PSW CPD session: Leading through change
PSW CPD session: Leading through change
Delivered online using Teams
08:30 - 12:00 Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Join us for our upcoming programme of online CPD sessions, designed specifically for the PSW Networks.
This session, exploring the theme of leading through change, will be facilitated by Tricia Pereira, an independent social work and social care consultant and a Research in Practice Associate.
During this interactive online session, participants will be enabled to:
Reflect on the leadership challenges associated with the current reform and transformation agendas.
Discuss approaches to self-care and sustaining themselves whilst supporting others through change.
Explore how values, ethics and anti-racist practice can remain central during periods of change and uncertainty.
Explore the importance of strengthening relational leadership and feedback loops with practitioners, people drawing on services and partners.
Identify practical approaches to building collective responsibility, when delegating leadership
Reflect on how allyship, solidarity and mutual support can help leaders build collective resilience during times of change and transformation.
About the facilitator
Tricia Pereira is a registered social worker with a wealth of frontline experience and a working background spanning more than 20 years in local authorities and professional practice including with London Association of Directors of Adult Social Services.
Tricia's previous role includes Director of Operations at Skills for Care, where she advised government bodies and ministers, and has been instrumental in leading national initiatives in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care.
Tricia's passion for social work and leadership development is reflected in her commitment to workforce development and supporting a skilled, compassionately led, and diverse workforce that can effectively address the needs of local communities.
A former Co-Chair of the Adults PSW Network, and Chair of BAME Communities Advisory Group to the Covid-19 Task Force. She is currently leading on sector led service improvement and is the Co-Chair of the Independent Advisory Group for the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), where she advocates for race equity equality and inclusion within the social care sector.
Booking information
This series of events is aimed at members of the Principal Social Worker, Principal Occupational Therapist and Approved Mental Health Professional Leads Networks.
You will need to sign in to your Research in Practice account to book your place. If you don’t have an account, you can register here.
If you have any further queries, please contact the PSW inbox.
Audience Types
Principal Social Worker (PSW)