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Construction charity teaches difference between banter and bullying

Construction charity teaches difference between banter and bullying

Young people are being offered wellbeing training in an effort to encourage them to choose construction as a career. The training covers how to spot the difference between banter and bullying and dealing with stress and anxiety, The free soft skills training is targeted at young NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) people by…

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Most in-demand office perks of 2023 revealed

Most in-demand office perks of 2023 revealed

As companies call workers back to the office, a new study reveals the true office perks desired by workers – and it’s not dog-friendly workplaces.

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Social work neurodiversity taskforce meets

Social work neurodiversity taskforce meets

A group of neurodivergent social workers have started work on a new employers’ pledge to celebrate neurodiversity in the profession.  With the backing of the…

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Low paid refuse workers secure pay increase after strike action

Low paid refuse workers secure pay increase after strike action

Unite negotiates above inflation award following Acas talks

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More part-time roles on offer following union campaign

More part-time roles on offer following union campaign

A drive to help improve retention and recruitment of social workers through more part-time posts has paid off.

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Real Voices: Succeeding at work with a learning disability

Real Voices: Succeeding at work with a learning disability

In this week’s Real Voices, a young adult with learning disabilities describes her struggle to find employment that could accommodate her needs.

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New rights for parents of premature babies

New rights for parents of premature babies

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave under Neonatal Care Act

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Unions urge protection for young people’s futures

Unions urge protection for young people’s futures

Trade unions have backed a call from social workers and educational psychologists for urgent UK Government action to protect the future of young people.

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Celebrations as Carer’s Leave Bill receives royal assent

Celebrations as Carer’s Leave Bill receives royal assent

The Carers’ Leave Bill has received royal assent, meaning unpaid carers in England, Scotland and Wales will have the legal right to take carer’s leave.

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MSPs back social work bursaries petition

MSPs back social work bursaries petition

A powerful cross-party committee of MSPs has agreed to take action to support the need for  social work university students’ to be provided with bursaries during the final years of their courses in Scotland.

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