Insights

Nestled in the north west of England is St Helens, a vibrant and welcoming community that prides itself on providing exemplary care for its children and young people. With Ofsted rating its Children’s Services as GOOD and services for young people leaving care as OUTSTANDING, St Helens is a beacon of excellence in social care.

Drug and alcohol dependency can cast a shadow over an individual’s life, affecting their health, relationships, and overall well-being. These issues require compassionate and strategic intervention from social workers to help individuals navigate towards recovery and stability.

The recent data published by Community Care surely did not surprise anyone. Over the past few years, social workers have been voting with their feet, and the result is a significant rise in the number of social workers being employed as locums across English councils.

The ongoing cost of living crisis and housing shortage in England has contributed to a significant increase in homelessness. Recent data from the charity Shelter paints a stark picture, revealing that over 300,000 individuals are currently without a home, nearly half of whom are children.

Welcome to the operations division of our business. Arguably, it’s where the real magic happens! Case in point: the payroll team ensures our workers are paid efficiently and on time, week in, week out. And there’s never a dull moment.

I’m speaking to social workers all over the country who are considering their next move, and how to capitalise on their experience and take their career to the next level.

Many people have treasured possessions. For some, antiques are their thing, and others might go for sports, or music memorabilia. These collections are often carefully stored, catalogued and accessible – easy to find and enjoy.