social worker here - yes really

[oscarose]

I decided to start doing contract social work at the age of 57 having fallen out big time with my bosses in the local council after 10 years or so off the front line.

You're involved in a very worthwhile profession, unlike most of the punters on here...



Welcome on-board and enjoy!

[socialworker]

You're involved in a very worthwhile profession, unlike most of the punters on here...



Welcome on-board and enjoy!

Cheers mate.:

[mudskipper]

Thanks SueEllen. I am considering it, though it seems a bit like poking a stick into an ants nest. People should not assume we are all left wing though. I see a lot of irresponsibility and I can get quite judgemental about it, don't you worry.

Welcome Nothing wrong with being left wing - don't assume we're all not!

[Asper A Gus]

Hey SW, how is the gravy train looking ?

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Brave decision and one I am sure you won't regret - welcome to the forum

[socialworker]

Thanks Lisa. By the way I signed up to Contractor Umbrella through looking at a number of umbrella's websites and no regrets at all. I was attracted by the "no such thing as a free lunch" approach.

Iv'e just come up against the old dilemma "shall I accept an extension even though Im not keen on the work or turn it down and risk time out of work". However I won't be starting a new thread about it, you may be glad to hear.

[BrilloPad]

Iv'e just come up against the old dilemma "shall I accept an extension even though Im not keen on the work or turn it down and risk time out of work". However I won't be starting a new thread about it, you may be glad to hear.

Why not? If you want a serious response try the professional forums. For abuse try general.

[socialworker]

Why not? If you want a serious response try the professional forums. For abuse try general.

It is just one of those decisions you have to make for yourself, because only you kow the variables i.e. how much money to you have in reserve, etc.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

Thanks Lisa. By the way I signed up to Contractor Umbrella through looking at a number of umbrella's websites and no regrets at all. I was attracted by the "no such thing as a free lunch" approach.

Iv'e just come up against the old dilemma "shall I accept an extension even though Im not keen on the work or turn it down and risk time out of work". However I won't be starting a new thread about it, you may be glad to hear.

That's nice to know - thanks SW your comments are much appreciated

[jmo21]

I built a system in my last contract that was used by social workers (both adult and child protection) and others.

Massive respect for the work you do.