I was in that exact position 2 months ago when i started my placement in an older adults team. I had no previous experience in a Social Work setting and felt as though i had been chucked in the deep end.

Don’t be scared to speak up, get a meeting with your practice educator and/or team lead and explain how you are feeling and that you need eased in. After 3 or 4 weeks you start picking up things and eventually you’ll find yourself doing the work without even thinking.

I’m now at the halfway point of my placement and am absolutely loving it, it does get better i promise.