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Should you take a FSC social worker job?

Save the Social Worker

The purpose of this article is two fold: To share about the world of FSC social work, and what you should be mindful of before you join To help you assess whether this is something for you When people asked me where I worked at, I used to describe the FSC as a GP (general practitioner) for social services.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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Teachers in England left to support at-risk children after social services cuts

The Guardian

Safeguarding staff say they can’t get referrals for serious cases and don’t have the expertise to give pupils the help they need Increasing numbers of children suffering from domestic abuse, serious neglect and homelessness are being refused help from over-stretched social services, schools across England have told the Observer.

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Here’s the lowdown on the social work salary in Singapore

Save the Social Worker

After 2 years being a social worker in a Family Service Centre (FSC) in Singapore, earning all of $3600 per month, before having a pay bump to $3690 in my second year (which I asked for), I realised that we were so sheepish about talking about money, that social workers were actually struggling. Well, well.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Seven lessons for practitioners from the review of children’s social care in Northern Ireland

Community Care

Moving children and families between teams as their contact with services continues or develops creates an organisational imperative which is itself damaging and disruptive. These might not be tasks and contributions which always require an experienced social worker, so the skills mix within teams and services is important.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Professional Responsibilities: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an expertise in trauma therapy, specifically for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. … Nygren, a licensed clinical social worker, treats abused children. Taylor Adams is a member: [Profile] Taylor Adams. PsychCentral.