LearningNetworkWest @LearningWest
Collaborating with LAs, Unis, 3rd Sector to develop practice learning opportunities for social work students. Also provide PDAPL and MHO Awards programmes. westlearningnetwork.org.uk Glasgow, Scotland Joined May 2015-
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We are sad to say that Learning Network West will cease operations on the 31st of March 2025. Read more here wix.to/9876zsK
It’s OCD Awareness Week! Misunderstandings and assumptions about OCD can result in the condition being overlooked or dismissed. How we speak about OCD matters. Learn more this #OCDAwarenessWeek and help challenge assumptions and stigma: bit.ly/488Dk8g
🎉 It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 💙 Help us end the judgement about mental illness. 🔀 Share this post so that people know where to get support.
Do you have new staff in your service? It’s an employer’s responsibility to ensure new staff apply for SSSC registration within 3 months of starting their role. This is one of the changes to registration that came into effect on 3 June 2024 ow.ly/wt9550TpUgb #SSSCregistered
Our October 2024 issue of SSSC News is out now. You'll discover all our latest news as well as information about upcoming events. Read it here ➡️ ow.ly/NGRI50TBZPB
Webinar this week: The Promise in Rural Areas - Thurs 26 Sept 13:00 to 14:00. Still some tickets left! Info at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-promise-…
Hear Maree Allison, SSSC Chief Executive, talk about our #SSSCregistered campaign as she encourages registrants & employers to tell everyone about the great work they do & what being registered means for them & the people using their services. More info ➡️ ow.ly/h6YW50TobvS
Explore our updated link work training program with new dates available. Don't miss out - sign up now! 💻 #CareerGrowth #SkillBuilding wix.to/XTKLVPU
Are you a disabled social work student in the West of Scotland and wish to take part in a study? tinyurl.com/yzdyh34u
We're thrilled to have organised the Market Place Educational Open Day in partnership with @CareersUWS ! It was a fantastic opportunity for students to meet with a diverse range of organisations and learn about ways they are making a positive social impact.
Recruitment Independent Practice Educators wanted now at Learning Network West for further information tinyurl.com/3tm29hbv
Manager - Learning Network West Post tinyurl.com/ahnz4y84
Temporary f/t post LNW - Practice Learning Development Officer tinyurl.com/35zftuce
LNW Hybrid Conference/AGM - Programme now out to register tinyurl.com/3yr5nmcu
LNW AGM/Conference 20th September City Halls Glasgow, 10am till 3pm why not join us tinyurl.com/y4hz9kdr
Do you know someone working in a social care role who goes the extra mile to support those in their care? Nominate them for an Award here 👉 sssa.scot #SSSAwards2022 🏆 @SSSCnews @ccpscotland @scottishcare @socworkcot @ScotsSW @HSCScotland @girfec @ScotsRuralSW
Please join the @ProjectLiftScot leadership event as part of the @CollectiveScot Illuminating Leadership Festival. Sign up at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-w…
Recruitment Independent Practice Teachers Advanced Skills Module Jan 22. Are you are interested? tinyurl.com/4sbr263p
Practice Learning Development Post Learning Network West apply now tinyurl.com/4sbr263p

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