Strengths-based (or asset-based) approaches focus on individuals’ strengths (including personal strengths and social and community networks) and not on their deficits. Strengths-based practice is holistic and multidisciplinary and works with the individual to promote their wellbeing. It is outcomes led and not services led. These resources describe how SBAs work in a variety of interventions and settings and provides information on how to enable and implement SBAs.
Strengths-based leadership programme
Introducing a strengths-based approach
Introduces the concept of a strengths-based approach, highlighting ‘What is strong’ rather than simply ‘What is wrong’.
Leadership in strengths-based social care
Develops our understanding of and provides practical advice about leading strengths-based approaches and practice that support adults with care needs.
SBA Care Act guidance
Care Act guidance on strengths-based approach to adult care and support.
Unlocking the potential of adult social care
Critical review tool to help social care leaders move towards a strengths-based, whole-place approach.
What next for strengths-based areas?
This 2022 paper provides an update on our thinking about strengths-based areas, and is a toolkit – enabling you to ask where the area you work is in relation to strengths-based ways of working.
Council services which support adult social care
Resource supporting ASC enabling roles to understand what a strengths-based approach is, what it means to their role and how to ensure their practice is strengths-based.
Children & families
Strengths-based social care for children, young people and their families.
Evidence for outcomes
NICE/SCIE quick guide and webinar that focus on identifying and supporting an individual’s strengths and assets.
Framework & handbook
Supporting social workers and social care professionals in applying a strengths-based approach to their work with adults.
Learning and training
Put a strengths-based approach to care into practice and support.
Consultancy support
We work with local government organisations to develop your strengths-based, social care practice.
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