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The problem of recruiting and retaining child protection social workers will only get worse, unless urgent action is taken to relieve the pressures on front-line staff ... |
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Without decisive action, it is only a matter of time before there is another Baby P tragedy, according to findings released by UNISON today.
The union has released a damning report showing that social workers are struggling to cope, due to vacant posts, increased caseloads and inexperienced staff thrown in at the deep end.
Picture: Philip Wolmuth
Arbitration moves ahead on local government pay claim
(26/01/09) Date set for oral submissions
Stirling jobs cuts announcement provokes anger
(23/01/09) UNISON condemns decision and lack of consultation
Getting the best political value
The review of UNISON's political funds called for by the last conference is moving ahead
Yes, we can!
The inspiration of Barack Obama's election victory ran through UNISON's black members' conference
Migrant workers photo exhibition
A new photo exhibition on migrant workers is available for display in regional and branch offices
Bargaining structures - Proposals for the future
A document has been circulated widely across the union for comment and debate. Two phases of consultation will be taking place
Up Close and Personal
UNISON's e-newsletter on personalisation in social care is launched today. Read the first issue online
Service Group Executive 2009 by-elections
Vacant seats in higher education and local government (South East reserved - low pay)
ILO study visit
Could you contribute to - and benefit from - a study visit to the International Labour Organisation in Geneva?
Libraries at the heart of learning
Sign up now for this UNISON conference on 17 February
Coming events
Coming events: including Working to promote equality for disabled staff
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Equal pay
Positively Public
Migrant workers
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