Media materials
Find below links to the latest diary notes, media releases and statements announcing important GSCC work. There are also links to archived releases by year.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
02/09/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
26/08/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
10/08/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
03/08/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
27/07/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
GSCC response to ALB review
26/07/2010
Commenting on the DH’s announcement that the GSCC’s functions will be transferred to the Health Professions Council 'HPC', Chair Rosie Varley said:
“We were surprised by this decision.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
22/07/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
13/07/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
08/07/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Aspiring social workers to benefit from access to course information
07/07/2010
Students wanting to study social work will be able to find out much more about the courses available to them, following the publication of previously undisclosed inspection reports.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
29/06/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
25/06/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
15/06/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
Social workers overwhelmingly in favour of professional regulation
10/06/2010
With the number of registered social workers topping the 100,000 mark for the first time, the GSCC has conducted a poll which has found that 92 per cent of practitioners believe it is important that social work is a fully regulated profession.
Diary Note: Upcoming GSCC conduct hearings
18/05/2010
Please find below details of forthcoming General Social Care Council hearings.
GSCC conduct hearing, 24 May 2010
17/05/2010
A hearing into the conduct of social workers Gillian Christou and Maria Ward will take place on Monday 24 May 2010 at the General Social Care Council, Goldings House, 2 Hay’s Lane, London, SE1 2HB.
Diary Note: GSCC conduct hearings
15/04/2010
FAO: Forward planning desks, social affairs correspondents
Please find below details of forthcoming hearings into the conduct of registered social workers or students.
Hilary Tompsett appointed Vice-Chair of General Social Care Council
01/04/2010
At a meeting of Council members last week in London, it was announced that Hilary Tompsett will take over as Vice-Chair of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' from Melanie Henwood on 1st May 2010.
Diary Note: GSCC conduct hearings
01/04/2010
FAO: Forward planning desks, social affairs correspondents
Please find below details of forthcoming hearings into the conduct of registered social workers or students.
GSCC welcomes government commitment to strengthening workforce regulation
30/03/2010
The General Social Care Council today welcomed the government’s plans for establishing a National Care Service, which include proposals for the regulator to become dedicated to the social work profession, with a separate system of voluntary registration to be established for other parts of the social care workforce.
Diary Note: GSCC conduct hearings
25/03/2010
FAO: Forward planning desks, social affairs correspondents
Please find below details of forthcoming hearings into the conduct of registered social workers or students.
Diary Note: GSCC conduct hearings
19/03/2010
FAO: Forward planning desks, social affairs correspondents
Please find below details of forthcoming hearings into the conduct of registered social workers or students.
Social work regulator to help ‘build a safe and confident future’
17/03/2010
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today welcomed and gave its commitment to the major programme of reform set out in the Government’s Building a Safe and Confident Future: Implementing the Recommendations of the Social Work Task Force report.
Diary note: GSCC conduct hearings
05/03/2010
FAO: Forward planning desks, social affairs correspondents
Please find below details of forthcoming hearings into the conduct of registered social workers or students.
Low take up of post-qualifying courses by social workers, GSCC report finds
03/03/2010
New figures from the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' reveal only eight per cent[1] of social workers are taking up post-qualifying 'PQ' training courses prompting calls for employers to provide more opportunities for training and development.
Newly qualified social workers not equipped to risk assess, GSCC poll finds
23/02/2010
A recent poll carried out by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' shows that 93 per cent of social workers surveyed, believe that newly qualified social workers 'NQSW' lack key skills when they enter the workplace.
New Directors announced at social work regulator
22/02/2010
Three new senior managers have been appointed to the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', which regulates social workers and their education and training.
Penny Thompson to join the GSCC as new Chief Executive
04/02/2010
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive – Penny Thompson – to replace its interim Chief Executive, Paul Snell.
GSCC response to Social Work Task Force
01/12/2009
Commenting on the report from the Social Work Task Force GSCC Chair Rosie Varley said:
“I commend Moira and the Social Work Task Force for producing an excellent report which is thorough, wide-ranging and clear about the scale of reform needed to transform the profession.
Toolkit to ‘de-mystify’ social work sponsorship schemes
25/11/2009
Today, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' launched the Grow Your Own 'GYO' toolkit, a step by step guide to help students, employers and universities get the most out of GYO schemes.
