The Setting the Bar report published in June revealed a number of deep-seated issues affecting the social work profession. Since its publication, the findings have been a catalyst for challenging Scottish Ministers to make improvements. This includes on recruitment and retention, working conditions, resourcing, routes into social work and the need to raise the profile of the profession.
Social Work Scotland in partnership with the researchers behind the Setting the Bar report (Emma Miller and Karen Barrie) now want to gain further insights from social workers to inform a supplementary report to Setting the Bar. To do this, they plan to facilitate focus groups with social workers to explore the key questions that arose from the research, particularly regarding workload manageability and staff wellbeing.
The focus groups will run online from 12. 30pm to 1.45pm on the following dates:
- 1 September
- 2 September
- 8 September
- 9 September
Each session will be 75 minutes. This will include a brief introduction and reminder of key points from the research. Most of the time will be used to hear social work perspectives on the report findings and identifying what is needed to make improvements.
If you would like to take part or want to know more, please contact admin@socialworkscotland.org
Please note that you must complete and return the Setting the Bar consent form when registering your interest in take part. Please include your current role and location too.
