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Get the latest updates on health and social care, as well as top tier career advice from our consultants.


3 meaningful CPD ideas
As the Social Work England registration deadline approaches, it's time to ensure that you've met the Continuing Professional Development...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Working with children vs adults in social care settings
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...
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Things to remember in social work
Now the days are getting shorter, and the weather has got a little crispier, we thought it was time for a few positive reminders to help...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Black History Month 2024: let’s take action
Join us in taking action this Black History Month! Here are three meaningful ways you can get involved in promoting race equality in the...
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Why becoming a carers assessment officer is a rewarding career
Carers assessment officers play an important role in helping provide carers with the support they need to lead rich and fulfilling lives....
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Let’s talk mental health: daily tips and how to support your colleagues
875,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression and anxiety in 2022/23! As 'workplace mental health' is the theme of...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Imperium Solutions' wrap-around services: helping local authorities to bridge skill gaps
Are you looking to implement real change into your adult social care service? Our services are designed to undertake high volumes and we...
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Strengthening your social work team
Strengthening your social work team is essential not only for the well-being of the team members themselves but also for ensuring service...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Are you where you want to be in your career?
Now and again, it’s important to ask yourself “Am I where I want to be in my career?”. If the answer is “yes”, that’s fantastic, but what...
Sep 9, 20242 min read


How does the process work at Imperium Solutions?
Here at Imperium Solutions, we are proud to help local authorities fill their gaps in service by providing staff specialising in Adults...
Aug 28, 20243 min read


5 benefits of outsourcing your staffing requirements to a recruitment agency
We all know recruitment and retention is a big challenge for local authorities, and is starting to have a worrying knock-on effect on...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Building trust and rapport: essential skills for effective social work practice
Social workers play a crucial role in supporting individuals and communities, promoting well-being, and advocating for social justice. At...
Aug 4, 20242 min read


5 benefits of using LinkedIn as a social worker
Today, the Imperium Solutions team discusses 5 benefits of LinkedIn for social workers. Carry on reading to find out if the networking...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


3 essential qualities of a Community DoLS Assessor
In this blog we look at the key qualities needed to become a Community DoLS Assessor, and provide some background on why these...
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Interview tips for social care roles
Landed an interview for your dream job in social care? Congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare so you can outshine the competition and...
Jun 24, 20242 min read


LGBTQ+ guidance for social workers
Skills for Care has helpful guidance to help social workers better support older people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer...
Jun 11, 20242 min read


How to support the mental health of your employees as social work manager
1 in 3 employees in the UK would not feel comfortable talking to their manager about their mental health problems for fear of being...
May 14, 20242 min read


5 ways to promote equality as a social worker
As a social worker, it is your responsibility to recognise, support and encourage diversity, equality and inclusion. Our differences are...
May 2, 20242 min read


Why high caseloads impede quality of social care and how we can help
Increasingly large caseloads are impacting the quality of care being provided to service users across the country. In this blog, we delve...
Apr 21, 20242 min read


5 questions you could be asked in your next social care interview
Secured an interview for a role in social care? Congratulations! To help you prepare, our specialist consultants have shared some...
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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