Hi all.
I have posted a few times about this and you've all been brilliant with advice.
I've been a social worker for very long time. In Child Protection and I would say I'm really good at my job ( as much as I can be). I've worked hard to keep kids at home and have never had a child remain in long term Foster Care. I now manage a very busy and super risky Adolescent Safeguarding Team managing some super awful stuff such as serious youth violence, county lines etc. I go in everyday and I give my best. But its like I have to put on an act just to get through the day. I pray everyday to not wake up to a teen completing a suicide or being stabbed and murdered. On top of all this, the government absolutely hates us social workers and are constantly changing the regulations and registrations and scape goating us all the time
The professional is losing good and experienced staff everyday. We worked though covid with barely any time off.
I really don't think I can go on like this. I also have no idea what else I can do Well paid but work well into 70 hours a week just to keep on top of the risks.
Would any other sector take on a social worker with 20 + years experience or are my skills.not transferable. I'm so confused. Part of my just thinks to give in my resignation and take some time to myself and then decide what to do. But I've worked full time all my life and never had any time off except for 6 months of mat leave for my twins.
Wwyd?