Vicarious trauma is a real and serious issue for many social care workers, such as social workers, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and disability support workers. It’s important to understand what it is, how to avoid it, and how to recover from it. What is Vicarious Trauma? Vicarious trauma is the emotional and psychological
Whether you’re an OT, mental health nurse, social worker, psychologist, or any of the other professionals the social care sector encompasses, setting healthy boundaries in your work is vital. They help maintain professional relationships, protect both yourself and your clients, and create safe and effective environments for care. But what does setting healthy boundaries actually
Are you a talented recruiter ready to take the next step in your career? Be. Recruitment is a great place to work, and we’re looking to expand our growing team. But don’t just take it from us – read on to discover what our staff have to say and find out if a career at
Preliminary findings from our Salary Survey are in, and there are some important takeaways for employers. If you’ve got a retention issue in your organisation, read on to find out what workers in the social care sector really want. 1. Staff in the social care industry want more clinical supervision Almost half the respondents to
Between vaccination mandates, isolation requirements and staff shortages, workers in social care roles have been stretched beyond their limits throughout the pandemic. It’s no surprise that many staff in the sector have considered leaving their job for a change in career. But instead of a complete career change, perhaps upskilling is the answer. Read on
While many roles in social care can be quite stressful, the good news is there are a number of things employers and managers can do to help reduce employee burnout. In fact, research has found that the main factors contributing to employee burnout are within managers’ control – so you’ve got a vital role to
How well do you look after new additions to your teams? Onboarding new staff well isn’t just good for productivity and efficiency – a warm welcome can also reduce staff turnover, saving your organisation hiring costs over the long run. Taking on a new team member soon? Don’t forget to do these three things. 1.
As you’ve probably already heard, large numbers of workers (maybe you too?) are expected to quit their jobs in the coming months in what’s been termed ‘the great resignation’. Many have enjoyed working from home and don’t like the idea of returning to the office full-time. Others are just plain tired and are in need
Same pay, less hours. Could it work for you? While ‘The Great Resignation’ sweeps the UK and USA, another (less extreme) approach to reclaiming greater work-life balance post-lockdown is garnering popularity: working four days a week, rather than five. The idea isn’t to be confused with cramming full-time hours into less days. This new trend
Whether you’re considering a career in caring, or you’ve been in the sector for a few years already, it’s important to have strategies in place to help your work remain sustainable for the long haul. Most of us are drawn to caring roles as we find deep satisfaction in giving hope to others, helping them
