Compass Guide - 2012 Edition

Social work and social care now

This section looks at the important issues that inform the debate on current and future developments for the profession. Including contributions from ADASS, ADCS, ECCA, BASW, Skills for Care and National Skills Academy for Social Care.

Employer profiles

This section features advertisements and editorial from forward thinking employers within the sector.

Employer files

The employers featured in these pages are an integral part of the success of our live events and will welcome your enquiries.

The most cost-effective way to recruit
Local authorities and non-statutory organisations alike are having to find savings in all areas. The cost-effectiveness of using an annual guide helps maintain resources for front-line services by aiding in the successful retention and recruitment of staff.

Training and developing your career

This section will assist you with your first steps into the sector including information about funding your education.

Progressing your career

This section guides you through key issues for your continued professional development such as opportunities to network, tips for CVs and application forms, supervision and mentoring, developing your management skills and working overseas.

Your career in adult care

This section covers some of the key roles within adult social care, including, mental health, learning disabilities, asylum seekers and refugees, healthcare and social housing.

Your career with children and families

This section covers some of the key roles within children and families, including, safeguarding and children at risk, fostering and adoption, assisting care leavers and working with young offenders.

The Directory

The directory section of COMPASS gives you a quick reference guide to the key organisations in the following areas; fostering and adoption services, professional and advisory orgainsations, social care providers, universities and recruitment agencies.

Throughout COMPASS

Throughout Compass we have wide ranging features helping you gain even more of an insight into the profession. These take the form of interviews and career snapshots with people from all areas of social work, as well as profiles of employers in both the public and non-statutory sectors. Our respondents to this year’s ‘Just One Question’ manage to answer some challenging questions in a compact manner.