Blogs by tag - Social Care · Brook Street

Podcast: Navigating the challenges of children’s services recruitment in the UK
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
This episode is specifically centred around the Children’s Services Omnibus Wave 6 Research Report, which was released by the Education Department in December 2022. This report discusses key issues pertinent to children's social care, early years and childcare provision, and services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The C...
Podcast: Mental Health Matters - Understanding and Supporting Those in Need
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
Globally, there is an estimated 450 million people suffer from mental health disorders. According to Mental Health Foundation UK, approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. This means that an estimated 16.5 million people in the UK suffer from mental health disorders in any given year. Here in the UK, addressing this issue...
What to expect in your Support Worker interview
over 3 years ago by Daniel Stack
If this is your first time going into an interview for a Support Worker job or you’ve already had a few but just need some more advice, this post is for you. We’ve put together some tips on how to ace your interview, whether you’re new to social care or experienced in the industry. An interview for a Support Worker role isn’t much different to any other interview, except t...
Top five skills every social care worker needs
almost 4 years ago by Daniel Stack
Working in social care can be demanding and requires a multitude of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every care worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases not just through your assumptio...
The critical importance of social care for children
almost 4 years ago by Daniel Stack
The children of today are the adults of our future, and by working with them you’ll enable them to grow into confident and resilient young people, set them on the right track and allow them to thrive in their future. We’re highlighting some of the reasons why social care for children is so important, and how your work in this area can help shape the next generation. ...