There is no admin support, no guidance and emotional support to help achieve the principals and dutys of the role, stipulated by the govering bodies to safeguard those who are vulnerable in society.There are no longer any working as a team, everyone works in isolation , in my opinion this must increase the feeling of isolation for the praticisioners who are faced with stressful issues.

The blame culture still remains where by social workers are the target.The profession in my opinion is being dismantled with unfair blame on social workers.It is no wonder committed and experienced social workers are leaving the profession.

As a social worker when you see no positive out come for the hours of unpaid work , no recognition for the hard work and commitments made to provide a safe and meaning ful services why remain in such an environment.

Is the aim by those in position’s of power really!!! to support a system for vulnerable children,adults and members of society?

It appears an ever increasing struggle in my opinion.

This is a matter very close to my heart.

I have left the profession after a 20+ year career in frontline child protection.
It has been both rewarding and punishing for many reasons.

I could list chapters of events both positive and negative.

I have decided to do exactly that, by writing a book.
This week I committed to a publisher, so here the journey begins.

It is not a book of academia, complaints or grumbling.

It is a book of learning for the benefit of the readers and social work community, also for those involved with Children’s Services.

There is truth, disclosures and revelations which will be concerning for some institutions (shall we say).

I will speak openly and frankly about the toxic, bullying and abusive culture that exists today, that is rife throughout social work and destroying people’s livelihood, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

It is my view that if you shine a light and expose the truth, there is hope for change.

I have no fear speaking out for Truth and Justice for the greater good.

As Arni says “I’ll be back” sooner rather then later !!!

Well said Trish, I think organisations champion well being, but do not understand what that really means. I know friends who have had strokes and heart attacks through stress of the work and trying to stay on top of everything.

Too true Bernadette

Targets and performance indicators are killing the profession and unrealistic expectations from higher management which decrease social workers autonomy causes stress.
I have been a social worker for 25 yrs …. We can do our job if the management culture changes. The system burns us out not the families we work with.