Because of the recent pandemic, a lot of professionals are working from home, but as social workers, we still travel a bit to see individuals in their homes. When I…
In the social work profession, integrating theory to practice can be argued to be as essential as the practice itself, for regular intervention with service users. Oko (2008) observed that…
Preparing for an interview within children’s services can be nerve-wracking, especially if it is your first ever social work job interview. However, with the right set of practice interview questions,…
Preparing for interview questions you may be asked during a social work interview is vital. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” — Benjamin Franklin As Benjamin Franklin…
The role of a social worker in facilitating change involves the gathering of individual groups for the purpose of achieving a common goal which may include community development and advocacy. What is…
Social theory in social work refers to hypotheses, ideas, arguments, how and why elements or structures in the society are formed, changed or developed, and how social workers use this…
For some people, recovery in mental health means gaining hope, improved health and wellness. So what is recovery in mental health? Recovery in mental health means developing an insight into…
Have you ever wondered what interprofessional collaboration is all about? Well, within interprofessional collaboration, health and social care professionals work in partnership with other agencies, the people they support, carers…
There are many great social work blogs. Over the years, I have followed a few and gained some very useful insights into the role of a social worker. The creators…
Have you ever wondered how to create a 5-year plan? Creating a 5-year plan involves setting yourself goals that would help improve your overall wellbeing. One of the most important…