Professionals working in the social care sector have been feeling the pressure long before this point. Now it is essential those managers build resilience to become effective leaders, tasked with delivering critical social care services which will experience increased demand, post-pandemic. Watch the full story hereCatriona Hanmore, Masters in Social Care and Social JusticeIn my role as a Speech and Language Therapist, the topics of advocacy, activism and encouraging social participation were very relevant. Watch the full story hereCathy McCarthy, MA in Social WorkWhen IT Sligo launched the MA in Social Work, it really appealed to me. Modules like ‘Professional Ethics in Social Work Practice’ and ‘Social Work Skills and Competencies’ prepared me for working with those in vulnerable situations.

Source: The Irish Times March 09, 2021 12:22 UTC