Social Workers Registration Board

42 minutes ago

Karanga mai koutou mā! Today we’re proud to share Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Social Worker Workforce Strategy and Action Plan: Sustainable Social Work Pathways Tauwhiro Ararau 🌿

Social workers stand alongside many of us and help individuals, whānau and communities navigate life’s challenges and protect them from harm. Demand is growing, the workforce is ageing, and not enough people are entering the profession to meet future need.

This ten-year Cabinet-commissioned strategy sets a shared direction for government agencies, educators, employers and the wider sector. It focuses on:
➡️ Attracting and recruiting more social workers
➡️ Supporting experienced practitioners to stay through better supervision, support and career pathways
➡️ Building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Progress will be monitored and reported publicly as this important mahi continues.

Ka nui te mihi a big thank you to everyone who contributed, shared their views and helped shape this kaupapa 💛

Pānuitia read and download the Strategy and Action Plan here 👉 swrb.govt.nz/workforce/strategy-and-action-plan/ and please share with your networks 📣

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