Never miss a story, get critical social work news direct to your inbox

News

News

Keeping you up-to-date with social work news, insights and opinions

Strengthen your practice, knowledge and outcomes in social work

Employer spotlight

Events

Events

You can connect, learn and network at our specialist social work events

Webinar: Working with autistic adults banner

Working with autistic adults

A one-hour online session exploring what autism and autistic experience is – and is not – and how that relates to social work and social...

AI in social work practice: opportunities and risks 2026

Following the success of the first AI in social work event last July, join us online on 12 February for a thought-provoking half-day event...

Occupational therapy and mental capacity

A one-hour online session exploring the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act, how to apply the MCA in practice, and what ‘best...

Join the community

Join the community

A safe place for you to share, support and inspire each other

The Social Work Community is an online community for social workers – whether you are a student on the cusp of qualifying, or an experienced practitioner with many years in the sector. The Social Work Community offers a trusted, safe, positive space for professionals to get careers insight, network with peers, and support each other.