Social Work Scotland
Billy Fisher is an experienced professional in social work and education, currently serving as an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland since March 2022. In addition, Billy has held the position of Practice Development Learning Officer with South Ayrshire Council since January 2001, responsible for coordinating Practice Learning Programs for Social Work Education and leading equalities and workforce development initiatives. Billy has a strong background in project management, having served in various roles including Child Residential Worker and Social Worker specializing in youth support. Leadership roles include Chair of the Social Work Scotland Workforce and Resources Sub Group, and Chairman of the Learning Network West Board. Educational qualifications encompass a Master of Science in Management, a Diploma in Social Work, and a Professional Development Award in Practice Learning, underscoring a commitment to improving social services.
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Social Work Scotland
Social Work Scotland is the professional leadership body for the social work and social care professions. We are a membership body and we work to influence policy and legislation and to support the development of the social work and social care workforce. Our core team is based in Edinburgh, and work to support our organisation as well as running a number of national projects around the design and implementation of policy and legislation. Find out more here. We work closely with the Scottish Association of Social Work (SASW) – part of BASW – a membership-led, professional association for social workers across the UK, who also provide a union function.