https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/07/19/ask-the-expert-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-into-management/ Social Work News & Social Care Jobs Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:49:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/07/19/ask-the-expert-what-is-the-best-way-to-get-into-management/#comment-320060 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 07:26:12 +0000 https://www.communitycare.co.uk/?p=199550#comment-320060 We see adult social workers gain senior/principal positions after 3 years of qualifying; not even 3 years within that particular area.
Very often they are the ones most friendly with team managers conducting interview, and best prepped to give the correct scoring answers.
This has led to seniors/principals not having the respect of other more experienced and knowledgeable social workers in the team, and the senior/principals not being approached for advise; just merely used to make a decision and hold responsibility.

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