Webinar recording: Digital capabilities for social workers
The webinar is aimed at social workers, team leaders, educators, technology developers, workforce leads and experts by experience with an interest in digital technology.
Social workers require good digital skills and capabilities to support their complex role. How can social workers and experts by experience be engaged in the design, development and procurement of digital technology? How can digital capabilities be embedded in social work education, practice and CPD?
Hear from members of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and British Association of Social Workers (BASW) advisory group on digital capabilities for social workers - discussing recent evidence, examples of practice, and future plans including the development of a Digital Capabilities Statement, ethical guidance and plans for digital champions.
Speakers:
- Dr Denise Turner, Senior Social Work Lecturer, London Metropolitan University, and Chair of Advisory Group
- Ruth Allen, Chief Executive, BASW
- Nicola McGeown, Principal Social Worker (Children & Families), East Sussex County Council.
