What Are the Experiences of Fulfilling Care Act 2014 Duties for Social Workers in English Mental Health Settings?

This presentation will present the findings of a PhD study into the experiences of mental health social workers in England when working within the frameworks of the Care Act 2014, the primary social care legislation in England. Findings from semi-structured interviews with social workers will be presented to show a complex negotiation of social work identity and values alongside statutory responsibilities and frameworks. From this, these findings will be placed within current policy trends to offer perspectives on the ways in which mental health social work is utilised within English social care services.