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Vulnerable children are being put at risk due to the imbalance of high workloads and staffing shortages. Up and down the UK, we are seeing social workers who are too busy juggling caseloads to build effective relationships with the children under their provision. What is the solution then? Could working with various agencies help local authorities better manage caseloads? In most cases we’ve seen - and we’ve seen a lot, the answer to the above is yes. Take for instance, our

Imperium Solutions is proud to base its values on a desire to genuinely improve social work practice and services, with value for money, innovation and support across the board. So whether you’ve been with us a while, or just starting out - here’s a quick recap of what we’re all about. Innovate to collaborate Following traditional social work principles, we collaborate to innovate. With a proven methodology for the project management and delivery of social work activities, we

Carers assessment officers play an important role in helping provide carers with the support they need to lead rich and fulfilling lives. Carry on reading to find out if this could be the rewarding career you’ve been searching for. What happens during a carers assessment? In most cases, the carers assessment will be carried out over the phone or in person. It is optional to have the person who is under care present, but some carers may find it useful to have their input/suppo

The countdown to Christmas is on…but how can you switch off from social work and turn on the festive spirit? Carry on reading for our top tips on how to prioritise self-care as a social worker in the run up to Christmas. Spending time with loved ones Christmas is all about spending time with people that make you smile - whether that be family, friends or pets. We just have one rule: no thinking about work! Enjoy every minute of downtime surrounded by lovely people and terribl

As the social care sector continues to struggle under the strain of staffing shortages, the cost of living crisis and financial uncertainty (to name a few!), it is clear that something needs to change. Here at Imperium Solutions, we support local authorities to deliver project-based transformation solutions across the UK. Carry on reading to find out more about how we could help you fill gaps in your service and achieve the best possible outcomes for service users. 1.Alleviat

Wondering what project-based social work roles involve? Maybe this could be the change you need or the next step in your social work career. Keep reading to find out more and how we can get you started. Our goal is to provide project-based transformation solutions to aid local authorities with the ongoing challenge of providing high quality services in a time where specialist resources are in short supply. Depending on what the local authority needs, we provide the client wit

Here at Imperium Solutions, we provide project-based transformation solutions across the UK to local authorities struggling to fill the gaps in service, specifically Adults and Children’s social care vacancies. Keep reading to see how our process of partnering with clients works. Introducing our services Take a look at the client’s section on our website to get an insight into the wrap-around services we can provide for both Adults' and Children’s services. For direct examp

Could working in children’s social care be the next step in your career? Carry on reading to discover more about the complexities of this role, including day-to-day responsibilities, necessary qualifications and desired characteristics. What to expect As a children’s social worker, you’ll be working with a number of families with varying issues from mental health problems, to addiction and abuse. Therefore, your primary responsibility will be to support vulnerable people to

As pressure on social care staffing continues to mount on Local Authorities across the UK, the need for transformation solutions to reduce the gaps in service and ease the pressure on existing staff is more important than ever. So, what are the benefits of this approach, and has it worked before? A wrap-around function helps to support staff in every area of the authority. When one team is under strain, this has a knock-on effect and can contribute to high levels of leavers

Here at Imperium Solutions, we are proud to help local authorities fill their gaps in service by providing staff specialising in Adults and Children’s social work project roles. We always have new opportunities to offer you, register with us and we’ll do all the work for you as well as provide you with all the support you need throughout the process. Keep reading to see how to get started. Register with us To register you can either email us, book in a call with us or fill o

As the Social Work England registration deadline approaches, it's time to ensure that you've met the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. This blog will guide you through the essentials of CPD and provide you with some valuable CPD ideas to enhance your social work practice. What is CPD, and Why is it Important? CPD, or Continuing Professional Development, is an essential aspect of every social worker's career. It involves the ongoing process of learning, r

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As a newly qualified social worker, you may be wondering whether you want to work in adult social care or children’s social care. In this...