The GSCC's annual conference 2009, Social work: a profession to be proud of, is fast approaching. This year the conference will look at the standards and values of social work, explore what it means to be a part of the social work profession, and discuss how the status of social work can be improved.
The conference is aimed at registered social workers and students, social work managers and directors, as well as others interested in developments in social work.
A number of high-profile speakers will make contributions about developments in social work and debate how to improve the status, representation and media portrayal of the profession. These include Andrew Webb, Vice Chair of the Social Work Task Force, Tracy McVeigh, Senior Correspondent for The Observer, Deirdre Saunders, The Sun’s agony aunt and member of the Social Work Task Force, and Hilton Dawson, BASW Chief Executive.
Workshops will include:
- Cracking the codes: exploring the role of the GSCC codes of practice in upholding high professional standards
- Carry on learning: investigating what continuous learning means for social work professionals, and explaining the Post-Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) framework
- Research in practice: considering
the role of research in ensuring
quality social work practice - Pushing the boundaries: presenting new research findings into professional boundary issues affecting social workers
- Practice learning made perfect: exploring how to improve the quality of practice placements
The conference is taking place on Wednesday 14th October at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London.
Spaces are limited. To book your place call 0844 880 5061, email info@pavpub.com or visit the organiser’s website.
