Why I left my role as a Child Protection Social Worker

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Hey guys,
In this video i share more detailed pro's and con's of practicing as a social worker in child protection and the reasons why I have decided to leave. I hope u find this helpful. xx

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[jamescutler]

Thank you for your video. I left child protection because I just couldn't lie and fabricate reports any longer. The pressure to cherry pick the most damning "evidence" in order to secure the removal of a child. It's immoral and unethical and certainly not the reason I entered the profession. I wish you luck with the future

[twyladolan]

I’m crying 2:30 in because this is me right now. I decided to walk away from child welfare too. This explains my thinking perfectly. I feel so helpless and afraid for these families that it’s almost paralyzing.

[tiannagabriel]

I am a year in my last day is 4/30 .... I can’t do it anymore ... I am always thinking about work and the children on my load, anxiety that everything is gonna be my fault if something goes wrong, the workload and expectations are RIDICULOUS... the vicarious trauma is a lot and the job is emotionally and mentally taxing like VERY taxing. I am always tired !!! Tough decision to leave my career and the stability and benefits but I have to leave for my mental and physical health

[robceli]

I feel that there is lack of support for social workers by the system

[keyboarddancers]

If the profession of architects was managed in the same way as the profession of social workers, buildings would fall down.

[Honeyloopsx]

Vicarious trauma is so real in child protective services!

[freyjajayrozeangelicallypo]

My three children were legally kidnapped after a three-year Battle with DCFS in Illinois. I was never even accused of a crime the case was filled with corruption and at the end basically extortion. I had two workers quit during my battle. I don't want to go all-in here obviously, but I just want to tell you that this video has unexpectedly given me an incredible amount of healing and Hope your testimony here is giving me the ability to forgive in a way. hearing your words and the sincerity in your voice obviously you looked at your clients as though they were human being thanks for that I appreciate it me and my kids were not always so lucky namaste

[harsharnkaur]

I think it’s also that problems are bigger than just interpersonal or individual. Both our clients and we can feel more helpless when there are larger systemic problems like poverty and lack of support

[poppyburton]

I’m 15 and I’m kind of on the other end of the case you mentioned where the client is helpless and it’s really complicated. Me and my old sister have been in contact with social services for the past six months and my end goal was to have me and my little brothers taken away from my mum. But I was told by my social workers that something “drastic” had to happen for us to be taken away. I feel that exact helplessness that you mentioned because the trauma we go through and have all our lives isn’t going to stop because something major and drastic isn’t going to happen.

[chloekit]

The case worker that pushed forward with removing my son didn’t even blink an eye she felt ZERO empathy or compassion for watching my husband and I gut wrenching screams and cries pleading I almost felt like she enjoyed it

[straightoutofstrat]

Thank you have much for sharing your experience with me. I have been wanting to become a social worker forever and I am still working toward this career or something similar to being a social worker. I am glad that you have enlightened me about not having a support network in the child protection field, which is an area that you have embarked on before watching this video. You have made me realize that this is not the area would like to embark on, because as we all know as human beings we need concrete support both in a work and home environment to move forward and get the job done, Thank you once again for your video and good luck with your future aspirations. I believe that no matter what field of work you go in there is always a lack of support which can make it very difficult for everyone concerned. Management, supervisors etc please provide the resources so that we can do our jobs safely and know that we are following protocol.

[LawrenceFamilyTv]

Yes, I am happy that you were able to be real with yourself and remove yourself instead of hurting your client in the long run. I can tell by your videos that you are a great social worker...very caring, understanding, wanting supervision, and just wanting to take a break to look at the values of social work. So motivational, I enjoyed watching & thanks for sharing.

[princessdestinyfromfnaf]

My daughter was taken because of malicious lies by an caseworker, I'm still fighting to get her back, lies such as i was being investigated for human trafficking, had a warrant for my arrest ect.

[Yourlife_a]

In France social workers have a good relationship with families from the birth of a Child to the age of 18, which makes them able to tackle any issues and find solutions right the beginning. In the uk social workers only contact families when there is a Safeguarding issue.

[susuilu]

You are right- however many of them think, that they can just take kids away and have the right to decide whats best and whats not

[saccina]

I just want to comment and say that child protection is just one area. You can also work with adults or fostering, adoption etc. there are so many areas that aren’t heavy like child protection is. I think people just don’t know

[raqueldlinares]

I am a certified child protective investigator and today was my last day. I was doing it for 1.5 years and I literally hit the point where I could no longer do it. I was extremely overwhelmed and had compassion burnout. I felt that everything I did was a chore and it became increasingly difficult to do the work. It was never ending! I’m so glad I left because I ended up quitting. I can resonate with this video so much! Every single thing is so on point

[MindyourSociety]

Thank you for sharing, Jasmine. I find it very unfortunate that you didn’t have supervision. When I worked as a case manager, supervision was my saving grace. I’m glad you were able to make the decision that you believed was best for you. Good luck with your next chapter! You will do great.

[OnTheBrighterSide]

Good for you for choosing YOU! Can't wait to see how your career manifests abroad soon, safe travels. 💛🌌🌿

[annepountney]

I also left because I was so worried about a child being injured or worse. I also felt managers did not offer the right support.