This webinar aims to provide you with an overview of systemic leadership in order to get you to start thinking like a systemic leader. A systemic leader does not focus on the superficial symptoms of the system, but rather looks at what is happening beneath the surface.  Aimed at professionals who aspire to improve their practice, create opportunities for self and others, and facilitate wisdom and development in their organisations. Speaker bio Robert Koglek Head of Corporate Parenting, London Borough…

Professional communication is rarely straightforward, but some issues – such as breaking bad news and setting boundaries or supporting people in states of emotionally charged states like grief, fear, anger and pain can cause additional concern. This session addresses ways in which we can communicate with clarity and compassion and offers strategies when communicating with others in situations of complexity. Speaker bio Nicky Lambert Associate Professor & Director of Teaching and Learning, Middlesex University Nicky Lambert is an Associate Prof…

There is increasing awareness of new risks to girls and young women posed by changes in gang activity. As gangs move away from postcode rivalries and become more focused upon developing drugs markets outside of London, they have an increasing need to recruit girls to support these activities. Girls and young women in public care are particularly vulnerable to recruitment and can become trapped in debt bondage or other forms of coercion. Increased awareness amongst practitioners is necessary to understand…

Do you find it difficult to articulate your real thoughts sometimes, share how you really feel or make yourself heard in discussions? To be successful, you need to have excellent communication skills, the ability to listen and then get your point across in the right way. Individual and team success depends on effective communication.  Whether face-to-face or virtual, every interaction with others influences how you are perceived and provides an opportunity to develop trust and build positive relationships.  This session…

This session will be delivered by Alice Carmichael and Aleister Griffin, Adults Social Care, London Borough of Hackney.   Speaker Bio Aleister Griffin has been a qualified social worker since 2013 when he completed his MSc in Social Work at Royal Holloway, University of London. Since then, Aleister has worked at Hackney Council within various areas of adult social care. Aleister has worked within the Adult Safeguarding Team, Older People and Physical Disabilities, Intermediate Care and Rapid Response, Hospital Social…

INTRODUCTION The purpose of the session is to consider dementia in the context of the social work role. It will introduce the most common forms of the diagnosis as well as delve further into how it can affect the individual.  Dementia is understood from different perspectives and discussion around how it manifests in the lives of individuals will take place. Moreover, there will be analysis from a practical and theoretical stance around how to effectively engage with people living with…

INTRODUCTION   In the last year alone street homelessness has increased by 20% and there are now around 1283 people sleeping rough in London every night. Although street homelessness only represents around 5% of the total homeless population in the UK, with most living in temporary accommodation, hostels and sofa-surfing, it is undoubtedly the most visible, shocking and harmful.  An Office for National Statistics data release last month showed that 722 homeless people died in 2018, a 22% rise on…

INTRODUCTION   In the last year alone street homelessness has increased by 20% and there are now around 1283 people sleeping rough in London every night. Although street homelessness only represents around 5% of the total homeless population in the UK, with most living in temporary accommodation, hostels and sofa-surfing, it is undoubtedly the most visible, shocking and harmful. An Office for National Statistics data release last month showed that 722 homeless people died in 2018, a 22% rise on…

INTRODUCTION: Self-leadership is an important topic in today´s complex and dynamic work environment. The aim of the webinar is to enable practitioners to gain an awareness of self-leadership and how to cultivate self-leadership skills aligned to their own values and the values of the social work profession. We will consider why self-leadership is important in your personal and professional development as a social worker and what helps to shape your leadership style. Self-leadership has been shown to result in greater…

INTRODUCTION What does it mean to lead others during complex and challenging times? The stresses and strains that come with managing the day to day pressure of delivering better outcomes can often lead us to question our own ability to lead others effectively. This session explores the concept of reflective leadership practice and introduces ideas and strategies for enhancing self-reflexivity, leadership and personal effectiveness.  SPEAKER BIO Ngozi Anuforo Trainer and Leadership Coach, NOA Consultancy Services Ltd Ngozi Anuforo has worked…

SPEAKERS BIO Naznin Ali - Systemic Family Practitioner and Family Learning Intervention Programme (FLIP) House Manager, London Borough of Hackney Naznin Ali is the Family Learning Intervention Programme (FLIP) House Manager in Oxfordshire, working with families with children at risk of becoming on the edge of care; to strengthen family relationships at risk of breaking down as well as supporting children in residential care back to a family environment. Naznin is a qualified Systemic Practitioner with over 13 years experience…

