This session looks at the values and ways of working social workers hold on to, even when things around them are changing. It builds on what people with lived experience and frontline practitioners have told us truly matters.
For people with lived experience this means “being listened to, understood and recognised as whole people — not as tasks to complete or boxes to tick. They want their stories, strengths and hopes to shape the support they receive.
For frontline workers, what matters is feeling energised, being able to make a real difference, and being supported to practise with confidence and creativity. They want the space to build strong relationships, stay connected to their purpose, and work in ways that reflect their values.
Together, we’ll explore the challenges social workers face, while also sharing hopeful and practical ideas for the future.
You’ll hear stories from colleagues working in both children’s and adults’ services. We’ll focus on strengths‑based and relationship‑centred practice, and what helps us keep people at the heart of our work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, we’ll:
- explore the values and approaches that keep us motivated and grounded
- talk openly about shared challenges in practice
- share stories that build connection, confidence and hope
- look at opportunities to practise creatively and with assurance
- build confidence in describing meaningful outcomes that reflect what matters to people.
Speakers
- Rhoda Emlyn Jones OBE
- Laurel Morgan — Therapeutic Service Interim Team Manager, Denbighshire County Council
- Rachel Hopkins
- Becky Evans — Chief Enabling Officer, Credu
Facilitator