Click here for a page of resources to help social workers prepare for cases before the GSCC and Care Standards Tribunal

Social workers can find themselves in need of legal advice because of their professional activities:

• Problems with registration or investigations;
• Conduct allegations and conduct hearings before the GSCC;
• Advice and support on whistleblowing;
• Grievance and disciplinary problems;
• Employment disputes

Social care organisations can also find themselves in need of legal advice because of their professional activities:

• Developments in the law that put funding at risk;
• Regulatory requirements;
• Obtaining appropriate responses from the statutory sector.

Between us, Celtic Knot’s solicitors have long experience of regulatory law, trades union representation, expertise in ethics and professional standards in social work, and practical experience of working as a social worker in local authority and voluntary sector settings.

When you need a lawyer who understands social work, or a social worker who understand the law – you need Celtic Knot.

We regret we do not offer free advice under the legal aid scheme. If you think you may qualify for free legal advice, [click here].