Newcastle social worker struck off after filming up shopper
20/11/2009
A social worker from Newcastle who modified his tennis bag so he could film up unsuspecting women’s skirts was today removed from the profession by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker struck off after daughter is seriously injured
19/11/2009
A social worker who failed to seek immediate medical attention for her toddler and lied to doctors about how her injuries occurred has been removed from the profession by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker struck off register for offering whisky to ‘recovering alcoholic’
09/11/2009
A social worker who offered whisky to a client he helped through detox has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
General Social Care Council (GSCC) response to CHRE report into its conduct function
04/11/2009
Rosie Varley, Chair of the GSCC, said today:
“Ensuring public protection was my reason for joining GSCC last year, and it was a matter of extreme concern to me when we identified that there were serious problems in the management of our conduct work, resulting in a backlog of cases.
Social worker removed from register for sexually abusing a minor
28/10/2009
A man who sexually abused a minor 'referred to as ‘Ms A’' has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker struck off register following theft conviction
28/10/2009
A social worker who stole over £50,000 in cash from a charity she worked for has been removed from the profession by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Council member reappointed
27/10/2009
Terry Butler CBE has been reappointed to a second term on the GSCC Council, the Appointments Commission has confirmed.
Social worker admonished by the GSCC
21/10/2009
A self-employed social worker from Southampton has been served with a two year admonishment for misconduct by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker struck off register following misconduct
05/10/2009
A 65-year-old social worker has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' for misconduct.
GSCC Suspends Derby Social Worker
30/09/2009
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has suspended a Derby City Council social worker for six months for misconduct after she removed a child from an approved foster carer without lawful authority or reasonable excuse and took the child to her own home.
Convicted social worker removed from register
25/09/2009
A social worker convicted of obtaining property by deception and dishonestly making a false representation for gain has been struck off the Social Care Register by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' for misconduct.
Social work employers urged to halt cuts to training budgets
24/09/2009
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' is to urge local authorities not to cut training budgets for social workers in their efficiency drives, as it submits recommendations to the Social Work Task Force for strengthening career long training.
Kent social worker removed from Social Care Register
18/09/2009
An independent Committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' yesterday struck off a social worker from Kent after hearing allegations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s.
Social worker whistle blowing going unheard, GSCC poll finds
09/09/2009
Responses to a General Social Care Council 'GSCC' poll indicate that employers are failing to take action when social workers report concerns or barriers to their work.
Regulator expands employment opportunities in Rugby
09/09/2009
The national social care body based in Rugby is expanding its workforce with a recruitment drive in the area.
Former CSCI chief joins GSCC as acting head
09/09/2009
GSCC provides update on steps to strengthen conduct work
Paul Snell, the former Chief Inspector of the Commission for Social Care Inspection 'CSCI', is to join the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' as Acting Chief Executive from 1 October.
Employer loophole could leave social care users at risk, says GSCC
27/08/2009
People who use social care services could be put at risk by a loophole which would mean local authorities and employment agencies would not be required to run the necessary checks on social workers, according to the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
GSCC appoints five new Council members
27/08/2009
Social work regulator, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' announced the appointment of five new members to its Council following a selection carried out by the Appointments Commission.
Social worker struck off after conning teenage girls into posing topless
04/08/2009
A man from West Yorkshire has been removed from the register of social workers by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after encouraging vulnerable teenagers known to his youth offending team to pose naked.
GSCC welcomes select committee report on strengthening training for social workers
30/07/2009
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today welcomed a Select Committee report on strengthening the system of training for social workers, but expressed concern about its proposal for the Council to take on the role of champion and advocate of the profession.
GSCC backs Social Work Task Force’s plans to strengthen the profession
29/07/2009
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today welcomed the Social Work Task Force's interim report for its thorough analysis of the range of issues facing the social work profession.
Statement from the General Social Care Council (GSCC)
20/07/2009
Rosie Varley, Chair of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', said today:
“The protection of people using social care services is of paramount importance, and we are absolutely committed to doing everything within our powers as the workforce regulator to address misconduct and ensure the highest standards of practice.
