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Understanding and Improving Black Social Worker and Student Experiences in England

Dytham, S., Mallett, C. and Walters, M. (2024) Understanding and Improving Black Social Worker and Student Experiences in England. Health and Social Care in the Community. 2024(1) 0966-0410.

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Abstract:
This article explores the experiences of Black newly qualified social workers and student social workers in England. Drawing on related studies that have begun to outline the challenges faced by Global Ethnic Majority social workers in the UK, the article highlights that this is both an important and under‐researched area. The article provides a much‐needed contribution to understanding the unique experiences of Black social workers through a thematic analysis of interviews with Black social workers, providing an opportunity for social work colleagues, managers, educators, and academics to understand the challenges and obstacles that these social workers face. The research reveals a dire situation in which Black social workers are hindered by racial stereotyping, discrimination, and invisibility. Black social worker voices also highlight suggestions for best practice and guidance for the social work sector about how to improve. By centering these underrepresented voices, this article provides an opportunity to acknowledge and begin to rectify the barriers and challenges that Black social workers face.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Social workers, Racism, Discrimination, Inclusivity, Peer support, Anti-racism training, Qualitative research
Creators:
Dytham, S., Mallett, C. and Walters, M.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
9 July 2024
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Health and Social Care in the Community
Volume:
2024
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
9
Language:
English
ISSN:
0966-0410
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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