Equality, diversity and inclusion steering group

Last updated: 31 May 2023

About the group

The equality, diversity and inclusion steering group provides a formal setting for staff representatives to take a lead in ensuring we are exemplary as an employer and as a regulator in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion. The group meet on a monthly basis.

Steering group members are EDI champions for the team (or teams) they work closely with. They have been selected to reflect a range of directorates and levels of responsibility.

The group is established with the full endorsement and support of the Board and Executive Leadership team of Social Work England.

The group is responsible for:

• overseeing the implementation of our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy
• managing and monitoring the delivery of our associated action plans
• providing assurance to the executive leadership team

You may also want to read about our equality, diversity and inclusion team.

Members of the steering group

The members of the steering group have the following job titles:

• Registration and Advice Operations Manager
• Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Head of Business Planning and Improvement
• Hearings Case Manager
• Education Quality Assurance Support Officer
• Lead Investigator
• Head of Information Technology and Data
• Case Examiner Operations Officer
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
• Case Review Manager
• Lay Case Examiner
• Senior People and Development Officer
• Finance Officer
• 2 National Advisory Forum members
• Internal Quality Assurance Officer
• Lawyer
• Assistant Director - Communications, Engagement and Insight
• Head of Policy
• Education Quality Assurance Support Officer
• Head of Legal (Senior Lawyer)
• Executive Director of Professional Practice and External Engagement
• Executive Assistant
• Regional Engagement Lead