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Here at Portman Recruitment, we know that there are lots of great things about being a social worker. The supportive teams you get to work

As some of you may already know, the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) will be replaced by Social Work England in December 2019, becoming

At Portman Recruitment, we think that one of the best things about working in social work is the opportunity to meet and connect with a

In this blog post, we take a brief look at the history of social work book-marking the major events that have contributed to the development

Making the move from permanent to agency social worker can be daunting, especially when you hand your notice in and take that ‘leap of faith’

Well don’t you look smart in your cap and gown, having just graduated for your social work degree? You’ve spent three whole years learning the

The role that a social worker plays in the lives of their clients is paramount to the mental health of their clients and the outcome

It’s no secret that the levels of stress within the social work profession is high. Excessive workloads with a high degree of personal accountability, and

*name has been changed to protect identity.   It’s no secret that the recruitment industry, is, well, less than favourable in the eyes of its

Recruitment firms in the social work sector are notorious for treating their workers poorly, whether that’s through the provision of bad advice, putting commissions ahead