Welcome to our ‘Spotlight Sessions’ – events designed to raise awareness of an idea, approach or research that we believe could interest and inspire those involved in social work, social care, health, and related third and voluntary sectors. These sessions are open to all and recommended for anyone across all sectors interested in understanding more.
As Leading to Change, we are delivering a series of awareness sessions relating to core themes within social work and social care with the intention of ‘Shining a Light’ into the areas of the sector that others may know very little or nothing about.
We want to give people insights into roles and functions and the impact on ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ with a view to reinforcing the message about collaborative leadership and the difference it can make.
We will welcome, into the conversation, Kirsty Pate, Programme Lead, Trauma Responsive Social Work Services, who will take us through what trauma informed practice is and to understand it’s importance within a social work context. Within this session, we will discuss the work being undertaken by the Trauma Responsive Social Work Services team as they deliver a programme of implementation support to 4 local authorities.
Kirsty Pate
Role:
Programme Lead, Trauma Responsive Social Work Services (Office of the Chief Social Work Advisor)
Kirsty leads an extensive programme to ensure Scotland’s social work services are able to recognise where people are affected by psychological trauma, respond in ways which reduce risks of further harm and supports recovery. Her work is recognised as contributing to local and national developments to improve experiences and outcomes for people in contact with social work services, and those that work within them.