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The role of a leaving care support worker
8 months ago by Daniel StackIn England alone, there were more than 80,000 children in care in March 2023. These numbers highlight the reality that many young people are facing situations where their homes are not safe. This might be because of abuse, neglect or the child’s parent or guardian not being able to keep them safe, resulting in them being placed into care.Leaving care can be a daunting transi...
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Emerging and expanding trends in adult and children’s care services – and how to overcome them
8 months ago by Daniel StackThe demand for social care services is on the rise across the UK. This surge is placing an additional pressure on the adult care and children’s services sector which was already struggling with the high caseloads prior to the pandemic. Sweeping reforms, changing focus and the impacts of innovation are transforming the sector. Despite these challenges, there is opportunity fo...
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Filling the gap: Addressing the shortage of children’s support workers
12 months ago by Daniel StackChildren’s services need support workers. The demand for qualified individuals in this field is rising dramatically due to an increase in complex family situations and diagnoses like autism or ADHD that require extra support. However, the number of available properly trained workers is not keeping up. This gap means children may face long wait times to receive essential serv...
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Why social care for children is more important than ever
almost 3 years ago by Daniel StackThe coronavirus pandemic disrupted the lives of children everywhere. For young people with mental ill-health the effects have been particularly challenging. According to the Children’s Society, one in eight children aged 5-19 in England currently have a diagnosable mental health condition. Across the UK we’ve seen a 25% increase in children with mental health problems comp...
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The critical importance of social care for children
almost 4 years ago by Daniel StackThe 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. ...
