Staff crisis for social workers

Thousands of children at risk of abuse in Ireland have no social worker due to a staff crisis in the profession, it was claimed today.

Staff crisis for social workers

Thousands of children at risk of abuse in Ireland have no social worker due to a staff crisis in the profession, it was claimed today.

Stress at work and pressure exerted by lawyers during child care cases were among the reasons for the drop in the number of staff, the Irish Social Worker magazine said.

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