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Addressing Social Work Challenges in West London

Join the West London Social Work Project led by Director Andrew Christie to tackle high vacancy rates, skill gaps, and mismatched expectations in social work roles. Discover our innovative solutions for recruitment, retention, and career pathways. Evaluation shows promising results.

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Addressing Social Work Challenges in West London

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  1. West London Social Work Project Andrew Christie Project Lead Director of Children’s Services Hammersmith & Fulham Council

  2. The Scale of the Problem Mismatch of expectations about the social work degree Highest vacancy rates in assessment and child protection services Specific skill gaps : analytical thinking and report writing; working authoritatively with families The staff aren’t ‘working in the borough next door where they pay more’ - they’re not there

  3. Workforce Statistics • 960 Social Workers & 160 Team Managers • 38% agency staff (Referral & Assessment, CP and CiN teams) • ¼ Team Managers qualified Overseas • 60% Senior Social workers have been in post for less than 2 years • 38% Social Workers have been qualified for less than 2 years

  4. Our Solutions Recruitment and Retention Frontline Child Protection Services Partnership With HEIs Leadership and Frontline mangers NQSW Career Pathways Enabling the Social Work Role

  5. What Worked? • Evaluation is just starting, but looks promising • Pre-existing network of ADs and their continuing commitment throughout the project • The strength of partnership and its experience of regional solutions • Funding from CWDC and engagement with DfE • Dedicated project team and consultant support

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