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Get the latest updates on health and social care, as well as top tier career advice from our consultants.


Working with local authorities: our process
Here at Imperium Solutions, we provide project-based transformation solutions across the UK to local authorities struggling to fill the...
Jan 132 min read


Is a project-based social work role for you?
Wondering what project-based social work roles involve? Maybe this could be the change you need or the next step in your social work...
Jan 82 min read


Self-care for social workers in the run up to Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is on…but how can you switch off from social work and turn on the festive spirit? Carry on reading for our top...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Things to remember in social work
Now the days are getting shorter, and the weather has got a little crispier, we thought it was time for a few positive reminders to help...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Black History Month 2024: let’s take action
Join us in taking action this Black History Month! Here are three meaningful ways you can get involved in promoting race equality in the...
Oct 22, 20243 min read


How does the process work at Imperium Solutions?
Here at Imperium Solutions, we are proud to help local authorities fill their gaps in service by providing staff specialising in Adults...
Aug 28, 20243 min read


5 ways to promote equality as a social worker
As a social worker, it is your responsibility to recognise, support and encourage diversity, equality and inclusion. Our differences are...
May 2, 20242 min read


Strengthening your social care team
In this blog, we explore the best ways to enhance your social care team to ensure that your workplace is positive and productive! What...
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Enhancing your social work practice through body language
In the realm of social work, effective communication is the cornerstone of building trust, understanding, and meaningful connections with...
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Department of Education set to enforce stricter regulations on social work agencies
Heard about the recent talks to implement agency social work restrictions in children’s services? Here’s a quick recap of everything we...
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Back to life, back to reality: tips for getting back into your work routine after Christmas
The cheese boards are going on sale, the baubles are back in the cupboard for another year and you’ve just about had enough of daytime...
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Will increasing council tax help ease the pressures on adult social care?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently shared that local councils across England have the option to increase council tax by up to 5% from April...
Dec 1, 20222 min read


5 ideas for CPD for people working in assessment
Social workers across the board are required to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities. Social Work England...
Oct 5, 20222 min read


Increase in young carers seeking support and where to get help
According to a recent study, there has been a 267% increase in Google searches for ‘young carers over 16’. More concerningly, the number...
Sep 5, 20222 min read


The £500m social care workforce fund has been approved but what does this mean for the industry?
The government has recently announced that the £500m Workforce Development Fund has been approved for an additional year to help tackle...
Aug 18, 20221 min read


The role of the pandemic in children’s social care staff shortages and how we can help
OFSTED has released a new report highlighting how the pandemic has worsened the staffing challenges in children’s social care. Keep...
Aug 5, 20223 min read


How can we help your local authority bridge the gap between social worker supply and demand?
Is your local authority struggling with a backlog of social work reviews and assessments? The gap between the supply and demand of social...
May 27, 20222 min read


Growing pressures on Local Authorities are forcing real change, but can more be done?
It’s no secret that local authorities up and down the country are facing an avalanche of issues due to the constant churn of agency...
May 10, 20223 min read


More social workers needed: The government has confirmed the increased demand
In the ongoing fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, an already very stretched service continues to struggle on with a backlog of needful...
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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