@michellelefevre
#socialwork academic researching #innovation, relationship-based practice, adolescent #safeguarding, #kindness, #socialcare. I lead @theinnovateproject.bsky.social -but gardening is my greatest love 🌈 https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p28733-michelle-lefevre
You can find out more about the @theinnovateproject.bsky.social here: theinnovateproject.co.uk and access all the other publications for free here: theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-pr...
The surprising potential for agility and responsivity shown when services weren't constrained by governance raises a number of questions about whether and how this capacity for innovation might be mobilised outside of crisis conditions. Do let us know what your thoughts are on this! 4/5
Unencumbered by the usual bureaucracy, organisations were able to respond in more youth-centred and welfare-oriented ways to young people's needs and preferences, taking their feedback into account in order to rapidly adapt their service provision ,e.g. online and community-based working 3/5
In the paper, we explore how 7 organisations from the children's #socialcare sector in England adapted their service during the crisis conditions of the Covid-19 lockdowns so that they could still respond effectively to young people at risk of #extrafamilialharm 2/5 #innovation
My paper with Delphine Peace and Carlie Goldsmith on 'Innovating in the Time of Covid’, has been published in the latest issue of ‘Child & Family Social Work’. Based on @theinnovateproject.bsky.social research, it is free to read online here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... 1/5
You can learn more about all courses available at the University of Sussex, how many credits each is worth, how much they cost, and how to apply, at www.sussex.ac.uk/schools/educ... @sussex.ac.uk 4/4
'Understanding and engaging in trauma-informed practice' is led by @klanghoff.bsky.social theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-pr..., who has researched and published widely on trauma-informed practice, including within @theinnovateproject.bsky.social. 3/4
'Risk & Decision-making', co-led by @henrytsmith.bsky.social and me, supports managers and practitioners in making finely tuned decisions in complex and high risk situations theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-pr... 2/4
This is page 1 of a flyer about the module. You can access this in a more readable version on our website at https://theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-project/cpd-innovation-module-at-sussex/
This is page 2 of a flyer about the module. You can access this in a more readable version on our website at https://theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-project/cpd-innovation-module-at-sussex/
Apply now for our online CPD modules designed to support leaders and practitioners in their roles! I introduced 'Developing Innovation in Social Work and Social Care Organisations’ following our ground-breaking
@theinnovateproject.bsky.social research theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-pr... 1/4
Do have a read and let us know what you think!
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Booking's full for our webinar on new directions in youth safeguarding - sorry! But if you sign up for the Innovate Project mailing list, our next e-newsletter will have a link to the recording for you to watch at your leisure. Sign up here: universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🧑🤝🧑🤝 Listen up, social care professionals. This one's for you:
📅 Join this FREE open webinar this Thursday 27 March at which discussants argue that it's time for a re-set in how policymakers and services respond to young people at risk of extra-familial harm...
Flyer for the webinar on 27th March 11-12.30 on zoom
In this webinar we'll explore how policies, services and systems can and should be transformed. Join us to move the debate forward and be part of transforming practice approaches with young people! Book here: forms.office.com/e/UL8i9tqC7W & learn more at theinnovateproject.co.uk/resources/ 3/3
We'll talk about our paper, ‘A Line in the Sand’, where we argue that, when professionals struggle to meet young people’s welfare needs, provide safety and respect their rights, it's more to do with policies, systems & discourses on youth risk than individual failings doi.org/10.1093/bjsw... 2/3
Time for a re-set in how policymakers & services respond to young people at risk of #extrafamilialharm! Join @carlenefirmin.bsky.social @klanghoff.bsky.social & me for a free webinar where we argue that a bold new direction is needed: 27th March 11-12.30 Zoom. Book: forms.office.com/e/UL8i9tqC7W 1/3
In this @theinnovateproject.bsky.social webinar we'll explore how policies, guidance, services and systems can and should be disrupted & re-envisioned. Join us to move the debate forward and be part of transforming practice approaches with young people! 3/4
We'll talk about our paper, ‘A Line in the Sand’, where we argue that, when professionals struggle to meet young people’s welfare needs, provide safety and respect their rights, it isn't just due to individual failings but our systems, policies & philosopies on youth risk doi.org/10.1093/bjsw... 2/4
Our paper sets out what can help services to 'Create a Conducive Zone for Innovation in Children’s Social Care', even when the wider context (e.g. level of resources available) is less than optimum. See all our free articles & books here theinnovateproject.co.uk/about-the-pr... 5/5
Without such working conditions, it's individuals who bear the psychological and practical consequences of risk-taking rather than organisations and systems. It's the burden of that which can make professionals seem anxious, "risk-averse" and hostile to change rather than their personalities 4/5
Staff need workloads that give them time to think, supported by reflexive, emotionally-informed supervision and a non-judgmental culture. They'll then be energised by their work and generate ideas, as they feel safer to experiment, make mistakes and learn from them 3/5
We found that innovation works best with a stable, well-supported workforce that feels energised and confident to create and implement change. But that will only be achieved where organisations prioritise developing a supportive, collaborative, relational culture and climate of mutual trust 2/5
What system conditions and processes, cultures, resources & skills are needed to help innovation flourish in social care settings? See our latest paper from @theinnovateproject.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/... with @innovationunit.bsky.social @sussexcircy.bsky.social 1/5
Hot off the press! Our new paper challenges social care services to rethink what 'value for money' might mean if it were young people setting the outcome indicators. Open access at doi.org/10.1177/0017.... By @michellelefevre.bsky.social and twitter.com/Lisa_Holmes_...
We're delighted to share an ESRC impact case of the Innovate Project published by @ukri.org. Interviewing project lead @michellelefevre.bsky.social, the piece describes how the project findings and outputs are helping to change practice in #socialcare and #safeguarding www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h...
New year, new article....
one that will shape my work for years to come.
Using a 3 year ethnography
@michellelefevre.bsky.social @klanghoff.bsky.social Gillian Ruch & I draw a line in the sand & call for foundational reform in responses to extra-familial harm
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Our advert for a Professor of Social Work is open for 5 more days. If you want to join excellent colleagues in an internationally renowned centre for social work research, please apply!
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My article on supervisory spaces and the dispersal of supervision functions in social work has hit 1000 views in early view. Great that open access enables a wider audience to read and engage with research.
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Are you interested in a career in #socialwork? Are you interested in a move to the UK to study and work? Join us for an info event for social work courses at the University of Sussex for prospective USA applicants. www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...
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Do take a look and let us know what you think!