https://www.bssocialcare.co.ukLatest News Feed From BS Social CareCopyright2013. All rights reserved.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=16The Office of National Statistics’ latest annual survey of hours and earnings has shown that Social Workers’ average pay has increased over the last five years.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=14The Audit Commission has recently suggested that councils use more non-qualified staff instead of full social workers to achieve needed savings in the sector and increase the number of workers available to employers.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=15As the media continues to comment on the increasing burden on Britain’s employers resulting from more and more complex legislations, the social care sector – one of the most regulated industries – has seen some reprieve as the Government announces changes to required checks.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=13As the social care sector continues to grow, so does the need for more professional, skilled social workers all over the UK to keep teams motivated and ensure service levels remain high.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=12The Government has recently announced plans to make a further £721,000 available to support the new children’s hospices in England in addition to the annual revenue grant of £10m that is currently available to 40 hospices across the country.Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=11Placements for social care students have not kept pace with demand, a recent survey shows. While the number of placements has been stable for the past three years, the number of students working on a social work degree has shot up, the report says.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=10A record 40,000 people became social care apprentices last year; double the number from the previous year, making it an increasingly popular route to employment in this sector and an effective way for employers to build skills among their workforce.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=9Social workers who secure advanced qualifications are more resilient and less likely to leave their occupation due to emotional exhaustion, according to new research.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=8The Health and Social Care Bill, approved by Parliament last week, could create a brand new landscape for social care. The effect on employment in this sector is still shaking out, but it’s clear the new system will adjust care priorities and shift funding to third-party service providers.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=7The Health and Social Care Bill which is currently under scrutiny by the House of Lords – has nearly cleared the stages of parliamentary review and could be on its way to becoming British law.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=6Popularity of a career in care begins to balance out the gender gap in social jobsMon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=1‘A one-stop shop whether you’re looking for work, looking to recruit or simply keeping an eye on the market’Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=2‘Does the tightening of public funding sources mean the same for talent pools?’Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=3All children’s homes are to undergo unannounced inspections from 1 April, under Ofsted’s inspection framework.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=4The Health Secretary’s recent announcement that £400m will be channelled into mental health care may precipitate skill shortages in the coming year.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT/news/article.aspx?id=5Transformation of social care vetting procedures calls for greater scrutiny of candidates by recruiters.