Be Inspired! Shirley Ayres Consulting

 Advanced practitioners in social work are research-literate, reflective and professional leaders in their field. They are able to draw on a range of empirical, theoretical and professional sources of knowledge and take the lead on social work policy and practice innovations.

Run by Dr Martin Webber this two-day course will provide participants with hands-on experience of the making of the advanced practitioner in social work. The first day will provide an overview of the research methods that provide evidence for social work practice and will equip participants with some basic critical appraisal skills. The second day will give detailed consideration to the definition of an advanced practitioner and will include a case consultation group focusing on enhancing social work practice skills and knowledge. Participants are encouraged to bring a case example with them to discuss within this group.
 
Places are very limited and registration will close on 21st August 2009.
 
For further information on  this and all courses please see the website
http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/departments/?locator=4&context=1239
or email the administrator: imh@iop.kcl.ac.uk

Supporting and Promoting Advanced Social Work: a guide for employers and practitioners published by the Institute of Psychiatry is available to read here http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/sites/mhsw/?id=168

Tags: advanced social work practice, institute of psychiatry, mental health, post qualifyng training, research, Social Work

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 If the current project management systems available make your heart sink rather than sing then I recommend that you have a look at Basecamp.
 

For years project management software has been about charts, graphs, and stats. Has it worked? sadly pictures and numbers don’t get projects done.  Basecamp tackles project management from an entirely different angle: With a focus on communication and collaboration. Basecamp brings people together. Basecamp is a web-based project-management tool developed by 37signals.
All projects undertaken by Shirley Ayres Consulting use Basecamp which is intuitive and easy to use for everyone. Our philosophy is to encourage collaboration and networking amongst individuals and across organizations.

We are also supporting and following closely the development of the IDeA (Improvement and Development Agency) Communities of Practice which encourages sharing and networking.

If you would like to join one of our current open projects which include Developing a Resource Bank for Learning and Development in Children and Adult Services and eLearning for Social Care email info@shirleyayresconsulting.co.uk with the subject line “Open Projects”

For more information about Basecamp http://www.basecamphq.com
For more information about IDeA  http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/forum/networking-gateway.do

Tags: collaboration, networking, stakeholders

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Following a record number of extremely high calibre and diverse research proposals the Trustees of the Social Workers Educational Trust met in June to discuss and agree the award of the 2009 Scholarships.

The Trustees are pleased to announce that the 2009 SWET scholarship has been awarded to Mandy Thomas a social worker with Bradford Metropolitan District Council  who is undertaking  ‘A systematic literature review on the subject of concealed pregnancy’
 
The Anne Cummins scholarship: has been awarded to Jeremy Dixon, who previously worked with the West of England Forensic Mental Health Service, and has now taken up a post as Lecturer in Social Work at the University of West of England. His research will explore ‘Service user views of risk under S.41 of the Mental Health Act 1983: how do service users conceptualise social supervision and the process of risk management within it?’

“We believe that these research proposals will contribute to the post qualifying knowledge and understanding required of social workers today” Brenda Toward Chair of SWET

The Social Workers’ Educational Trust (SWET) was established by BASW in 1972. The trust supports qualified social workers to develop their knowledge and skills, encourages research into social work practice and education and promotes the value of social work to the general public.
 
SWET provides small grants to individuals (usually in the range of £100 – £300) undertaking post-qualifying education and training to improve their knowledge and skills for social work practice.

In addition, the Trust manages funds bequeathed or subscribed in memory of colleagues. These funds provide more substantial research scholarships which are awarded annually through open competition. Information about the research projects undertaken by previous award holders is available here. http://www.socialworkerseducationaltrust.org/scholarships.asp 

Qualified social workers who have completed at least two years post-qualifying practice, and who work, or are looking for work, within the UK, can apply for grants from the Trust.

http://www.socialworkerseducationaltrust.org/index.asp

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 National Conference – Connecting children’s and adult mental health services: A lifespan perspective – Friday 3rd July 2009 10.00am – 4.45pm Waterloo Campus, King’s College London, SE1

Now in its third year the mental health social work CPD conference is definitely worth attending. Organised by the Institute of Psychiatry (King’s College London) and Making Research Count you will have the opportunity to hear about the latest research and practice and join in the debate about the future direction of mental health social work.

The secondment of adult mental health social workers into NHS trusts and the separation of children and adult social services has increased the gulf between children’s and adults’

practitioners. At a time of increased media attention on the profession, now is an opportune moment to reflect on an enduring strength of social work – its holistic approach to children, adults, families and communities.

Parallel workshops will explore research and practice in the following areas:

Early intervention in psychosis

Approved Mental Health Professional training

Effective social work practice with children & adults

Practitioner research

Stigma and discrimination

Assessments of children

Working with men sexually abused in childhood

Social capital and social work

Learning disabilities and self-harm

User involvement and inter-professional working

International social work

Case consultation – live!

Speakers include:

Prof Jill Manthorpe (Professor of Social Work, King’s College London): Personalisation and mental health services

Prof Michael Sheppard (Professor of Social Work, University of Plymouth): The significance of service user coping to practice

Dr Mike Slade (Reader in Health Services Research, Institute of Psychiatry): Recovery: A challenge for all mental health professionals

Booking information

Fees:

EARLY BIRD RATE £80 – for bookings received before 5th June

£120 – for bookings received after 5th June

£40 – social work students

A limited number of free places are available for service users and carers.

For further information and to book your place visit http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/events/?id=737

I look forward to meeting you there!

Tags: advanced social work practice, connecting children and adults, mental health conference, research papers, social work cpd

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