Convicted sex offender banned from practising as social worker
15/07/2009
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker removed from workforce after ‘serious and chronic’ failings
14/07/2009
A London social worker has been barred from practising after a General Social Care Council 'GSCC' committee found that she had caused distress and anxiety to a child and placed other children at unnecessary risk of harm.
New national curriculum needed for social work degrees
18/06/2009
A new national curriculum should be put in place for social work degree courses to improve quality and so that employers can be clearer about what to expect from newly qualified social workers, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has said.
Social worker disciplined by profession’s regulatory body
21/05/2009
A former Warrington Borough Council social worker has been disciplined by the profession’s regulatory body, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', for inviting a mother and her children into her home to conclude a formal meeting.
GSCC statement on the Government’s response to Lord Laming
06/05/2009
Rosie Varley, Chair of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' said:
“We welcome the Taskforce’s practical focus on what is preventing social workers doing the job and the initial observations about areas for reform.
Social worker removed from register after inappropriate relationship
30/04/2009
A man who fathered two children with a vulnerable user of services 'referred to as ‘Ms X’' has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
People who use home care to benefit from regulation of workers, say GSCC
23/04/2009
People who are cared for in their home will receive a higher quality of care from better skilled and more competent staff, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' said today following the announcement that home care workers will start to register with the regulator from 2010.
Looked-after Children report – GSCC response
20/04/2009
Commenting on the Looked-after Children report from the Children, Schools andFamilies Committee, Mike Wardle, Chief Executive of the General Social CareCouncil 'GSCC', said:
“Those who work in social care have a crucially important role to play in ensuring that all looked-after children get the help and support they need to give them the best possible start in life.
90 referrals ignored by social worker meant children put at risk
09/04/2009
A social worker has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after being found to have put children at risk by failing to allocate 90 cases.
Social worker struck off after stealing money from service user
08/04/2009
A woman convicted of stealing money from a vulnerable service user has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker’s own children placed on at risk register
06/04/2009
A woman has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after her own children were considered at risk of abuse and put on the Child Protection Register.
Regulator admonishes social worker following assault
31/03/2009
A Bournemouth social worker who was involved in domestic violence has been disciplined by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker removed from register after inappropriate relationship
30/03/2009
A man who fathered two children with a vulnerable user of services 'referred to as ‘Ms X’' has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Convicted sex offender banned from practicing as social worker
27/03/2009
A man convicted of having sex with an underage girl has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker cleared of misconduct
25/03/2009
A social worker from London has been cleared of misconduct by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Bucks social worker admonished for inappropriate conduct
20/03/2009
A social worker from Stoke Mandeville has been formally admonished after a conduct committee found that he had sexually assaulted women at a trade union residential event.
Social worker disciplined for dishonest behaviour
18/03/2009
A social worker has been disciplined by the profession’s regulatory body after being found to have taken up another job while on paid compassionate leave from her employer.
Lord Laming’s focus on social workers and their skills and support welcomed by regulator
12/03/2009
Lord Laming’s focus on social workers and their skills and support welcomed by regulator
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today praised Lord Laming for highlighting the importance of training and support for social workers and the pivotal role played by those who employ them.
GSCC announces review of social work education powers
04/02/2009
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' announced today that it is reviewing its powers to inspect social work degree courses as part of a number of steps aimed at strengthening the education and training on offer to social workers.
Social work students amongst most diverse, but concerns raised over progress
04/02/2009
Social work students amongst most diverse, but concerns raised over progress
People from ethnic minority backgrounds are increasingly more likely to study social work, new research commissioned by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has found.
Convicted sex offender removed from Social Care Register
26/01/2009
A man convicted of possessing and distributing indecent images of children has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
New Year honours for General Social Care Council leaders
05/01/2009
Two Council members from the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' have been recognised in the New Years Honours list.
Government’s social work plans welcomed by regulator
11/12/2008
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today welcomed the publication of the children’s workforce strategy and its particular emphasis on social work.
Social worker’s registration removed following relationship with client
03/12/2008
A social worker has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent panel of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after being found to have engaged in an inappropriate personal relationship with a person who uses services.
Former children’s home boss removed from social work profession
25/11/2008
A social worker who was in charge of a Birmingham children’s home in the seventies and eighties has been removed from the Social Care Register after being found to have carried out inappropriate physical examinations of children during his time there.
