Social Work Scotland
@socworkscot.bsky.social
We are the professional body and membership organisation for social work leaders, advocating for and representing the profession at a local and national level.
This account is monitored Mon-Fri 9-5. Likes and shares are not endorsement.
This account is monitored Mon-Fri 9-5. Likes and shares are not endorsement.
Have your say 🗣️ and help shape the future of social work in Scotland.
How to get involved:
🔸Sign up to online sessions 20 and 22 January
🔸Read the engagement pack and complete the survey
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
How to get involved:
🔸Sign up to online sessions 20 and 22 January
🔸Read the engagement pack and complete the survey
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have your say 🗣️ and help shape the future of social work in Scotland.
How to get involved:
🔸Sign up to online sessions 20 and 22 January
🔸Read the engagement pack and complete the survey
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
How to get involved:
🔸Sign up to online sessions 20 and 22 January
🔸Read the engagement pack and complete the survey
socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
The next social Work Policy Panel, jointly run by SASW, OCSWA and Social Work Scotland, will provide an update on the new Scottish Social Work Partnership🤝.
Register for free now to hear the update and have your voice heard on the next steps⬇️
basw.co.uk/events/socia...
Register for free now to hear the update and have your voice heard on the next steps⬇️
basw.co.uk/events/socia...
October 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The next social Work Policy Panel, jointly run by SASW, OCSWA and Social Work Scotland, will provide an update on the new Scottish Social Work Partnership🤝.
Register for free now to hear the update and have your voice heard on the next steps⬇️
basw.co.uk/events/socia...
Register for free now to hear the update and have your voice heard on the next steps⬇️
basw.co.uk/events/socia...
Social work profession - Social Work Scotland and SASW want to hear from you📣
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2RQHKZ
📅 Closing date 30 October
@scotssocialwork.bsky.social
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2RQHKZ
📅 Closing date 30 October
@scotssocialwork.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Social work profession - Social Work Scotland and SASW want to hear from you📣
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2RQHKZ
📅 Closing date 30 October
@scotssocialwork.bsky.social
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2RQHKZ
📅 Closing date 30 October
@scotssocialwork.bsky.social
We welcomed psychotherapist and author, Kate White, for an incredibly personable and powerful presentation on the power of attachment theory with particular focus on dementia.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
October 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We welcomed psychotherapist and author, Kate White, for an incredibly personable and powerful presentation on the power of attachment theory with particular focus on dementia.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
We were delighted to hear reflections from Iona Colvin OBE, ahead of retirement, on her career and the state of social work in Scotland.
Also, an exciting opportunity for social workers to engage with the new Scottish Social Work Partnership📣
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
#swsconf25
Also, an exciting opportunity for social workers to engage with the new Scottish Social Work Partnership📣
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
#swsconf25
October 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We were delighted to hear reflections from Iona Colvin OBE, ahead of retirement, on her career and the state of social work in Scotland.
Also, an exciting opportunity for social workers to engage with the new Scottish Social Work Partnership📣
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
#swsconf25
Also, an exciting opportunity for social workers to engage with the new Scottish Social Work Partnership📣
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/scottish-soc...
#swsconf25
An excellent update from our headline sponsor, Beam, on the success of Magic Notes - innovative AI tool for social workers - in Scottish local authorities, reducing admin time📉 and, crucially, improving relationships🤝. An impressive 150K recordings and 30K users per month across the UK.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
October 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An excellent update from our headline sponsor, Beam, on the success of Magic Notes - innovative AI tool for social workers - in Scottish local authorities, reducing admin time📉 and, crucially, improving relationships🤝. An impressive 150K recordings and 30K users per month across the UK.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
We've had a brilliant morning here at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Technology and Innovation Centre for our Annual Conference and Exhibition, hearing from our Convenor, John Trainer, Dr Pamela Trevithick, retired academic and author, and Susanne Miller, Chief Exec., Glasgow City Council.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
October 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We've had a brilliant morning here at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Technology and Innovation Centre for our Annual Conference and Exhibition, hearing from our Convenor, John Trainer, Dr Pamela Trevithick, retired academic and author, and Susanne Miller, Chief Exec., Glasgow City Council.
#swsconf25
#swsconf25
LAST CHANCE to secure your tickets for our Annual Conference and Exhibition!
📍 TIC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
🗓️ Thursday 9 October 2025
🕘 08:30-16:30
Includes access to networking reception Wednesday 8 October🤝
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
📍 TIC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
🗓️ Thursday 9 October 2025
🕘 08:30-16:30
Includes access to networking reception Wednesday 8 October🤝
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
September 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
LAST CHANCE to secure your tickets for our Annual Conference and Exhibition!
