Need an umbrella provider? Here’s what to look out for
We’ve placed you into your perfect locum social work role and now you need to choose an umbrella provider. The amount of Umbrella companies available can make looking for one that is right for you very confusing. Umbrella providers also can have a number of negative press around them, which does not make the process […]
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Our compliance process: a chat with Fiona
Compliance and safeguarding remain our top priority as a leading provider of health and social care staff in the UK. Our dedicated compliance team ensure that you can get started in your new role quickly, taking as much admin away from yourself and your employer as possible. This week, we sat down with our Compliance […]
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CV Writing Guide for Social Workers
Using the same CV you’ve had for years? Or are you a recent social work graduate and not sure where to start? Don’t worry! Our specialist consultants know the hiring process inside out and understand what stands out to busy hiring managers that are sifting through dozens of CVs. They have put together a CV structure and […]
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The Social Work CPD ideas you need to read
Finding the time to record different types of CPD alongside a full-time job, social life, family commitments and more can be incredibly daunting. Still haven’t completed your requirements for this year? Don’t wait till the last minute to cram it all in, you don’t want to rush it and run the risk of it being […]
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Care workers and the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living continues to increase, more and more people on lower incomes are struggling to make ends meet. Care workers in particular, who are burnt out after 2 years of working on the frontline in the pandemic, are feeling the effects of this.
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Social Workers: are you looking after yourself?
Your job is to look after others all day, but do you take some time out to look after yourself too? Self-care is essential to allow you to carry on supporting others so keep reading to get some wellbeing tips.
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What can a recruitment agency do for your local authority?
Here at Social Personnel, we provide high-quality recruitment solutions and supply high quality, social care staff, at all levels across the UK to clients looking to fill their social work positions. So, whether you have an urgent position to fill or need to implement a new team, we will always work to your requirements. Our blog […]
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Compliance FAQs
Here at SP, the safety of our social workers and the safety of those who they support is our priority. Our dedicated compliance team completes these checks to the highest of standards and they go out of their way to make this process as quick, simple and stress-free for you as possible.
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#WorldSleepDay
Today is #WorldSleepDay, such a simple but important thing. Hosted by World Sleep Society, the aim is to raise awareness of sleep health and a call to action on important issues related to sleep. If you feel burnt out or don’t have much energy lately then keep reading.
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Anti-racism movement within Social Care
We need to challenge racism together by having uncomfortable conversations about race and educating ourselves, this means ‘challenging our own fears, beliefs and biases to enhance our own social work practice, when working with communities, cultures, customs and religions different from our own’ – Millie Kerr. (Click here for source)
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