2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

Reflections from chief social workers

07 Oct 2025

15:45 - 16:30

Insights Theatre

Leadership

England's chief social workers provide expert advice to the government on policy and practice. This session is a chance to hear direct from the chief social worker for children and families and the chief social worker for adults.

Attend this session to:

Understand the role of chief social worker
Find out more about priorities at the highest level
Explore challenges facing the social work profession

Speakers

Isabelle Trowler, chief social worker for children and families

Sarah McClinton, chief social worker for adults

The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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2025 Agenda

Reflections from chief social workers

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