📍 TIC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
🗓️ Thursday 9 October 2025
🕘 08:30-16:30
Includes access to networking reception Wednesday 8 October🤝
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
📍 TIC, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
🗓️ Thursday 9 October 2025
🕘 08:30-16:30
Includes access to networking reception Wednesday 8 October🤝
🔗 socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
📣WE'RE HIRING📣 x3 brand new roles for our National Interagency Referral Discussion (IRD) team:
x2 IRD Project Officers socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
x1 IRD Project Coordinator socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
Please share with networks where relevant🤝
x2 IRD Project Officers socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
x1 IRD Project Coordinator socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
Please share with networks where relevant🤝
July 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📣WE'RE HIRING📣 x3 brand new roles for our National Interagency Referral Discussion (IRD) team:
x2 IRD Project Officers socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
x1 IRD Project Coordinator socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
Please share with networks where relevant🤝
x2 IRD Project Officers socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
x1 IRD Project Coordinator socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/na...
Please share with networks where relevant🤝
We finished off the morning with a dynamic discussion on power - the people, potential, and practicalities - touching on power imbalance, the importance of relationships, navigating financial constraints, and reminder to celebrate and share inspirational wins of the workforce💫
#SWSAdultsConf2025
#SWSAdultsConf2025
June 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We finished off the morning with a dynamic discussion on power - the people, potential, and practicalities - touching on power imbalance, the importance of relationships, navigating financial constraints, and reminder to celebrate and share inspirational wins of the workforce💫
#SWSAdultsConf2025
#SWSAdultsConf2025
We're 'revisiting systems theory' with award winning author and independent educator, @drneilthompson.bsky.social; an incredibly insightful presentation on the implications of systems thinking🧠
#SWSAdultsConf25
#SWSAdultsConf25
June 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're 'revisiting systems theory' with award winning author and independent educator, @drneilthompson.bsky.social; an incredibly insightful presentation on the implications of systems thinking🧠
#SWSAdultsConf25
#SWSAdultsConf25
We are recruiting for a brand new role: Secure Care Policy and Practice Advisor 🏘️
Funded by Scottish Government, the post will support local authority social work services to access appropriate options for children and young people.
Applications close 5 May🚨
myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
Funded by Scottish Government, the post will support local authority social work services to access appropriate options for children and young people.
Applications close 5 May🚨
myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
April 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We are recruiting for a brand new role: Secure Care Policy and Practice Advisor 🏘️
Funded by Scottish Government, the post will support local authority social work services to access appropriate options for children and young people.
Applications close 5 May🚨
myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
Funded by Scottish Government, the post will support local authority social work services to access appropriate options for children and young people.
Applications close 5 May🚨
myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
📣ONE WEEK LEFT📣 to grab Early Bird tickets to our first ever Adults Conference in Glasgow, 12 June🚀
Check out our programme of insightful speakers from across the sector, and thought-provoking workshops👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Check out our programme of insightful speakers from across the sector, and thought-provoking workshops👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
April 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📣ONE WEEK LEFT📣 to grab Early Bird tickets to our first ever Adults Conference in Glasgow, 12 June🚀
Check out our programme of insightful speakers from across the sector, and thought-provoking workshops👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Check out our programme of insightful speakers from across the sector, and thought-provoking workshops👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Only 🚨2 weeks🚨 left to take advantage of early bird tickets to our Adults Conference in June.
There's also extra discount available to members and groups 🤝 (don't say we're not good to you!)
Full programme: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
There's also extra discount available to members and groups 🤝 (don't say we're not good to you!)
Full programme: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
April 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Only 🚨2 weeks🚨 left to take advantage of early bird tickets to our Adults Conference in June.
There's also extra discount available to members and groups 🤝 (don't say we're not good to you!)
Full programme: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
There's also extra discount available to members and groups 🤝 (don't say we're not good to you!)
Full programme: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
📣Announcing📣 Adults Conference Workshops! We are pleased to present the workshop offering as part of our incredible Adults Conference, 12 June 2025, Glasgow line up.
Early bird rate available for limited time only‼️
See full information and agenda⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Early bird rate available for limited time only‼️
See full information and agenda⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
March 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣Announcing📣 Adults Conference Workshops! We are pleased to present the workshop offering as part of our incredible Adults Conference, 12 June 2025, Glasgow line up.
