Social work resources and services

Social Care Online

The UK's most complete range of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.

Managing knowledge to improve social care elearning

This e-learning programme helps frontline social workers understand the principles and practice of knowledge management, as well as organise and manage their knowledge and information as effectively as possible.

Ethical considerations for digital capabilities

Part of Digital Capabilities for Social Workers

As part of the Digital Capabilities Statement, this briefing supports social and health care workers by highlighting ethical considerations.

Evidence for strengths and asset-based outcomes

Part of Strengths-based approaches

Quick guide for social workers. Strengths and asset-based approaches in social care focus on what individuals and communities have and how they can work together, rather than on what individuals don’t have or can’t do.

Using evidence in social services and social care in Wales

Part of SCIE work for Social Care Wales

This study focuses on the challenges and enablers to using evidence in social services and social care in Wales.

Preparing for adulthood: The role of social workers

We have developed a practice framework for social workers and their employers to use, when supporting people to prepare for adulthood.

COVID-19: In conversation with Fran Leddra

Part of COVID-19: Insights and experiences from the sector

This podcast features SCIE’s Chief Executive Kathryn Smith in conversation with Fran Leddra, Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults.

Impact of easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on domestic violence and abuse

Part of Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for social care

A quick guide developed to provide practical ideas for social care professionals about the impact on domestic violence and abuse as lockdown eases.

A radical new approach to children's social care

Part of Relationship-based social work

This webinar looked at empowering social workers and placing relationships at the heart of children's practice

Social work and homelessness

Part of Northern Ireland social work and social care

A practice framework to support social workers in Northern Ireland to develop a better understanding of housing and homelessness and the skills needed to provide effective support. Section A of the framework looks at understanding homelessness. It provides information on the different types of homelessness, the legislative and policy context, the risk factors for homelessness, and the impact it can have on people's health and wellbeing. Section B highlights how social work skills and approaches can be used to prevent and tackle homelessness more effectively. These include using relationship-based, strengths-based, and values-based practice, being alert to the possibility of discrimination against people who experience homelessness, and working with other agencies. Two individual case studies are included.