Children’s Social Care

How to manage compassion fatigue as a social worker

Social workers provide constant support to help those in vulnerable and often traumatic situations overcome their hardships and achieve a better quality of life. However, the nature of this type of profession puts social workers in the high risk bracket for compassion fatigue. In this blog post, we delve into the symptoms of compassion fatigue […]

Tips for managing stress as a social worker

Being a social worker can be rewarding and inspiring but equally stressful and emotionally draining at times. Nonetheless, there are steps we can take to reduce the impact of work-related stress and replenish our mental state. Here’s some suggestions from our team of specialists.  Spotting the signs It is important to recognise when you or […]

How to set boundaries in social work

From complex caseloads, to battling staffing shortages and dealing with compassion fatigue, being a social worker can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing at times. However, setting healthy boundaries with clients and colleagues can really help mitigate the likelihood of burnout and general stress. Below, our industry experts share top tips on how to protect your […]

Social Personnel announces partnership with Nib Shared Vision for permanent social work!

Nib Shared Vision, in partnership with Social Personnel, has introduced a pioneering three-year initiative aimed at transforming social work support. The program, in collaboration with Doncaster Council Children’s Services, seeks to enhance the recruitment of permanent social work professionals both in the UK and internationally. The Typology Model provides tailored, interactive support to newly qualified […]

Social Pulse: Insights from the Frontline with Laura

Today, Social Personnel hears from Laura, a children’s social worker whose experiences will resonate with those in similar frontline roles.  Laura’s days are filled with varied challenges, each case presenting its unique complexities. Despite the chaos, she finds immense fulfilment in making a positive impact on people’s lives. This blog explores her strategies for building […]

Councils prompted to join project in move to reduce social worker workload

Local authorities are encouraged to participate in an initiative aimed at alleviating the workload of social workers within children’s services departments.    Fifteen authorities will examine and evaluate strategies and tools to address unnecessary challenges for practitioners, ultimately allowing them to dedicate more time to children and families.   The review testing and implementation network […]