Graduate social workers are getting greater support and supervision

Graduate social workers are getting greater support and supervision

https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/about-us/news/a-boost-for-new-social-workers/ The Supported Practice Step (SPS) was introduced late last year to better support university graduates into their first statutory social work position. It was part of the Pay Equity Terms of Settlement in 2018 which was negotiated with the Public Service Association. Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive, Gráinne Moss says the initiative demonstrates our on-going commitment…

Lived experience stands in the way of training to help

http://bit.ly/2q6Ahwvhttp://bit.ly/2q6Ahwvhttp://bit.ly/2q6Ahwv Social work students have a much higher incidence of various forms of childhood trauma than students of other disciplines. A 1993 US study found 22% of social work students reported childhood sexual abuse compared to 2% of business students. Many people who gain criminal convictions have also experienced childhood or adult trauma and associated…