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


3 reasons why project-based solutions could help ease pressures on the social sector
As the social care sector continues to struggle under the strain of staffing shortages, the cost of living crisis and financial...
Apr 102 min read


Working in children’s social care: everything you need to know
Could working in children’s social care be the next step in your career? Carry on reading to discover more about the complexities of this...
Apr 33 min read


Project-based solutions for local authorities: a reminder of our offering
We aim to offer transformative solutions for local authorities facing the ongoing challenge of delivering high-quality services amidst a...
Mar 272 min read


Candidates: 3 reasons you should work with us
When looking for a new role, it is important to find one that fits around your needs and lifestyle and certainly not the other way...
Jan 131 min read


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


3 meaningful CPD ideas
As the Social Work England registration deadline approaches, it's time to ensure that you've met the Continuing Professional Development...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Are you where you want to be in your career?
Now and again, it’s important to ask yourself “Am I where I want to be in my career?”. If the answer is “yes”, that’s fantastic, but what...
Sep 9, 20242 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 benefits of using LinkedIn as a social worker
Today, the Imperium Solutions team discusses 5 benefits of LinkedIn for social workers. Carry on reading to find out if the networking...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


How to support the mental health of your employees as social work manager
1 in 3 employees in the UK would not feel comfortable talking to their manager about their mental health problems for fear of being...
May 14, 20242 min read


Councils boost child social worker recruitment by 25% setting record numbers
Councils are filling a record number of children social worker vacancies following a 25% recruitment increase. On the other hand, agency...
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Councils given £20m to help fund social work apprenticeships
In a move to strengthen the adult social care services, the government is funding apprenticeship training for adult social workers....
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Government plans to prevent overseas workers from bringing their families to the UK
In a move to reduce the number of migrants arriving in the UK, parliament has shared a series of new policies to be rolled out next...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: where are the social workers?
Following the release of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, leaders within the industry have raised concerns about the omission of the...
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Dealing with abuse as a social worker
As a social worker, you are expected to care for others - often people who have experienced significant trauma or have lived particularly...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


What is trauma-informed care?
Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social care which is heavily focused on the impact trauma can have on someone’s mental...
Mar 27, 20232 min read


5 communication skills all social workers need to master
In this article, our specialist team harnesses their extensive industry knowledge to offer advice on how to improve your communication...
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Cost of living crisis advice for social workers
With soaring energy bills and food inflation at an all time high, it’s no wonder households across the UK are still grappling to make...
Jan 11, 20232 min read


3 things you need to do if you're on call over the Christmas holidays
Christmas is here: decorations are up, Oxford Street lights are on and ‘Last Christmas’ is blaring in every shop. But the reality for...
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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