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Social services jobs -€“ knowing how to deal with the emotional demands

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July 12th, 2011

Recently, social work jobs have become rather less popular as a career option for school leavers, as a few high profile cases have drawn attention to the negative side of social services jobs.  In particular, in the case of the tragic death of the infant known as Baby P, the social work team was landed by national newspapers with a significant amount of the blame for the events that lead to the child’s death.  However, the recent decision of the Sun newspaper to apologise unreservedly and pay undisclosed compensation to the social worker involved in the case may give some hope to those who are worried about the impact of the press’s representation of the case on anybody thinking about social worker jobs.

Sylvia Henry, who was a social worker in Haringey, London for 23 years, was accused in articles published in the Sun of having been ‘grossly negligent’ in her handling of the Baby P case, and it was argued that  she was ‘thereby to blame for his appalling abuse and death’.  The newspaper had also alleged that Henry had shown no remorse for her errors, and had ducked responsibility for the child’s death.  The litigation disputed a number of articles published in the newspaper over four months from November 2008, which also stated that Henry was lazy and had often shown disregard for the safety of children.  As anybody who is employed within social services jobs tends to be motivated by a strong concern for the welfare of the children under their care, these allegations were surely highly upsetting for Sylvia Henry.

The Sun also ran a ‘Justice for Baby P’ campaign, which named Henry and called for certain Harringey social services staff to be made redundant and banned from any future work with children.  The newspaper gathered 1.6 million signatures for its petition, which was taken to Downing Street.  After court proceedings between Henry and the newspaper, a spokesperson said that the Sun ‘unreservedly accepts that there is no justification for any of the allegations’, adding that she was not to blame in any way for anything done by the local services that may have contributed to baby Peter’s awful abuse and death. Moreover, they accepted that she had done her very best for Peter, even making efforts to have him placed in foster care.

Many people with an interest in social work jobs have seen this decision as a positive move in terms of the tendency of the media to conduct witch-hunts against those in social services jobs in high profile cases such as this.  When a tragedy occurs, there is surely enough misery and heartbreak already, without having to drag those in social worker jobs through a professional and personal trial by the media.

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Social services jobs – how to find the one for you

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July 10th, 2011

Social work jobs might sound interesting, but it is worth considering whether you really are aware of what working in this field really entails, and the different kinds of opportunities that are available.  There are a a variety of specialisms within social services jobs, but the two most important are residential social work and field social work.  The former refers to the care and supervision of a group of people (they might be children, elderly people, the mentally or physically handicapped, or people suffering from alcohol or drug addiction) in a residential home or school.  Those who work within field social work handle the issues of individuals or groups.  This might involve child care, mental welfare, finding foster homes, or advising those adopting children. Basically, these types of social services jobs are about trying to restore acceptable or improved social conditions for an individual family or community.

Social worker jobs are not right for everyone, and there are certain skills that are required of anybody who is interested in working in this field.  You will need a desire to help the disadvantaged, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, the ability to get on with people from many different walks of life, and a willingness to work outside the normal 9-5 day.  It is crucial to be able to show concern for others’ feelings without becoming emotionally over-involved, otherwise the job will become much more stressful than it should be.

Entry requirements are fairly specific; you will need a degree in social work to become a social worker.  If you are currently studying for a degree in a different field and you are interested in this kind of career, you will need to take another undergraduate degree, which usually takes three years.  However, there are some accelerated two-year programmes for those who have studied relevant subjects such as sociology, social policy, psychology and law.  In some cases, graduates can get government funding if they want to retrain as social workers. The ‘step-up to social work’ programme was started to attract high-flyers into the area.  Young people with a 2:1 degree and experience working with children or families are paid to study for a Masters degree. The Children’s Workforce and Development Council provide £15,000 for each candidate, and there are up to 200 places on the programme.

There are, therefore, many different routes into social work jobs.  Whether you are studying for a degree in social work or have a vague notion that this kind of role might be right for you, there should be a way into social services jobs that suits you.  If your skills and interest meet those that are required of social worker jobs, then it promises to be an extremely fulfilling and enjoyable career.

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The internet as a helpful tool in seeking sales jobs jobs London

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October 10th, 2010

Finding work in the London area can be a real struggle.  It can be difficult to know where to start – whether to approach a recruitment agency or look at job advertisements.  The internet can be the jobseeker’s most useful tool, you need to know how to use it skilfully in order to make the most of its potential.  When seeking job vacancies, it is important to tailor the search to your exact requirements – typing, for example ‘security jobs jobs London’ or ‘sales jobs jobs london’ if you want to find these types of jobs in the general London area.  You may need to be very specific about the exact type of job you are looking for.  You might, for example, search for accounts clerk jobs in Bedfordshire, or sales ledger manager jobs in London.

