Of the 211 Social Workers asked by the Social Workers Benevolent Fund in June 2021 they found that 20% have taken time off due to stress during the pandemic and 70% of responders were feeling emotionally and mentally exhausted after having to persistently working through the pandemic.
So to what extent is this reflective of other research?
Previously in November 2020 Community Care undertook a survey of 500 practitioners and found 69% of responders mental health had worsened over the preceding 12 months. Another survey of 1100 Social Workers undertaken in November 2020 and January 2021 found declining mental health over the course of the pandemic.
There is also a trend of Social Workers leaving their jobs at the moment and for me this indicates dissatisfaction with their current job stemming from a raft of issues including overwhelm. Teams are also finding it challenging to recruit good quality Social Workers which leaves the remaining staff propping up the team which can deepen that sense of overwhelm. Good supportive and empathic leadership at these times is crucial to prevent a wave of people leaving.
Turn Over a New LEAF is interested in working with people who are stressed and burnt out. We can help to quickly and easily lift intense and chronic stress-full emotions linked to work and rebuild your resilience. Resilience is the capacity to bounce back and having the tools to empty your emotional bucket of unhelpful stress related emotions. Those who regain their resilience and let go of unwanted/unhelpful stress related emotions will feel better and have a greater sense of job satisfaction in the job they are in now. Reducing their desire to leave.
If you've decided you're leaving your job anyway we can help shed the stress and prepare you for being your best you at your next interview. We offer Interview Coaching and anxiety management increasing your likelihood of securing that next job quicker in these challenging times and get that income rolling in sooner.
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