Our governance
The governance of the National Social Work Agency (NSWA) ensures transparency, accountability and integrity in everything we do.
Our governance approach:
- outlines our leadership and structure
- ensures our processes guide our decision making to deliver our vision
- keeps us accountable to the social work profession and to Scottish Ministers
Our governance approach aligns to Scottish Government standards.
Leadership structure
Our chief executive is responsible for:
- strategic leadership
- operational delivery
- the performance of the NSWA
Senior leadership team
Our senior leadership team oversees areas of work of the NSWA, including:
- education and professional learning
- workforce planning
- improvement initiatives for the workforce
- strategic policy development
Management advisory board
Our management advisory board provides expert input on:
- social work policy and innovation
- audit and risk management responsibilities
Accountability and transparency
We’ll publish annual reports and performance updates.
We share documents and meeting notes.
We provide channels for feedback and engagement.
Policies and standards
Our governance approach is underpinned by:
- a code of conduct for leadership and staff
- a risk management framework
- compliance with legislation