Positive Social Work Stories @PositiveSWS
Tweeting on the positive stories and news about social workers and social work Joined March 2019-
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So today’s finally #youngcarersAwarenessDay the best day of the year to celebrate & increase awareness of us #youngcarers both amongst young people who maybe hidden YCs (I wasn’t identified til late) and professionals too...#doilooklikeicare? How can you make a difference? #YCAD
Today is #youngcarersAwarenessDay 💜1 in 5 secondary school children may be a young carer. To raise awareness, for #youngcarers, our schools worker Vicki has given assemblies during the run up to #YCAD at: 🏫 @BroomhillPSG 🏫 @StUrsulasEACT 🏫 @PerryCourtPri
💑 #YoungCarersAwarenessDay today shines a light on all the amazing young carers who look after a loved one. If you, or someone you know, are a young carer in the Borough, you can get a range of support from @EasternRavens. ☎️ 01642 678454 📧 info@EasternRavenstrust.org #YCAD
💑 #YoungCarersAwarenessDay today shines a light on all the amazing young carers who look after a loved one. If you, or someone you know, are a young carer in the Borough, you can get a range of support from @EasternRavens. ☎️ 01642 678454 📧 info@EasternRavenstrust.org #YCAD
Today I found out I have officially passed my ASYE. Looking forward to all the challenges and rewards the next year brings 💃🎉😊
Wellbeing week is happening - right in the middle of a 2 day Ofsted visit. It’s needed more than ever! X
“My dream one day is to speak at a LOAM” (@alwoodsPSW 2018) One year later....completed it mate ✅ #LOAM2019
Enrolling our first cohort of Social Work Degree Apprentices. Today is a monumental day for these guys commencing their Social Work profession at @StaffsUni @mpftnhs @MpftSwla @sarahredmondSW Here’s wishing you every success!
What song never fails to switch your mood and cheer you up? #TuesdayTune
Having supportive colleagues at work can make the world of difference. What has a colleague done this week which has put a smile on your face? @PositiveSWS
Congratulations on getting such important work out there into the world @letstalkcentral @nina_smyth @Ravalier @BathSpaResearch @BathSpaUni Looking forward to launching the app today with Wiltshire LA @PositiveSWS
Congratulations on getting such important work out there into the world @letstalkcentral @nina_smyth @Ravalier @BathSpaResearch @BathSpaUni Looking forward to launching the app today with Wiltshire LA @PositiveSWS
chartr.co/deep-dives/201… great article about how world is getting better - good to remember reasons to be cheerful and thankful when so much chaos in news! @SelfCarePsy @PositiveSWS
With the sun shining outside, what’s making you shine today on the inside?
On my way to the Transitional Safeguarding Event with @Rip in Manchester. Looking forward to developing and leading practice in this area @PCFSWNetwork
A very proud day for me. I am privileged to say I was successful in interview and from tomorrow I be be team manager for Edge of Care Team and Family Group Conference service. Such an exciting time to work with children, young people and their families. #lovedarlo @suzyjoyner
@PositiveSWS A member of the WeCanAccess team has received continuous support from a variety of social workers over the last six years. Despite funding challenges they feel that the social workers have always worked hard to ensure that their care package is maintained.
Here we go with today’s #wellbeingwednesday tip to try out & share with colleagues. There’s nothing like yoga, but howsabout some desk yoga for timeout / chill out / break from the stress🧘🏽♀️ Check our YouTube for desk yoga videos.........and breathe 🧘🏽♀️😎☺️
Bradley Wiggins takes degree to pursue new career as a social worker | Bradley Wiggins | The Guardian theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug…
UK social workers are now eligible for the Blue Light services discount card. Only £5 for 3 years!
Great stories of real connections improving lives @AdultPSWNetwork @BASW_UK @mroutled !
Great stories of real connections improving lives @AdultPSWNetwork @BASW_UK @mroutled !
Met with my new team today, have walked away feeling very positive about my ASYE year😁

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