NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: what about social workers?
Following the publication of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, industry leaders have criticised the omission of the social work profession. The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) England expressed disappointment regarding the exclusion, emphasising that social workers play a vital role in the healthcare system. Think Ahead, the fast-track training provider for mental health […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
ADASS launches strategy to transform adult social care
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has published a strategy to transform adult social care in England. From providing better support for carers to meeting the needs of service users and tackling ongoing workforce pressures, leaders in the space have warned that social care has “run out of road” to continue the […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to care for someone with dementia
Dementia impacts everyone differently so as a social worker, it is crucial to be patient and get to know your client on a personal level so that you can meet their needs effectively. In this blog, we offer guidance on how best to care for someone with dementia based on official advice from the Department […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to succeed in social care
The start of a new year is always a good time to re-evaluate and reflect on your career, with a particular focus on what is going well, and where there is room for improvement. So for all our well-versed social workers, here’s a quick recap of best practices – for our new social workers, here’s […]
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
Budget cuts see stricter requirements for adult social care in the coming year
Due to the rising cost of delivering day-to-day services, as many as 72% of England’s major local authorities have announced plans to introduce tighter eligibility requirements for those seeking adult social care. According to analysis from the County Councils Network (CCN), councils across the UK are facing a £3.5bn of inflationary and demand costs. […]
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
Why body language is important in social care
Paralinguistic signals, such as body language, tone and volume can be really helpful in understanding meaning beyond what is actually being said. This blog zooms in on the importance of body language in social care settings and explores how it can be leveraged to help you better understand your service user. Build an environment […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
Tips for managing stress as a social worker
Health and social care was recently recorded as the second most stressful industry to work in, with 50% of absences relating to stress, depression or anxiety during 2020-2021. This is only getting worse in the wake of Covid-19 which has magnified some of the significant problems already prevailing in social care, including staffing shortages, funding […]
by: Scarlette Isaac
How to determine the quality of social work management
So, you’ve got an interview coming up for a new social work role and want to gauge the quality of management? Having a caring, supportive, and motivating manager is key to enjoying your job role. It is said that people leave managers not jobs so it’s important you know that your new manager will be […]
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