Strengthening the workforce - Retention in social work: Strategic Briefing (2024)
Introduction
Organisational culture and support have an important impact on retention within social work. This briefing explores how organisations can retain social workers by strengthening peer relationships and providing opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
Professional Standards
PQS:KSS - Shaping and influencing the practice system | Influencing and governing practice excellence within the organisation and community
CQC - Well-led
PCF - Contexts and organisations
Reflecting on your journey as an experienced social worker: Using your learning to support others - Practice Tool (2024)
Retaining experienced social workers is a long-standing issue for the profession. This interactive tool explores what sustains experienced social workers to continue in role, how professional identity develops over time and how organisations can make best use of their skills and knowledge.
Retaining experienced social workers: Video learning resources
Dr Laura Cook presents findings from a recent research study capturing the voices of experienced social workers.