Made a huge difference in reclaiming SW & now more evidence. Although, frankly, it’s pretty obvious, if you want to reduce SW workload https://t.co/yKiPIjFHtj— Isabelle Trowler (@IsabelleTrowler) 23 March 2017
Research into innovation-backed project shows successes of hiring administrative support for social workers by Luke Stevenson on March 21, 2017 in Children, Workforce – Community Care
Hiring personal assistants for social workers cuts their stress levels, gives them more time for direct work with families and saves services money, an evaluation of a pilot scheme has found.
Read full piece at source: Hiring PAs for social workers cuts stress and saves money, finds study
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