Feeling like you don’t belong in your role, or aren’t good enough for it? If you’re feeling this way and questioning yourself even though you have the skills and experience needed for your role, chances are you’re experiencing ‘impostor syndrome’. Read on to find out more about what impostor syndrome in social care is, how
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
Have you ever stopped to write down a to-do list when you were stressed and felt better for it? On the other hand, maybe once you start writing you find it hard to stop… and the enormous list makes you even more stressed! The WAY we write our to-do lists affects whether they help or
Anyone who’s ever met social care workers will know just how much heart and soul goes into the profession… but this leaves many vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue.
Here are some tips that can help.
Anyone who’s ever met social care workers will know just how much heart and soul goes into the profession… but this leaves many vulnerable to burnout and compassion fatigue.
Here are some tips that can help.
Have you ever thought about how your job could be changing your life?
The social care sector has a reputation for being demanding, high-stress work – despite how rewarding it is. So if you work in social care, how do you switch off and leave work at work? Read on to discover our tips for making sure all the highs and lows of a career in social care
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
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
