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


Working in children’s social care: everything you need to know
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...
Apr 33 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...
Mar 272 min read


Working with local authorities: our process
Here at Imperium Solutions, we provide project-based transformation solutions across the UK to local authorities struggling to fill the...
Jan 132 min read


Is a project-based social work role for you?
Wondering what project-based social work roles involve? Maybe this could be the change you need or the next step in your social work...
Jan 82 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


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


How does our opportunities form work?
The fallout from the Covid-19 crisis has placed the social care sector under immense strain, with staffing shortages, funding cuts and...
Apr 3, 20242 min read


What does self-validation look like?
Self-validation is a crucial aspect of maintaining mental and emotional well-being. It involves recognising and affirming your feelings,...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


How to include teamwork skills in your cover letter
As a social worker, the ability to build and foster strong team dynamics is essential in achieving positive outcomes for your clients. If...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


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...
Jan 30, 20242 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 30, 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 11, 20232 min read


What is the 'better lives' approach being used by London Boroughs?
The 'Better Lives' approach is all about allowing 'people to be as independent as they can be.' Carry on reading this blog for insight...
Aug 21, 20232 min read


It's World Social Work Month: here's 5 events you don't want to miss
It’s March - which means it’s time to celebrate World Social Work Month! Carry on reading to find out more about how you can get...
Mar 7, 20232 min read


CPD ideas for the new year
With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to get into new habits and improve your practice as a social worker. Our team thought...
Dec 12, 20222 min read


The impact of Brexit on adult social care and how Imperium Solutions can help
The ongoing social care crisis is putting countless vulnerable people at risk, as staffing shortages continue to rise along with the...
Sep 7, 20222 min read


The £500m social care workforce fund has been approved but what does this mean for the industry?
The government has recently announced that the £500m Workforce Development Fund has been approved for an additional year to help tackle...
Aug 18, 20221 min read


The role of the pandemic in children’s social care staff shortages and how we can help
OFSTED has released a new report highlighting how the pandemic has worsened the staffing challenges in children’s social care. Keep...
Aug 5, 20223 min read


How can we help your local authority bridge the gap between social worker supply and demand?
Is your local authority struggling with a backlog of social work reviews and assessments? The gap between the supply and demand of social...
May 27, 20222 min read


Growing pressures on Local Authorities are forcing real change, but can more be done?
It’s no secret that local authorities up and down the country are facing an avalanche of issues due to the constant churn of agency...
May 10, 20223 min read
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