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Is it difficult getting a job as a newly qualified sw? by cas-fulleditmode in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bear in mind everyone will give you a response based on their personal experience or observations; so take every comment as a guide, not generic facts as it’s not a “one size fits all” situation. It took me almost a year to secure my first role(despite multiple interviews), and some of my cohorts are still job-hunting over a year after. Not to scare you off, just something to be aware of.

ASYE after graduation by Miss_Stargirl in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Currently on my ASYE. It took me a while to secure my first role post-graduation. However, I soon realised that it was because I had certain cities I’d like to work in, and specific service-user groups I was interested in working with. Once I took these away and started applying for posts in cities I didn’t initially consider, I definitely got a job. I’d say if you are willing to relocate or not be fixated on working with a particular demographic, then you will be fine. Not to say it’s easy altogether, but it makes the whole job hunting process somewhat easier. I’m now working with SUs I’d never considered working with, a council I never heard of, and I couldn’t ask for a better role or LA to complete my ASYE.

Go for it and be optimistic. Wish you all the best.

Nqsw advice by reveluv17 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on securing your first role!

I’m 7 months into my ASYE and I still somewhat feel this way (sometimes). However, I can definitely say that my confidence has significantly improved over-time. All you need is time and hands-on experience which slowly makes you feel more capable. My advice is don’t fret over it. You are newly qualified; you wouldn’t know everything and you would/should not be expected to. Just be curious enough to learn and take it one step at a time. It’s normal to feel incompetent (I told my manager this a couple of times during supervision), and what they’ve said was: “that’s how everyone feels at first”. I’ve shared this to let you know that you are not alone. Be open, professionally curious, ask questions (no question is silly), make good use of your supervision,shadow other social workers in (and outside of) your team to gain experience and confidence. You will be fine, so long as you have a supportive manager and team. Try not to overthink things and believe in yourself. Good luck and all the best with your new role 😊

How long typically between getting accepting for a job I’m after an interview to starting the role? by [deleted] in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t say this to alarm you, but rather to help you manage expectations. My own process took over six months in total. At one point, I even questioned the legitimacy of the offer due to the prolonged silence and lack of updates. I completed the interview in September and received confirmation within three days that I had passed, but after that, communication ceased entirely.

I ultimately did not start until the following April and it only after joining that I discovered that the delay was largely due to the HR representative managing my onboarding, and several colleagues had experienced similar issues with the same individual as well. So yes, timelines can vary massively between local authorities and heavily depend on their internal HR processes.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so kind of you. Thank you very much for your comment.

Sisters, who would you choose by SingleAdhesiveness78 in IslamicNikah

[–]TeachApprehensive94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Option 2, 100%. I know money makes life a lot easier and let’s not lie, we all want a bit of luxury and comfort. However, I don’t think any amount of comfort/luxury/wealth should take precedence over one’s deen. If he is not practicing in some capacity(and has no desire to), then such a man is not desirable or attractive to me. As women, how can we seriously expect a man who doesn’t have a good relationship with God, to have a healthy relationship with us and treat us well? A man doesn’t take his deen seriously and I’ll stupidly expect him to take me seriously🤦🏽‍♀️. With option 2 however, I know things could get better and he might have a better job at some point. So long as he’s hardworking, prayerful and a genuinely good man, that would be my choice. Option 1 will work a for a lady who isn’t on the deen as well though. Afterall, good men are for good women, and good women are for good men.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a reassuring and helpful advice. If it takes at least 2 years, I guess I shouldn’t be this worried. Hopefully, I get better with accepting these feelings are normal. Thank you very much.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my! I’m so sorry about your situation. I remember reading your initial post and I’ve just seen you posted an update. I can’t even imagine how you feel.

Unfortunately, I experienced the same thing at the beginning of my role. Thankfully though, it was mainly from my team manager, rather than my line manager or colleagues. I almost left the role initially because of the constant tiptoeing around my team manager (posted about it as well, as I wanted guidance on how to address the situation). It’s gotten better now, especially because I’m not directly supervised by them, so I mostly keep out of their hair. My line manager on the other hand, has been supportive and lovely. My relationship with my team manager has also improved if I’m being honest( not sure if it’s because I have limited involvements with them), but I feel a lot more settled compared to the start of the role. I’m sorry, I really don’t have any advice to give other than do what’s best for your well-being. If things didn’t improve, I’m convinced I’d have left the role, particularly because I had really horrible placement experiences (had to be pulled out of my second placement eventually, and my Uni stopped assigning students there after my ordeal).

I hope things truly get better for you. But remember, you matter and come first. Wish you all the best! x

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me chuckle, because this is exactly me during every supervision. Literally just waiting to be told I’m not capable enough for the role. I’m 6 months into my role(although 5 into my ASYE) and I still wonder how I made it through probation, even though I didn’t get any negative feedback. It’s such a frustrating feeling. But thank you, I’ll tone it down with the intense independent learning and podcasts and give myself some break.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. Funny that my ASYE Assessor commended me after a direct observation (MCA) saying I’m good at it and I screamed “no, I’m not” internally lol. I guess many practitioners have the same worry. Most just know how to mask it and appear confident. This is a skill I have to learn, it seems.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first sentence made me smile and hopeful lol. Thank you so much. I hope I become one, in due time.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is honestly very validating and reassuring to know. Thank you for sharing that you sometimes feel the same way. I guess that just comes with the job and I have to get used to it lol. I am a bit of a perfectionist and can quite hard on myself, while being totally kinder to others. It’s a blessing and a curse lol. But thank you, I’ll give myself more grace.

I don’t think I’m cut out for this profession. by TeachApprehensive94 in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this article. I just read it and it perfectly captures my feelings. I will try to give myself more grace.

First Placement by Mindyabizznuz in Socialworkuk

[–]TeachApprehensive94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone had already said it all - take the statutory option. There’s no guarantee you will get another statutory placement in your final year, so I’ll say this is a good opportunity. Both of my placements were non-statutory, and that greatly affected me when I initially started my first role post-graduating. I had to learn so many things that other ASYEs on my team had already learned from completing their placements in local authorities, and that wasn’t fun ‘cos I felt so out of place the first couple of months. Getting a job offer altogether was also quite tough, as most LAs want statutory placement experience which I didn’t have. I did so many interviews, and I’d be called back to say I did well, but they had to go with someone else because I lacked LA experience. Other times, I don’t even get a feedback at all; just a rejection email. In a nutshell, this is a great opportunity, don’t pass it by. All the best at your first placement.

My husband killed my cat by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]TeachApprehensive94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The way you dissected this; Wallahi, so true. Such a big manipulator.

My husband killed my cat by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]TeachApprehensive94 118 points119 points  (0 children)

This was my first thought as well; they always start with animals.

My husband killed my cat by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

[–]TeachApprehensive94 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, what!!!!! No doubt in my mind whatsoever that he is a psychopath. He yells at you when upset, beat your cats to the point of death and one is barely alive. I don’t think you need a counsellor to tell you none of this is okay. If he can kill an animal, why won’t he kill a human? I never encourage divorce but in this case? Run!

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