Empowering Black & Global Majority Social Workers

Open to all Black and Global Majority social workers across Adult and Children's Services within the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see our Partner organisations below. 

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we are hosting a dedicated event for Black and Global Majority social workers. This space has been intentionally created to offer attendees a safe and affirming environment to share their experiences, reflect, and connect with others who may have similar lived realities.

We recognise that conversations around race, identity, and professional experience can be deeply personal. By limiting attendance to Black and Global Majority colleagues, we aim to foster a space where participants feel able to engage in authentic and open discussions.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us create a respectful and empowering space for our colleagues.

Training overview: Join fellow Black and Global Majority social workers for an uplifting, reflective session where your voice, strengths and lived experience has a safe space. Through dynamic group discussions, coaching-style reflection and meaningful peer support, we’ll unpack real challenges and co-create strengths-based solutions.

Facilitator Bio: Le'Siran Edwards (pronounced Lisa-Ann) is a highly regarded expert in coaching and social work, with over 25 years of experience working with children and families, alongside a decade of coaching and social work leadership. A multi-award-winning coach and speaker, she has been named Birmingham’s Best Coach for three consecutive years & Social Justice Champion Finalist for Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. Le'Siran’s insights on resilience, wellbeing, and professional development have made her a sought-after speaker for global platforms, including BUMBLE, the British Association of Social Workers, Frontline and CRISIS UK. Her mission: Create safe spaces for social workers by providing the tools they need to lead, feel seen and confident in their roles

Deadline for registering: Monday 8th of September, 2025

Partner Organisations: 

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City University

Cheshire East Council

City of Stoke-on-Trent Council

City of Wolverhampton council

Coventry City Council

Coventry University

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Keele University

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire county council (Including MPFT)

Staffordshire University

Telford & Wrekin Council

University of Birmingham

University of Warwick

University of Wolverhampton

University of Worcester

Walsall Council

Warwickshire County Council

Worcestershire County Council