The National Care Service bill is at Stage 2 and the Scottish Government has published its proposed amendments. This includes
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Survey Report on Social Work Paraprofessionals
The branch has raising for some years, that social work paraprofessionals are increasingly carrying out the roles of qualified social
Read moreWinning for social work paraprofessionals – Wed 10 May 1pm
All UNISON branch members who are social work assistants, family support workers and other skilled ‘paraprofessional’ staff who work in
Read moreSurvey for social work members on the National Care Service Bill – please complete
This is an important message for all our social work members. The National Care Service (NCS) (Scotland) Bill proposes massive changes
Read moreRadical Social Work needed to deliver ‘The Promise’ – if you are a children and families’ social work member, please complete the survey
UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group is conducting a survey of social work members in children and families teams, to
Read moreSay no to overwork – please complete short workload survey for social work members
The branch has issued a survey to all social work members for whom we hold email addresses, to find out
Read moreScotland’s most vulnerable put at risk as social work services reach breaking point, warns UNISON
UNISON Scotland has warned of a social work crisis as cuts have left the service struggling to cope. UNISON’s report
Read moreSocial work members’ survey on impact of cuts on services – please add your voice
UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group (SWIG) is encouraging members on social work teams to take part in a union
Read moreLocal Government Conference Report
Local Government Conference was held in Brighton from 17-18 June 2018. Branch delegates were Ann Gray, Morag Lawrence and Kathleen
Read moreStop the huge rises in SSSC fees for Scottish care workers and social workers
UNISON, Scotland’s largest public service union, has hit out after an announcement by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to
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