Having found the types of jobs that you want to apply for, you will need to think carefully about your CV and covering letter.  The covering letter needs to be short and to the point, but carefully illustrate the ways in which you meet the demands of the role.  If you can give examples of how you have met the necessary requirements, this is the best way to get the recruiter’s attention.  The key words are concise and specific, as most HR staff reading your documents will only have a few minutes to devote to the task.  In terms of your CV, it is important to make sure it is in a clear and easy to follow format, and that the information starts from your most recent experience and reads backwards.

Sometimes, you will have an online application form instead, and this can be a bit more tricky.  These forms are often worth a few days’ work.  The questions might not be very tough, but often the hardest part is making sure you send off the application with no mistakes, as these can be easy to miss on a computer screen.  If you can get a friend to look over your application before you submit it, this could make the difference between getting through to the next stage and being rejected immediately.

Whether you are looking for sales ledger manager jobs in London, or accounts clerk jobs in Bedfordshire, the same advice applies.  A carefully written CV and covering letter, or a well thought out application form, are all you need.  As long as you make the most of the potential of the internet, which you can look  for security jobs jobs London or sales jobs jobs london, or whatever it is that you are seeking, you should have no difficulties finding the vacancies that suit you. When you have found the vacancies and sent off the application, you just need to make sure you have a well ironed suit and have thought about some answers to the interview that you will no doubt be invited to.

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I don’t want to do a graduate scheme – so how will I find a job that was right for me?

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October 5th, 2010

I spent most of my time at university socialising and working, devoting very little attention to graduate jobs.  It was only really in May of my final year that my thoughts turned seriously to what I was going to do after graduation.  I had studied History, which is one of the least vocational degrees, and I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.  I could tell my family were a little concerned about what was to become of me.  My father had joined the graduate scheme of a big company as soon as he finished university, and I thought he rather felt that this would be a good choice for me.  I couldn’t seem to be able to muster any interest in the business world, and was really quite keen to get a job in the media sector.  All the advice I got about getting into media was to try to land internship jobs, and use those as a stepping stone.

If I was to do a succession of internship jobs, this was to mean one thing for sure – I wouldn’t be earning large amounts of money for a while.  But I thought that it was really important to spend some time looking for a job I would actually enjoy.  So I sent my CV off to a number of companies that looked interesting, asking whether I could come in and do some unpaid work for them.  My local newspaper got back to me and invited me in the following week, which was great.  I got on so well with the team there that I ended up getting really involved and staying for two months.  They really made me feel at home, and I wrote lots of articles for publication, including a front page spread.

I really liked the experience but the editor said he wouldn’t be able to give me a job there unless I took a journalism course, which I wasn’t too sure about.  I had just finished a Masters course and was keen to get involved with a job rather than do more studying.  So I wrote off to some more companies while I was there, and was fortunate enough to find a local newspaper which was recruiting a junior staff member, and was willing to pay me to train.  I was over the moon and have now been atthis paper for six months.

I don’t tend to look with jealousy at my friends who went down the graduate scheme route.  I know that with so many graduate jobs around, you have to think carefully before you settle for something, and for me, doing internship jobs was the best way to do this.

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Social work jobs workers are required

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August 28th, 2010

There are many social services jobs that are open for application in the UK. Many leading public sector organisations and local authorities are frequently recruiting for new employees. Social worker jobs in the UK can be found in magazines, publications distributed within the sector, and on recruitment websites on the internet. social work jobs can be some of the most stimulating and rewarding jobs available, offering high levels of job satisfaction and a good working environment.

The aim of social work is improved social welfare and social change. Jobs in this discipline can sometimes be in higher education, but more usually are in the research and practice parts of the discipline. Research work generally focuses on areas such as social policy, public administration, program evaluation, and international and community development. This research work can be very varied, requiring a willingness to get to grips with economics, education, politics, health, and other disciplines as well. The practical side of social work can include work such as working with young offenders in the prison and court system or providing psychotherapy to families.

Whichever aspect of the discipline you are involved with you can join the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Despite the similarity of the acronyms, the NASW should not be confused with the National Association of Science Writers, or even with NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in America. Speaking of which, there are also international bodies which offer support and guidance to social workers, such as the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).

The National Association of Social Workers states that the goal of social work is to “enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty”. The links between social work, the relief of poverty, and charity work are many and varied. Of these three, the concept of social work is generally considered to be the broadest.

In order to apply for professional social worker jobs in the UK you are likely to need a degree and many social services jobs require you to be professionally registered or to have a valid licence. Once these criteria have been fulfilled, a great number of social work jobs can be applied for. The work is varied and your colleagues and clients will be some of the most interesting people you ever meet. Above all, however, it should be emphasised that this can be an intensely rewarding career option.

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