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 […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How can I improve my mental health as a social worker?
Social workers across Scotland missed more than 30,000 days of work last year due to mental health issues, new data has revealed. The absences impacted 27 local authorities, with the most significant staffing shortages reported in Glasgow (8,539) and North Lanarkshire (3,387). Unfortunately, this is just one of the many instances that highlights the urgent […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Self-care tips to take into 2023
Going into 2023 we want to help all social workers feel empowered and one way of doing this is to practise self-care. In this blog, we share industry insight into the best ways to prioritise your mental health as a busy social worker. Say no We know there are a lot of people relying […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to switch off on your annual leave
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means you probably have some annual leave coming up! Make sure to step away from work completely, it will help you return refreshed and motivated. Not sure how? Don’t worry, we have a few tips and tricks up our sleeve. Carry on reading to find […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
#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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CPD Requirement Changes and Top Social Work Books for CPD
Now that Social Work England have changed the CPD requirements for social workers, it is important to get a head start on your CPD.
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Men in Social Work
As we come to the end of #MensHealthMonth we would like to shed a light on a few things in relation to men in the social care sector. Firstly, we want to celebrate the contribution of the male workforce to the adult social care sector. Thank you to all the males working within the social […]
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Social Work Re-Registration! Are you ready for the deadline?
If you are not aware, social workers have one week left to re-register with Social Work England! The deadline is 30th November 2021 and SWE urges social workers not to leave this to last minute, so make sure everything you need to do is complete or you may risk being removed from the register.
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Social Workers: the Unsung and Underpaid Heroes of Our Nation. How Can We Change This?
Over the last few months, some light has been shed onto the growing issue of extreme underpayment for our essential social care workers in this country. A recent report by Community Integrated Care (CIC) in their “Unfair to Care” campaign has revealed that these frontline heroes are, on average, paid up to £7,000 a year […]
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