Early bird rate available for limited time only‼️
See full information and agenda⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Early bird rate available for limited time only‼️
See full information and agenda⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Our Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 is officially live🚨!
'Relationships as catalysts for change' explores the power of relationship-based practice🤝 in driving positive change 📈 and empowering professional leaders.
Further details and early bird tickets👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
'Relationships as catalysts for change' explores the power of relationship-based practice🤝 in driving positive change 📈 and empowering professional leaders.
Further details and early bird tickets👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
March 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025 is officially live🚨!
'Relationships as catalysts for change' explores the power of relationship-based practice🤝 in driving positive change 📈 and empowering professional leaders.
Further details and early bird tickets👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
'Relationships as catalysts for change' explores the power of relationship-based practice🤝 in driving positive change 📈 and empowering professional leaders.
Further details and early bird tickets👇
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
We were delighted to attend @eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social yesterday for their World Social Work Day event, 'Social Workers - Stories for Change' celebrating local social workers!
March 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We were delighted to attend @eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social yesterday for their World Social Work Day event, 'Social Workers - Stories for Change' celebrating local social workers!
We wanted to share just a few incredible organisations who are working hard in the space of supporting women and advocating for gender equality⚖️:
@scotwomensaid.bsky.social
@engenderscot.bsky.social
@closethegap.bsky.social
@sacroscotland.bsky.social Aura, Another Way, Aditi
#AccelerateAction
@scotwomensaid.bsky.social
@engenderscot.bsky.social
@closethegap.bsky.social
@sacroscotland.bsky.social Aura, Another Way, Aditi
#AccelerateAction
March 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We wanted to share just a few incredible organisations who are working hard in the space of supporting women and advocating for gender equality⚖️:
@scotwomensaid.bsky.social
@engenderscot.bsky.social
@closethegap.bsky.social
@sacroscotland.bsky.social Aura, Another Way, Aditi
#AccelerateAction
@scotwomensaid.bsky.social
@engenderscot.bsky.social
@closethegap.bsky.social
@sacroscotland.bsky.social Aura, Another Way, Aditi
#AccelerateAction
We have another exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced practitioner to join our National Joint Investigative Interviewing Team, as a 💫Project Officer💫
Full details: myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
Full details: myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
March 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We have another exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced practitioner to join our National Joint Investigative Interviewing Team, as a 💫Project Officer💫
Full details: myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
Full details: myjobscotland.gov.uk/organisation...
We're excited to be recruiting for a brand-new part-time role: 💫FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER💫
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Full information⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Full information⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
March 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We're excited to be recruiting for a brand-new part-time role: 💫FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER💫
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Full information⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Full information⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Workshop applications are 📣NOW OPEN📣 for our Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 where we'll be exploring the power of relationships as catalysts for change.
Deadline 3 March - further details⬇️
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Deadline 3 March - further details⬇️
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
February 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Workshop applications are 📣NOW OPEN📣 for our Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 where we'll be exploring the power of relationships as catalysts for change.
Deadline 3 March - further details⬇️
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Deadline 3 March - further details⬇️
socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
NOW LIVE 🚨 Our brand new conference, 'Social work with adults', aims to overturn perceptions of adults social work as a siloed practice and profile the interconnecting nature in supporting individuals, families, and communities 🤝
Read more: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Read more: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
February 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
NOW LIVE 🚨 Our brand new conference, 'Social work with adults', aims to overturn perceptions of adults social work as a siloed practice and profile the interconnecting nature in supporting individuals, families, and communities 🤝
Read more: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
Read more: socialworkscotland.org/sws-events/s...
We're excited to be hiring for an 💫ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS OFFICER💫 to join our Operations Team.
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Find out more⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/ad...
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Find out more⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/ad...
February 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We're excited to be hiring for an 💫ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS OFFICER💫 to join our Operations Team.
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Find out more⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/ad...
Please feel free to share this post with your wider networks🤝
Find out more⬇️ socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/ad...
We're excited to have joined BlueSky to focus on meaningful engagement and look forward to picking up with partners alongside creating new connections 🤝
Please feel free to share our profile if you think our work is of interest to your network.
Find out more about us via socialworkscotland.org
Please feel free to share our profile if you think our work is of interest to your network.
Find out more about us via socialworkscotland.org
February 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're excited to have joined BlueSky to focus on meaningful engagement and look forward to picking up with partners alongside creating new connections 🤝
Please feel free to share our profile if you think our work is of interest to your network.
Find out more about us via socialworkscotland.org
Please feel free to share our profile if you think our work is of interest to your network.
Find out more about us via socialworkscotland.org