A wide range of training and development opportunities are offered to Social Workers and Social Care staff in Mersey Care. This includes regular peer support and learning sessions delivered internally, and external training opportunities delivered by our partners.
Peer supervision is delivered via Teams from 12pm – 1pm and often involves a guest speaker. Come along to meet other Social Care staff and learn about a Social Work related topic.
- Thursday, 23 July 2026
- Monday 7 September, from Social Work and IT in the 21st Century
- Wednesday 23 September, from 12pm to 1pm Allyship and Social
- Thursday 24 November, from 12pm to 1pm Safeguarding/SPARCS team presentation
For the following sessions, fill out the MS form links below to request a space and make a note in your diary; the online invites will be sent out prior to the training.
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7 October 2026, from 9am to 4.30pm online |
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Analysis, decision making, complexity and risk - Siobhan Maclean (Copy) |
15 October 2026, from 1pm to 4pm online *NEW* |
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Belonging, Social Work identity and Neuro-affirmative practice - Siobhan Maclean |
3 November 2026, from 1 to 4pm online *NEW* |
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12 November 2026, from 9am to 4.30pm online |
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2 December 2026, from 9am to 4.30pm online |
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**7 December 2026* AMENDED DATE, from 9am to 4.30pm in person V7 |
Are you interested in becoming a Practice Educator? Or are you a qualified Practice Educator looking to refresh your skills?
The Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership offers lots of opportunities to support and develop Practice Educators. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if you are interested in becoming a Practice Educator.
Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
Mersey Care supports newly qualified Social Workers to complete their ASYE. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Best Interest Assessor Qualification (BIA)
Mersey Care supports Social Workers to complete their BIA qualification where appropriate. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
Mersey Care supports Social Workers to complete their AMHP qualification where appropriate. Please speak to your manager in the first instance if this is relevant to you.
Other opportunities
There are a wide range of additional training and development opportunities offered by Research in Practice and The Cheshire and Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please visit their websites for further details.
Social work England
All registered Social Workers must record a minimum of 2 different pieces of CPD per registration year via Social Work England.