Problem
You have recently begun working as a supervisor in a community service that specialises in supporting youth who are struggling with employment, addiction and homelessness. You were aware the service faced difficulties in the past with maintaining workers and receiving support from the community, which has an extremely low socio-economic status. You are aware that workers moved on to jobs that offered more support and professional development opportunities for staff. You are in the process of rebuilding the service, ensuring staff are happy and supported and gaining more support from external services.
Using the information in the case study, provide a response to the following questions:
Identify two factors that impacted the high turnover of staff at the service. Identify at least two ways you can address these factors.