Articles Posted by Scarlette Isaac

Care population on the rise for 15th year running

Research from the Department of Education (DoE) reveals that the number of people receiving care in England has increased for the 15th consecutive year. This growth is primarily down to the increase in unaccompanied asylum-seeking children coming to the UK, the data shows.  From 31 March 2023, there were 83,840 children in care, marking a […]

Labour pledge to reform mental health care

Labour have announced plans to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 if they win the next general election.    The party aims to include this in its first legislative programme post-election, which is expected to take place latest January 2025.    Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, said: “The next Labour government will reform the […]

Unlocking the benefits of agency work

Are you a social worker looking for a game-changing career move? If you haven’t considered joining an agency, you might be missing out on some incredible benefits that can revolutionise your professional journey and work-life balance. In this blog, we delve into the many advantages of embracing agency work in the field of social work […]

Last-minute CPD ideas

That’s right, it’s that time of year again…and no we’re not referring to Mariah Carey defrosting, we mean it’s time to renew your SWE registration! But first, you need to make sure you’ve got enough CPD under your belt. In this blog, we explore some CPD ideas for those social workers who have left it […]

‘Made with Care’ campaign to boost adult social care workforce

The government has relaunched its ‘Made with Care’ campaign for the third year running in an attempt to boost the adult social care workforce.  It highlights the variety of opportunities available and incentivises people to apply for a career in adult social care.  Campaign advertising will be shown across major channels including ITV Hub, Sky […]

Are care workers really being paid less?

According to recent findings, care workers are now earning less and gaining lower-level qualifications than in previous years.    The data also indicates that adult social care employees who receive higher wages possess relevant qualifications, have access to training opportunities, and enjoy job security are markedly less prone to leaving their positions compared to those […]