Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Social Care

In this episode, Gary sits down with Marie, one of our service managers, to talk about a topic that often goes unspoken in social care: compassion fatigue.When you’re constantly supporting others through challenging or traumatic experiences, it’s easy to forget the toll it can take on your own wellbeing. Marie shares her insights on how compassion fatigue can show up in daily practice and the importance of recognising it early.She also discusses the practical tools and supports Moore House Group puts in place, from reflective supervision and wellbeing check-ins to external professional services, all designed to help staff protect their emotional health and continue providing trauma-informed care.