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Q: I took up my first social work post eight months ago. Most of the cases I deal with involve serious child protection issues and I am terrified of making a mistake. I feel I have been totally dropped in the deep end, and am working long hours just to stay on top of everything. I passionately believe in what I do but already feel on the verge of burning out. My manager is normally too busy to talk. What should I do? A: No matter how busy your manager is, you must sit down with him or her and explain how you feel. Your passion for your job and the efforts you are putting in to keep on top of things are laudable, but don't forget the responsibility you have to take care of yourself too. As a newly qualified practitioner, you should expect support from more experienced colleagues, in addition to your manager. I know that in reality everyone is busy. But the right support at this point in your career is vital and it is your manager's task to ensure that it happens, no matter how busy they are - that part of their job description is every bit as important as the child protection issues you are dealing with. Although the caseload won't go away, they may be able to show you how to work smarter, not harder. I know this might seem a trendy training fad, but effective time management can help to bring things into perspective.

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