极速赛车168最新开奖号码 Comments on: Pay now top motivator for social workers to change jobs

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:59:09 +0000

As a retired social worker who was on top of grade, I also had a husband who was unable to work due to a recurring disability but was ineligible for any benefits . He was retired on health grounds from his job in his late 50s with a medical recommendation that he did part time work only when well but was refused any benefits. He was allowed to take his company pension early which was less than a quarter of his salary. We had a mortgage but fortunately our children had graduated from university. I felt that my salary at the time was good (around £35 k) compared with non social work friends. However I did an additional 6 years post retirement age to boost up my pension.. Now if I was working- could be earning around £45k which I feel is reasonable but there again I do not now have a mortgage or dependent children.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Caz Jones

Caz Jones — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:24:25 +0000

In reply to Lou Wright. Lou I think you have hit the nail on the head. Some how wanting fair financial remuneration for the job is seen as being greedy and against social work principles in the social work profession. There are limited benefit to the job so why shouldn't we be paid what we are worth, for the hours that we put in and the flexibility that we give the job. Workers good will only lasts so long.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:19:11 +0000

I always think salaries and hourly rates as a social worker are above average than what people get paid in England? I’m happy with what I get paid in the years I’ve been a social worker. I’m unsure what I’m qualified /experienced to do that isn’t social work which pays more?!

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Sadia

Sadia — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:27:41 +0000

In reply to Farah.

Salaam’ Farah

I agree with everything you say. I’m an agency senior social worker, single parent and frustrated. Caseloads are unmanageable, pay is terrible and expectations unrealistic. Local authorities are working workers to death and seem to only care about timescales.

I’ve over 100 hours that they refuse to pay yet due to service needs you can’t take toil. Well they don’t pay toil. My time is not free and those hundred hours I will never get back to spend with my own family. I was told working for free is part of the role.

If it would benefit me I’d go perm but I won’t I’d be far worse off. I’m seeking a role where my work life balance is seen as a priority. Despite my passion, my children come first.

Little wonder local authorities have issues retaining workers. My story sadly is the tip of the iceberg.

I’m an ardent advocate for equality and diversity in what’s supposedly a caring profession. Maybe start with treating workers with a little more gratitude and respect.

Don’t think I’ll last much longer if things do not change ?

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Lou Wright

Lou Wright — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:57:36 +0000

I think it’s because we have all learnt, the grass is rarely greener. Work life balance is almost impossible in Child Protection. So we may as well benefit financially from the challenges of this career.

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 11:56:39 +0000

In reply to Farah.

Hi Farah,

This is impressive. Would you be nice enough to let me know these certifications that helped you scale to an HOS?
Warm regards

极速赛车168最新开奖号码 By: Farah

Farah — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:03:32 +0000

I moved form a SW (qualified in 2013) up a grade every 1 to 2 years.

I’m a Head of Service now and looking for an AD role. I couldn’t look after my family: 3 kids and husband (who works part time due to a disability) without the higher pay which managment receives. I feel awful admitting this but its the only way I can provide for my family. I do a lot for charity and give back what I can afford every month as a Muslim, I love my job and I’m passionate about my profession, but my family must come first. I’ve called for better pay for social care, but until we have a labour government, the cuts will continue whilst the pockets of the super rich grow.

I’m paid 75k a year as a HOS…4 years ago I was an assistant team manager earning about 44k and 2 years before that a SW on 37k.