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Reclaiming Community Social Work: Building Skills for Collective Impact

Book your place now for the "Reclaiming Community Social Work: Building Skills for Collective Impact" event.

Are you ready to rediscover the roots of social work, use community development in your practice, and make a real difference in your community?
Join us for an in-person 3-day CPD training on Community Social Work, hosted at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ this spring!

What You’ll Gain

  • Insights into the historical and modern significance of community development in social work.
  • Practical skills in community engagement, participation, and strategies for addressing today’s challenges.
  • Experience the power of community-building through doing.
  • Learn from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, including Professor Fiona Verity, Dr. Cristina Asenjo Palma, and Dr. Yohai Hakak.

Session Details

Introduction to Community Work (9th May)

  • Explore the historical roots of community work and its role in social work.
  • Understand the UK social context and what ‘community’ means in practice.
  • Reclaim community work in social work through investigative approaches.

Community Work in Practice (30th May)

  • Learn about participation frameworks and how to engage communities effectively.
  • Explore strategies like community mapping, dialogue, and connecting shared interests.
  • Practice applying these approaches through interactive activities.

Reclaiming Community Social Work Today (20th June)

  • Address challenges like budget cuts, managerialism, and the depoliticization of social work.
  • Reimagine social work practice through creativity and appreciative inquiry.
  • Develop a network for community-focused social work in London.

Who Is It For

  • Social workers
  • Community practitioners
  • Youth workers
  • Third-sector workers

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Eastern Gateway Building, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ
Cost: £60/session (employed) | £15/session (non-employed)
Light refreshments provided; bring your own lunch!

Each session is a stand-alone event, but we strongly recommend attending all three to get the most comprehensive understanding and skill set in community social work.

Spaces are limited to 30 participants per session to ensure an interactive, hands-on experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others passionate about advancing community social work.

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Let’s shape the future of community-focused social work—together.