Nov 18
The Safeguarding Series: Why supervision for DSLs isn’t a ‘nice to have’
<p> In this episode, I’m talking directly to Designated Safeguarding Leads about supervision – what it is, what it isn’t, and why you absolutely need it in your role.<br/> I share three key things every DSL needs to know about supervision, including the difference between emotion ... Show More
20m 24s
Nov 12
What I told a stranger in the park and why it matters for your practice
<p>In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a story that unfolded in my local park — one of those moments where instinct, practice experience, and humanity collided.</p><p>After intervening in what appeared to be a domestically abusive situation, I walked away thinking about the <em>o ... Show More
31m 57s
Sep 2023
Am I too young/too old to be a social worker?
<p dir="ltr">Inspired by a Social Work Supervision question submitted to <a href=''>www.mysocialworknews.com</a> earlier this month, on this week's video episode, our hosts Vince and Tilly ask whether you can be too young or too old to become a social worker, and what benefits - ... Show More
38m 5s
Apr 2024
A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89
In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the children. Then we break down the story and ... Show More
40 m
Feb 2023
The Link Between Your Social Nervous System and Your Money Success
What do you know about the social nervous system? Our guest, Hadley Hagen, a nervous system educator, and money coach explains that she believes your social nervous system is the missing piece in making sustainable changes in your money life. So what does that mean? Think about a ... Show More
43m 4s
May 2024
181. Common Social Skills Challenges of Smart & Accomplished Adults
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the social skills challenges often faced by smart and accomplished adults. Despite their professional success and intellectual prowess, many adults find social i ... Show More
17m 3s
One of many challenges for new social workers: decision making and disagreement In this episode: Managing the pressure of decision making Challenges from other professionalsHow to deal with the responsibility of a decision making role If this podcast helped you then please let me know! For more advice, guidance and support for newly qualified social work ... Show More
<p>Why are we still doing things <em>for Ofsted</em>?</p><p><br/> Why do we hear, <em>“Make sure your case notes are up to date — for Ofsted”?</em></p><p>In this episode, I explore how inspection culture shapes the way we work and how it can create fear instead of reflection. Wit ... Show More
