Taking action during the cost of living crisis
According to data from The Health Foundation, 1 in 5 people in the UK live in poverty. Sadly, care staff are amongst the groups of...
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Industry news & updates
Get the latest updates on health and social care, as well as top tier career advice from our consultants.
Jan 252 min read
A guide to writing the perfect social worker CV
Are you still using the same CV you've had for years? Or perhaps you're a recent social work graduate unsure of where to begin? No need...
Jan 232 min read
Project-based solutions for local authorities: a reminder of our offering
We aim to offer transformative solutions for local authorities facing the ongoing challenge of delivering high-quality services amidst a...
Jan 191 min read
Councils given £20m to help fund social work apprenticeships
In a move to strengthen the adult social care services, the government is funding apprenticeship training for adult social workers....
Jan 152 min read
The ultimate Blue Monday survival guide for social workers
Today marks the infamous marketing scam that is ‘Blue Monday’! While ‘Blue Monday’ is technically a myth, we have certainly all been...
Jan 32 min read
5 New Year's resolutions for the successful social worker
There’s no better time than now to think about what positive changes you’d like to see over the coming year. In this blog, we share 5 New...
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Imperium Solutions highlights 2023
Welcome to the annual Imperium Solutions review! As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a moment to reflect on the achievements and growth...
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Is being a young social worker for me?
Whether you’re still training to become a social worker, or recently qualified - this blog looks candidly at the pros and cons of getting...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Government plans to prevent overseas workers from bringing their families to the UK
In a move to reduce the number of migrants arriving in the UK, parliament has shared a series of new policies to be rolled out next...
Dec 5, 20232 min read
5 books every social worker should read
Reading is great for the body, mind and soul, so why not pick up a book this weekend? As a social worker, there is always more to learn...
Nov 30, 20232 min read
How to thrive as a social worker
Let's navigate the rewarding yet demanding landscape of social work together and discover how you can not only survive but thrive as a...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Children in care on the rise
According to research conducted by the Department of Education (DoE), the number of individuals receiving care in England has seen a...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Strengthening your social care team
In this blog, we explore the best ways to enhance your social care team to ensure that your workplace is positive and productive! What...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
No reform of the Mental Health Act King’s Speech confirms
The government's legislative agenda for the upcoming year, as outlined in the recent King's Speech on November 7, revealed that there...
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Local government pay deal accepted
Unions have officially agreed to the local government pay deal for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for this year, putting an end to...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Local Government Association calls for urgent boost in child social workers
The Local Government Association (LGA) urges swift measures to bolster the child welfare workforce and enhance staff retention in the...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
What does Right Care, Right Person mean for social workers?
In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the Right Care, Right Person government initiative and what it means for the social work...
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Calling all adult social workers: have your say!
Adult social workers are being asked to share their experience at work in a new national survey aimed at improving job satisfaction in...
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Finding work-life balance as a first-time parent
While becoming a new parent is a profound and exhilarating experience, it also poses the challenge of balancing your career and personal...
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Survey spotlights lack of support for unpaid carers
According to a new survey by the Carers Trust, more than 40% of carers said they are not receiving the support they need. Approximately...
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