What does an inclusive workplace look and feel like? To support National Inclusion Week, a new podcast explores how we can improve support for international social workers to thrive in the UK.
It is estimated that over 10% of England’s qualified social workers trained abroad. However, many report that their experiences have been challenging, citing poor induction and management support.
International social workers can face challenges settling into the community, organisations and practice. In an open access podcast, Duc Tran and Priya David, co-chairs of the BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group, discuss how we can celebrate the skills, values and knowledge of international social workers. Drawing on personal experiences, Duc and Priya highlight the strengths and added value that international social workers bring.
Celebrating international social workers and supporting them to thrive in the UK
In this podcast, Alison Domakin from Research in Practice, talks to Duc Tran and Priya David, co-chairs of the BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group about the importance of improving recruitment, induction, and support for international social workers.
Embedding a culture of inclusion
National Inclusion Week focuses on the potential each one of us has to make a profound and positive impact. The following resources aim to support inclusivity, equity and diversity.
In an open access podcast we conceptualise culture and what this means for the way that we support people from a range of backgrounds. An accompanying briefing focuses on the impact of cultural contexts and research evidence that make the case for developing culturally appropriate care.
An open access Strategic Briefing on anti-racist systems leadership to address systemic racism aims to support leaders in understanding how racism is constructed and perpetuated in policies, tools and practice. It signposts to research and resources, and shows the multi-layered impact of racism in communities, workforces, and public systems.
Social care leaders play a key role in embedding and developing anti-racist practice in their organisations. In Lewisham Council social care leaders are supporting anti-racist leadership and they have discussed the impact this work has had on staff and the children and families they support.
To create an inclusive workplace, it is important that all employees feel they are valued and contribute towards the success of their organisation.
Celebrating international social workers and supporting them to thrive in the UK
In this podcast, Alison Domakin from Research in Practice, talks to Duc Tran and Priya David co-chairs of the BASW Diaspora Special Interest Group. Duc and Priya are international social workers who have worked in England for many years.
Delivering person-centred care for the UK's culturally diverse communities: Frontline Briefing (2024)
Focus on the impact of cultural contexts and research evidence that make the case for developing culturally appropriate care. This briefing discusses concepts and frameworks for delivering person-centred care and support for the UK's culturally diverse communities.
Supporting work across cultures
What does effective practice look like when supporting work across cultures? This podcast explores how we conceptualise culture and what this means for the way that we support people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.