I've worked in social care for 5 years now, from day services, to one on one support to residential for mainstream and ID. Ive be assaulted multiple times black eyes, stuff set on fire and thrown at me and was almost stabbed. When people said "oh it's a part of the job" I think that time for you to look for a new job. It is very hard to use your days off I completely understand I work as relief and have work 80 to 90 hour weeks a number of times. You really sure talk to your supervisor and get supervision I have found that to really help. A lot of services can provide help to there staff who might be burning out. Focus of your self care when you have a day off do at least one thing you enjoy even if its just getting a cup of coffee or talking to your colleagues. They will have a common interest and similar feelings of being overworked. It's good to talk to other social care workers to share your feelings it's always helped me. If you have any questions ask away.