Articles Posted by Scarlette Isaac

What is an advanced practitioner?

If you’re a social worker looking to climb the career ladder, then this one’s for you! Carry on reading for expert insight into becoming an advanced practitioner, including desired skills, routes to entry and role requirements.  What is an advanced practitioner?  As an advanced practitioner in the social work sector, you will typically specialise in […]

Could Amazon’s Alexa replace social workers?

Could Amazon’s Alexa replace social workers? In this article, we discuss how voice-enabled technology is disrupting the social care sector and easing the pressure on social workers and unpaid carers.  Current landscape  Unfortunately, the amalgamation of underfunding, staffing shortages and endless waiting lists has left 2.6 million people over 50 without access to care in […]