Regulator of social workers comments on Baby P case
13/11/2008
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today announced that it is conducting preliminary enquiries into the actions of social workers involved in the Baby P case.
GSCC recognises the outstanding achievement of Truro care project
10/11/2008
The General Social Care Council has congratulated the winner of an award acknowledging innovation in social care training.
Social worker suspended after pursuing vulnerable women
07/11/2008
A social worker from London has been suspended by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' for one year after being found to have pursued two vulnerable women who used services.
GSCC to oversee training of Approved Mental Health Professionals
29/10/2008
Training for the newly created multi-disciplinary role of Approved Mental Health Professional 'AMHP' will be overseen by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', following recent changes to mental health legislation.
Social work degree under spotlight in new research from GSCC
17/10/2008
Employers have called on universities to do more to involve them in preparing social work students for practice, in new research published today by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
GSCC welcomes launch of new social care skills academy
07/10/2008
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today welcomed the launch of the National Skills Academy for Social Care, saying that employers must make the provision of training for their workers ‘a priority’.
New General Social Care Council Chair announced
06/10/2008
Rosie Varley OBE is to be the new Chair of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', replacing Sir Rodney Brooke, who is retiring after seven years in the role.
Essex social worker found to have committed misconduct
30/09/2008
A social worker from Benfleet who worked whilst temporarily excluded from the Social Care Register has been suspended for 18 months by an independent panel of the General Social Care Council, the workforce regulator.
Social worker removed from register for placing children at risk
19/09/2008
A social worker from Nottingham has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' for prolonged and repeated breaches of the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers, which placed vulnerable people, particularly children, at risk.
Social workers ‘ideally fitted’ to making personalised services a reality, GSCC tells government
17/09/2008
Social workers are ideally placed to offer the support, brokerage and advocacy roles which will come about as part of the move towards greater choice and control for service users, whilst continuing their vital role in safeguarding those who are vulnerable, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' said today.
GSCC diversity consultation focus group on 17 October in London
17/09/2008
The General Social Care Council is inviting registrants to share their views on how the GSCC can remove barriers and value difference through their work at a focus group being held on Friday 17th October in London, starting 10am.
Social worker suspended after causing service user ‘considerable and unnecessary distress’
12/09/2008
A social worker from Sunderland has been suspended from practising for two years and asked to undertake further training after he physically restricted a person who used services in a way that breached official guidelines.
Action taken to keep unsuitable people out of social work revealed in new GSCC report
03/09/2008
Almost 800 people have been refused professional registration and 23 people have been barred from practice by the social work regulator in the last five years, a new report shows.
Social worker removed from register after inappropriate sexual relationship and dishonesty
01/09/2008
A social worker from Hassocks, West Sussex has been barred from the profession after an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' found he had breached the code of practice.
Social worker cleared of misconduct
29/08/2008
A social worker from South London has been cleared of misconduct by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker barred from practice following GSCC hearing
18/08/2008
A convicted rapist from Essex has been removed from the Social Care Register by a committee of the General Social Care Council held on Friday 15 August.
GSCC announces appointment of three new Council members
15/08/2008
The General Social Care Council has announced the appointment of three new members to its Council, following a selection carried out by the Appointments Commission.
Social work student removed from register following indecent assault conviction
13/08/2008
A 48-year-old social work student from Outwell, Cambridgeshire has been removed from the Social Care Register after an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' found he had breached the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
Social worker admonished following conduct hearing in London
30/07/2008
An Essex social worker has been admonished by a conduct committee of the General Social Care Council after he admitted misconduct in forming inappropriate personal relationships with two women.
Somerset social worker barred from practice
30/07/2008
A social worker from Taunton has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', after being found to have seriously breached the Code of Practice.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
30/07/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 14-16 July 2008 by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker suspended from Social Care Register
30/07/2008
A social worker from Huntingdon has been suspended from the Social Care Register for a period of six months by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' for forming an inappropriate personal relationship and for failing to disclose information to her employer.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
30/07/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 22 to 24 July 2008 by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
02/07/2008
A Registered Social Worker will appear before an independent committee of the workforce regulator the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' next week, following an allegation of misconduct.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
02/07/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 7 to 11 July by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
02/07/2008
A Registered Social Worker will appear before an independent committee of the workforce regulator the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' next week, following an allegation of misconduct.
