About us
We are a social work leadership body, led by our members.
We work to influence policy and legislation and to support the development of the social work and social care workforce.
Latest Updates
Here you will find our featured consultations, reports and projects.
Event
Social Work Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022
The Social Work Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition is happening on 5 October 2022. We’re back at the Crieff Hydro and tickets are selling fast: Book yours now!
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A National Care Service for Scotland
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work Leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and practice to shape policy and practice and improve the quality and experience of social services.
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Independent Reviewing Officer Conference
Social Work Scotland will be holding the Independent Reviewing Officer Conference on 11 November 2022 at the Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling.
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Kinship Care protocol
In partnership with COSLA and others, we’ve published a groundbreaking new protocol which seeks to find more consistency and support for kinship care across Scotland.
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We’re stronger with you as a member. Help us shape social work leadership now and for the future.
Membership is open to a whole range of people and organisations.
Publications
We create a variety of resources, including publications, consultation responses and press releases; as well as useful ways to support your knowledge and understanding of key developments in social work.
Events
We run a range of events some of which are for members only, but most are open to people with an interest in social work and social care.
Consultations
We find a number of ways to get that view across: responding to consultations and calls for evidence; briefings to MSPs; event reports and publications based on our own work.