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 […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
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 […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Pay dispute continues amidst local strikes and walk outs from local government
UNISON, GMB and Unite held talks in September to discuss the local government pay dispute for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The pay offer currently stands at £1,925 for those earning up to £49,950, while higher-paid social workers could be given a 3.88% increase. While the three unions all agree that the national offer should […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
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
New minister for children’s social care following cabinet reshuffle
David Johnson has been appointed as the new minister for children’s social care following a cabinet reshuffle which took place on August 31st. He is the fifth person to become minister for children, families and wellbeing in the last two years, taking over duties from Claire Coutinho who has been promoted to the cabinet as […]
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
Record-keeping in children’s social care: everything you need to know
In this blog, we look in detail at the practice of record-keeping in children’s social care. Carry on reading to find out more about why it’s important and the mental health benefits for care-leavers. What is record keeping? Record-keeping in children’s care involves keeping important information and documents about a child to ensure their well-being […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Children in care sent to live over 300 miles away from family and friends
A recent Observer investigation revealed that children in care are being sent to live more than 300 miles away from their hometowns. Vulnerable children in London, for example, are being shipped off to homes more than 250 miles from the city in what is being dubbed a “national scandal”. Some of the residential homes were […]
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