ABOUT THE SPEAKER This webinar will be presented by Rasha Hamid, Safe & Together Implementation Lead at Respect. Rasha’s role spans across Hackney and Waltham Forest Children’s Social Care and focuses on implementing the Safe & Together model; a domestic abuse practice model for child and family practitioners developed in the US. Rasha is a Qualified Social Worker and has worked in the field of domestic abuse since 2012. She started as a frontline advocate for survivors of domestic abuse…

ABOUT THE SPEAKER This webinar will be presented by Stephen Rice, Principal Child and Family Social Worker, Islington Council. Stephen has over 15 years experience  in child protection social work including oversight of the Motivational Practice model at Islington Council, which is built on using Motivational Interviewing in a child protection context.   Stephen  is passionate in 'helping relationships' and the skills and behaviours that make a key difference in supporting  people to improve their outcomes. He is highly experienced in…

This session will be presented by Claudia Megele, National Chair of the Principal Children and Families Social Worker Network, and Dr Peter Buzzi, Director of Research and Management Consultancy Centre and the Safeguarding Research Centre. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Claudia Megele is the National Chair of the Principal Children and Families Social Worker Network. She is also a Fellow of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the author of “Safeguarding Children and Young People Online”, “Social Media and Social Work:…

This session will be presented by Claudia Megele, National Chair of the Principal Children and Families Social Worker Network, and Dr Peter Buzzi, Director of Research and Management Consultancy Centre and the Safeguarding Research Centre. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Claudia Megele is the National Chair of the Principal Children and Families Social Worker Network. She is also a Fellow of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the author of “Safeguarding Children and Young People Online”, “Social Media and Social Work:…

ABOUT THE SPEAKER This half-day online training session will be presented by Sean Liddell, International Motivational Speaker and Training Consultant at Talking Life Ltd. Sean is an engaging and motivational consultant very experienced in Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Coaching, delivering innovative management training courses to provide sustained personal growth.  Sean has a wealth of Private and Public sector Mindfulness experience working nationally with bodies such as GP surgeries and hospitals within the NHS and councils nationwide including London North West…

INTRODUCTION This training will prepare you to engage with people with learning disabilities and identify when difficult situations are a result of poor quality of life. Adults with learning disabilities are a vulnerable population. They are often exposed to abuse, discrimination and mistreatment. This training session will explore what a learning disability is and what are the risk factors for this group. The concept of “Quality of Life” will provide a framework for supporting people with learning disabilities. Examples of…

INTRODUCTION This session will be presented by Julie Campbell, Social Work England Regional Engagement Lead, London. Regional engagement leads are registered social workers working in localities with social workers, people with lived experience of social work, employers, and education and training providers. LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants in this session will be able to: Learn more about Social Work England Look to the future by considering how Social Work England collaborate with practitioners and how you can be a part of this. Find out how…

INTRODUCTION This short session is a fast-paced journey through systemic ideas about leadership. In this hour, participants are offered the opportunity to deconstruct leadership and explore how systemic thinking can help us to make sense of the cultural, social and political contexts that influence our ability to ‘act’ into leadership roles. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Participants in this session will be able to:  Learn about key ideas from systemic thinking and their helpfulness to making sense of leadership  Understand some useful systemic…

INTRODUCTION The transition into a new management or leadership role can be an exciting and challenging step in our professional journey. For many of us it calls for the development of increased self-confidence and focus, as well as establishing a new sense of professional identity and leadership style. Navigating this change in persona is the focus of this session. LEARNING OUTCOMES In this session, participants can:  Explore the personal dynamics of stepping into a new management or leadership role and…

INTRODUCTION This bitesize session will explore the role of leaders in tackling inequality and driving inclusive practice. Participants will learn more about how to create a work environment and culture that values difference and diversity, thinking about leadership practice and understanding of self. LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants will have the opportunity to: Consider anti-discriminatory leadership practice Think systemically about working with difference and diversity   ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ngozi Anuforo has worked in senior management and leadership roles in the public…

INTRODUCTION: Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. It is a skill that can be learned and a mode of communication.  This webinar will provide you with a range of tools and techniques to improve your skills in being an assertive professional. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Understand what is considered to be assertive behaviour; Have learned about a number of tools including the 3 C’s of assertiveness; Be able to reflect on their own level of assertiveness…

INTRODUCTION: Social workers should use the authority of their role in a responsible, accountable and respectful manner. They should exercise authority appropriately to safeguard people with whom they work and to ensure people have as much control over their lives as is consistent with the rights of others. This webinar will encourage delegates to consider the ways in which their professional and personal power needs to be balanced and used carefully to proactively support people to achieve their outcomes whilst maintaining…