Social Work College deal

UNISON and the College of Social Work in England have signed up in principle for the union to represent College members, with the College providing professional advice services to social workers in UNISON.

Helga Pile, UNISON’s National Officer for Social Care, said: “We are the union for social workers, so it makes sense for us to work in partnership with the College.

“We want to play our part in making sure that social workers get the professional support and the public backing they deserve.”

However, UNISON Scotland’s Social Work Issues Group consultations show there is no appetite for a College in Scotland or for a UK wide College in terms of the devolution agenda.

SWIG leaders are now consulting on what, if any, new structures we need in Scotland.

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