Consultation announced on the regulation of personal assistants
30/06/2008
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' today confirmed that it will be consulting on a system of regulation for personal assistants at the launch of a new study looking at the impact of direct payments on the people who receive them and the personal assistants they employ.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
13/06/2008
The social worker is alleged to have committed misconduct and breached the GSCC’s Code of Practice for Social Care Workers for dishonesty, including making false declarations.
GSCC statement: CST judgement regarding Lisa Arthurworrey’s application to be a registered social worker
04/06/2008
“We are disappointed at today’s decision of the Care Standards Tribunal 'CST' to uphold Lisa Arthurworrey’s appeal against the decision of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' to refuse her registration.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
21/05/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 19 - 23 May by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social workers key to success of personalised care
07/05/2008
Social workers will play a crucial role in implementing personalised services for people who need care and should not be overlooked during the design of the system, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' said yesterday.
GSCC comments on guidance for workers on personalised care
01/05/2008
Commenting on today’s announcement of Common Core Principles to support self care, Mike Wardle, Chief Executive of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', commented:
“We welcome the Common Core Principles which will be valuable for those working in social care as they move towards offering tailored services to people.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
21/04/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 28 to 30 April by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker barred following relationship with woman
21/04/2008
A St Helens man has been removed from the register of social workers by a committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after being found to have formed an inappropriate personal and sexual relationship with a vulnerable child in care.
Social worker cautioned for failing to maintain and store records
18/04/2008
A social worker has been cautioned after an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' found misconduct against her for failing to store and maintain records containing sensitive information.
GSCC comments on new proposals aimed at developing social workers
10/04/2008
Social workers are set to benefit from a new package of proposals unveiled by the Government today aimed at enhancing the capacity and skills of the profession.
Social worker removed from register for dishonesty and inappropriate relationship*
09/04/2008
*Sanction subsequently quashed on appealA social worker from London has been banned from practising after an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' found misconduct against her for forming an inappropriate relationship and for dishonesty.
Social worker removed from Register following relationship with ‘vulnerable’ client
28/03/2008
A man from Northumbria has been barred from practising as a social worker after an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' found his relationship with a service user constituted professional misconduct.
Rotherham social worker found guilty of misconduct and removed from register
06/03/2008
A social worker has been removed from the Social Care Register by an independent committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', after being found to have committed misconduct by forming an inappropriate personal relationship with a person who used services.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
27/02/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 4 - 6 March by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker suspended from register after inappropriate relationship
21/02/2008
A woman from Derbyshire has been suspended from working as social worker for two years by a committee of the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' after being found to have breached the profession’s code of practice.
Waltham Forest social worker removed from the register
18/02/2008
A social worker who worked for Waltham Forest Borough Council has been removed from the Social Care Register at a hearing held by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', after being found guilty of professional misconduct.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
12/02/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 18 to 20 February by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
06/02/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 11 to 14 February by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Leeds social worker removed from register following misconduct
01/02/2008
A social worker from Leeds has been removed from the Social Care Register at a hearing held by the General Social Care Council 'GSCC', after being found to have breached the code of practice.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
31/01/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker will be held from 4 to 7 February by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
New checks for wider social care workforce will help drive up standards
31/01/2008
Regulation of the wider social care workforce will help improve standards of care and go some way towards addressing problems with recruitment and retention, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' said today as it welcomed a report looking at the state of social care in Britain.
Is Post-Registration Training and Learning doing its job?
25/01/2008
The General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has begun a review of its arrangements for Post-Registration Training and Learning 'PRTL'.
Social worker conduct hearing scheduled
21/01/2008
A hearing into the conduct of a Registered Social Worker from Leeds will be held from 28 to 30 January by the social care workforce regulator for England, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC'.
Remove requirement for social workers to declare health conditions, says GSCC
09/01/2008
Social workers should not have to declare health conditions when they apply for registration, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has said today in a letter to the Department of Health.
Remove requirement for social workers to declare health conditions, says GSCC
09/01/2008
Social workers should not have to declare health conditions when they apply for registration, the General Social Care Council 'GSCC' has said today in a letter to the Department of Health.