu@skillsforcare
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We have published research carried out for us by the University of East Anglia to help us understand the current shape, structure and scale of the practice educator training landscape in England.
Read the research: ow.ly/EAcr50XtlW0
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We are at the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) 2025 next week where we will be speaking on the future of social work: training the next generation of social workers.
Find out more: ncasc.info/#ncasc25
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We’re delighted to announce that #SocialWorkWeek2026 will take place from Monday 16 to Friday 20 March 2026.
We are calling for contributors to our online programme - ow.ly/pSJK50XrHcm
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We're hiring! We're recruiting for a paralegal.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/TKbp50XotkU
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2025.
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We're hiring! We're recruiting for a head of triage.
Read the full job description and how to apply on our website: ow.ly/QBTr50Xotc7
Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025.
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