The Liquid Blog

Social Work news and views…

Hello and welcome to the Liquid Personnel social work blog page. This is where you’ll be able to keep up to date with the latest views, news and updates from Liquid.

Recent Posts:

Social work graduates to have job-based training - 24/08/10

The General Social Care Council has approved a new development route for children’s social workers which will allow them to be trained while in employment… (Read More)

Social Worker of the Month – July 2010 - 19/08/10

We are very proud to present Gabrielle Wright with our first ever ‘Temp of the Month’ Award… (Read More)

4 in 10 social workers have unmanageable caseloads - 11/08/10

The initial results of our social work survey have been released today, highlighting the challenges facing social workers in England and Wales. Headline findings on the subject of caseloads include… (Read More)

Social Work caseloads – how much is too much? - 03/08/10

Child Protection social workers often have to contend with challenging caseloads as they work to keep children safe. This will naturally result in a heavy workload, and many emotionally demanding cases, but how much is too much…? (Read More)

Recruiting Great Social Workers - 27/07/10

The cost of recruiting the wrong person is a significant risk. In times of restricted funding, it is increasingly important that organisations appoint the right people… (Read More)

GSCC to be Scrapped - 26/07/10

The Department of Health’s review of “Arms Length Bodies” has today been published by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. The major headline for social workers is the plan to scrap the General Social Care Council… (Read More)

Social Work Survey – Results Soon - 19/07/10

Thank you to everyone who has completed our extensive social work survey; we have now finished collecting responses and are beginning to put together our results… (Read More)

Advice on Recruiting Social Workers – Session 1 (VIDEO) - 19/07/10

This session, for social work managers, explains 12 major mistakes to avoid when interviewing, and explores essential ways to develop your recruitment process… (View Video)

College of Social Work – Update - 16/07/10

This week has seen major steps forward in the development of the first ever national College of Social Work. The British association of Social Workers (BASW) have put forward a proposal which could result in them merging with the College, whilst the College itself has selected its first two chairs… (Read More)

London Social Work Jobs - 14/07/10

Are you a Social Worker looking for jobs in London? Liquid Personnel’s brand new job search facility allows you to browse and search a wide range of social work job vacancies… (Read More)

Twitter for Social Workers - 13/07/10

Temp of the Month Award Launched - 07/07/10

Recruitment Seminars for Social Work Managers - 06/07/10

Facebook for Social Workers - 05/07/10

Linked In for Social Workers - 02/07/10

Eileen Munro’s Safeguarding Review Panel Unveiled - 30/06/10

Concern over Social Work spending cuts - 27/06/10

Jonathan Coxon – ‘Cultural Fit’ at Liquid Personnel - 23/06/10

Social work recruitment seminar - 14/06/10

PRESS RELEASE – Mike Walmsley appointed as non-exec director - 06/06/10

Social Media for Social Workers - 01/06/10

Liquid Personnel at Community Care Live 2010 - 19/05/10