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
Social Personnel: 2022 highlights
It’s been a great year for Social Personnel and as always, we’re full of pride that so many of our candidates are able to help make a difference in local communities. So without further ado, here’s our Social Personnel 2022 highlights… Company highlights With our tier 1 access across multiple vendors in the […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Cost of living top tips and resources for social workers
Social workers, are you looking for some financial support during the current cost of living crisis? Look no further, because our dedicated consultants have put together a selection of resources to help you out. Financial support available The Social Workers’ Benevolent Trust Provides grants for specific small purchases or small debts, these tend to […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Children’s social care neglected in autumn budget
Leaders in the social care sector have highlighted a lack of concern for children’s social care in the government’s autumn budget. Local authorities will be given £1.3bn to put towards adult and children’s social care over the next two years, and an additional £1.9bn between 2024-25. Additional funding for children’s services may also […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
5 benefits of working with Social Personnel
Are you on the hunt for a role in social care? Here at Social Personnel, we specialise in placing candidates in jobs across the social care market, whether you’re new to the scene or looking for something more senior – our expert consultants are here to help! Carry on reading to discover some of the […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
£1,925 pay rise for social workers across the UK
On 1 November 2022, local government trade unions agreed to a pay offer that will add an additional £1,925 to social workers’ salaries across the UK. The pay offer will be backdated to 1 April 2022. Marking the largest increase in pay for local government workers in over a decade, the pay offer equates to […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to create longevity in social work
Did you know that the average children’s social worker stays in the job for 2.4 years? Here at Social Personnel, we want to change that statistic and remind our talented candidates why social work is worth dedicating their time to. In this blog, we share top tips on how to create longevity in social work. […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
3 tips for improving organisation as a social worker
It’s easy to get overwhelmed as a social worker – with caseloads growing by the day and paperwork flying in every direction, it’s important to get a hold on organisation so that you can remain productive (and keep your sanity intact). Our dedicated team has put together some suggestions below on how to improve your […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to write the perfect social work cover letter
Want to make your next social work job application stand out? Cover letters are a great way to grab your prospective employer’s attention – but how do you make sure it captures all your wonderful skills and experience? Carry on reading for top tips from our knowledgeable consultants on how to write the perfect social […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Ideas for reaching your CPD requirements before the deadline
All social workers are required to have recorded their continuing professional development (CPD) for 2022 by November 30th in order to renew their Social Work England registration. Still need to complete yours? Don’t panic – our dedicated team at Social Personnel have put together some easy ideas on how to reach your CPD requirements before […]
by: Scarlette Isaac