Resources to support social workers develop effective communication, meaningful engagement, and relationship-based practice, including guidance on strengths-based practice and case recording.
This library is just a starting point to help you explore CPD options.
As a qualified social worker, it’s your responsibility to choose CPD activities that match your role, interests, and development goals. Talk to your manager or training team to plan your CPD. You can also contact your local authority’s workforce development team to learn about training opportunities in your area.
Please note: Most resources focus on social work in Wales, however some may refer to the laws and standards adopted in other UK nations.
Strengths based practice
- Curated resources Personal outcomes Social Care Wales
- elearning Starting with strengths: what matters in care and… | Social Care Wales
Recording and report writing
- Curated resources Social work recording - SCIE
- Elearning Strengths-based practice: using case recording to… | Social Care Wales
- Guidance BASW England 10 Top Tips Recording in childrens services
- Podcasts Reflections on accessing care records | Research in Practice
- Legislation/guidance/policy Information Commissioner's Office
- Legislation/guidance/policy Data protection: The UK's data protection legislation - GOV.UK
Communication skills and knowledge
- Guidance Welsh language in social care: guidance for staff | GOV.WALES
- Curated resources How to avoid ageism in communications
- Webpage Social Model of Disability: Language | Disability Rights UK[CT1]
- Curated resources Supporting difficult conversations in social care | Research in Practice
- eLearning Welsh language awareness | Social Care Wales
- eLearning eLearning - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team
- Research/evidence Communicating with families in difficult situations: an evidence summary - Social Care Wales
Technology and communication
Who is this for?
These resources may be useful for:
- Student Social Workers – see also Social work students | Social Care Wales
- Qualified Social Workers – see also Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Social Care Wales
- Managers and Leaders - see also Leadership | Social Care Wales
- Social Work Educators
- Those returning to practice – see also Returning to social work practice | Social Care Wales
- Internationally qualified social workers – see also registering if you qualified outside the UK | Social Care Wales