Ami
I feel extremely fortunate to work for an organisation which cares deeply about staff wellbeing
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Being a relatively small authority, we have strong connections with services managers and heads of service.
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I’m always looking to stretch myself and I’d heard that if I wanted development and challenge, South Gloucestershire was the place to go.
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We’re encouraged to ask questions about ‘how we do things’ – there’s a genuine openness to creativity and innovation.
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As a newly qualified I feel I’m trusted to take charge of my work, but at the same time am fully supported.
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I feel safe and reassured. My manager is knowledgeable and approachable, knows my cases and children and has my back.
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There’s a great team spirit, which I think is due in no small part to the relationships we have with our managers and service managers.
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I felt really supported from day one. There’s a great team spirit and a culture where our skills, experience and expertise are recognised.
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What really comes across is how managers really understand your cases. Everyone from the team managers right up to the head of service are social workers.
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We’re busy but have realistic caseloads. We’re given the time and resources to think creatively about the best options for individuals.
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There’s such a broad range of training available it’s like having your own fruit tree with an endless supply of apples, oranges, pears and plums!
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The training on offer is fantastic, but more than that, I’ve found that there’s a genuine interest in individuals
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When I go to work, I know that I am making a real, long-term difference and I’m not being asked to cover over issues with a sticking plaster.
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