Streamline your social work staffing with our tailored solutions
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right social work professionals to join your team can be a challenging task. Whether you’re in need of permanent or temporary staff, our dedicated and specialised teams are here to help. At Social Personnel, we take pride in our ability to provide tailored recruitment services to local authorities and […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Tips for adult social workers who care for those struggling with substance issues.
As a social worker, you will come into contact with a plethora of different individuals from different walks of life. Sadly, alcohol and drug abuse is a common issue amongst vulnerable people, such as young offenders, those who have grown up in care or with mental health problems. In this blog, we share tips for […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
3 reasons to become a locum social worker
Trying to decide between a permanent or a locum position? Here at Social Personnel, we offer a wealth of different social worker roles, including both permanent and locum positions. However, in today’s blog we thought we’d provide some insight into the benefits of locum work… 1.Diverse contacts Agency social work exposes you to a wide […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Number of part-time social work roles dwindling
According to Social Work England, less than three-quarters of social work roles are being offered on a part-time basis. Out of the job adverts studied by the SWU, just 23% were part-time or flexible – this marks an 18.7% increase from a similar study conducted last year. On the other hand, nearly 80% of the […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How we can help you find your perfect social worker role
Haven’t found your perfect social worker role yet? Whether you’re looking for a locum or permanent social work position, we can help you find a role that meets all your needs, both professionally and personally. Carry on reading to find out how we can help you find the perfect social work role. Provide you with […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Supporting survivors of domestic abuse as a social worker
As a social worker, part of your role is to support and protect survivors of domestic abuse. In this blog, we provide a brief overview of how to do this without putting the service user in danger. 1. Educate yourself on domestic abuse The official UK Domestic Abuse Act defines domestic abuse as: physical or […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Social Work Week 2023: everything you need to know
Thinking of attending Social Work Week 2023? Here’s everything you need to know… What is Social Work Week? Social Work Week is an annual event which aims to spark conversation around social care and bring like-minded people together who can share ideas and promote positive change. This year, the online programme will take place between […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Councils unable to pay providers care fees
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has warned that councils are unable to pay care providers a fair price, following a government-led analysis of the costs of services. This ‘cost of care exercise’ was designed so that local authorities could have a shared understanding of how much it costs to run home […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How is the government supporting adult social care this winter?
The UK government will provide £500 million to local authorities and integrated care boards (ICBs), it announced in its adult social care winter statement which was updated last week. Funding will go towards buying additional hospital beds and improving community care. It is hoped this move will help ease pressures on the NHS […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Could VR revolutionise care?
When we think of virtual reality (VR), most of us will picture someone riding a roller coaster in silly goggles or throwing hands at a seemingly invisible threat in their living room. But have you considered the possibilities of VR beyond the world of gaming and entertainment? Increasingly, we are seeing VR being used […]
by: Scarlette Isaac