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Increased Funding for Trainee Social Workers
Increased Funding for Trainee Social Workers
This week it was announced that the Frontline Children’s Social Work Training Programme would receive vital funding, th...
24 Jan 2019
Posted by: Brian Allbrighton
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The Perception of Social Care and the Workforce Crisis
The Perception of Social Care and the Workforce Crisis
It comes as no surprise that finding top quality Care Staff is becoming increasingly difficult. Fewer people are considering ...
23 Jul 2018
Posted by: Mark Beaver
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What is required for a career in adoption and fostering social work?
What is required for a career in adoption and fostering social work?
A career in social work can be incredibly demanding, but for many people, it’s the most rewarding work they’ll ev...
26 Jun 2018
Posted by: Jamil Olweny
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7 Things You Should Never Include on a Social Work CV
7 Things You Should Never Include on a Social Work CV
It can be tempting to try and include as much as possible on your Social Work CV. You want the person reading it to get a rea...
13 Apr 2018
Posted by: Tom Mckenna
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Average Caseloads for UK Social Workers
Average Caseloads for UK Social Workers
The Department for Education has released it’s second Annual Statistics Report on Children and Family Social Workers in...
19 Mar 2018
Posted by: Tom Mckenna
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The Government Vs. Social Care
The Government Vs. Social Care
It is no great secret that Social Care is a perpetually under-funded sector. However, last week has seen the bleakest announc...
25 Oct 2017
Posted by: Mark Beaver
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Charles Hunter Associates have a brand new division: Temporary Social Care!
Charles Hunter Associates have a brand new division: Temporary Social Care!
Charles Hunter Associates are thrilled to announce the opening of a new Temporary Social Care division!  Charles Hunt...
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The rise of the unscrupulous umbrella
The rise of the unscrupulous umbrella
The rise of the unscrupulous Umbrella Company 4 months ago contracting in the public sector changed indefinitely. In fact it...
18 Aug 2017
Posted by: Jonathan Wadsworth
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The Off Payroll Legislation Change – Coming 6th April 2017
The Off Payroll Legislation Change – Coming 6th April 2017
Following a consultation and announcement in the chancellors autumn statement, it has been confirmed that from the 6th April ...
25 Jan 2017
Posted by: Jonathan Wadsworth
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What is IR35, and what do we think about it?
What is IR35, and what do we think about it?
From April 6th 2017, a new legislation will be put in place which will change the way a lot of locum social workers get paid....
05 Jan 2017
Posted by: Jonathan Wadsworth
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