Would you choose Social Services as a Career??

[puddicat]

Me no way the stress levels must be horrendous,even if they paid me my uni fees!!!

[sara3]

I agree. I'm sure many go into it with very good intentions, then get overloaded with cases, unsupportive management and financial constraints. I once thought I could do it.. now I'm pleased I didn't.

[puddicat]

my dearly departed brother in law was a social worker and was part of the team that dealt with the jamie bulgar case omg!!!

[sara3]

gosh, you'd just never get over that...

[puddicat]

hi sara had its funny moments though,not that case,was switched to young offenders,and had this lad coming in to decorate his house paid,some neighbour hood watch rang the police saying that there was a intruder,my brother in law had arranged that this guy could come in and paint when he was away thats how much he trusted him,the chappie was wearing overalls and clutching paintbrushes when the cops turned up bloody hilarious!!!

[puddicat]

how quiet where are all the voices???

[puddicat]

umm says it all full of bumptiouness as usual!!!

[lil75]

I thought about going to college to do it a few times, but when I hear of cases such as baby P and how a social worker decided he should be removed from the home and her decision was overided by someone higher than her, no I couldnt do it, unless I was top dog

[pinktwink]

i happily work for social services sure there is stress and all the unfortunate cases unending that you cant get to all. ?However individual workers do a lot of good work to help children and families . The media only reports the failures but there are many success stories where workers have made a significant impact into the lives of children rescuing them from horrendous situations. It is the underfunding that is the problem and the fact childcare is not a political issue . However a lot of good work is done. A lot depends on where you work. Social services in the UK are differntly structured thn in other countries where childcare the elderly and mental health are seperate services.It is a worthwhile career

[puddicat]

and your field is pinktwink???

[pinktwink]

child protection

[sara3]

good on you, pink. I never doubted that social services do a lot of good work.. we just never hear about it.