Outt - Social Care Shifts

  there’s little doubt that some days working in social care can be a little intense! That might be dealing with a health setback of a patient, managing a mental health crisis, or coping with bereavements.   One of the best things about care work is that two days are rarely alike – but there are some shifts where you need to take a step back and consider your welfare.   Decompressing is crucial. It means you can manage your emotional health, express your feelings, and return to work without feeling overwhelmed.   Here we’ll provide some top tips to help care professionals to decompress after a challenging situation – and how to ensure you check in with your mental health when you feel like the burden on your shoulders is becoming too heavy.   WHY DECOMPRESSING IS ESSENTIAL IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL CARE   First, let’s dispel a few myths. These are truths that experienced care workers will undoubtedly know but are always helpful to recap.   ·          You can’t alwa