Going locum: Everything you need to know about agency social work
More and more social workers leaving employment to go locum and council spending on agency staff has shot up a third in the past year. But what’s involved in going locum? To help social workers thinking of whether a move into agency work is for them, Community Care has brought together a collection of articles offering advice and insight into an employer-free working life.
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Providing emotional support to people at the end of life and their families 
Critical reflection: how to develop it in your practice Employer Profile
Hampshire County Council 
Lincolnshire County Council Employer Zone
Why working within a supportive and stable team is reaping results 
A place where new ideas to help support families are welcomed 
How one council encourages trainee social workers to learn on the job 
‘Staff feel valued, cared for and nurtured’: the difference a children’s services company can make 
Embedding families’ experiences into social care practice 
Employer zone – showcasing a selection of the sector’s top recruiters
Implementing a new case management system at the height of a pandemic 
Tips on preparing for a social work job interview 
How do you return to social work? 
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