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Sara Sharif: What the serious case review tells us
<p>In this week’s episode, Vince and Cara unpack the newly published Serious Case Review into the death of Sara Sharif, and what it really means for frontline social work. They break down the missed opportunities, the multi-agency drift, the blind spots around home education, and ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 14
Social Work England: Can trust be rebuilt?
<p>n this week’s episode, Cara and Vince dive into the growing crisis of confidence surrounding Social Work England. With a major independent review now under way, they explore whether trust can truly be rebuilt after fee hikes, backlogs, and a near £1m underspend that has left t ... Show More
58m 52s
Nov 7
More children in need, fewer needing Protection: What’s really going on?
<p>This week, Vince and Cara unpack <a href='https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/1-in-every-30-children-now-has-a-social-worker'>new national figures showing</a> rising numbers of children identified as “in need,” but fewer placed on child protection plans. Our hosts explore ... Show More
52m 52s
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
Aug 2023
Coping with anxiety as a student social worker/ with Le'Siran from Dear Social Worker Podcast
27m 52s
Oct 2022
How to manage decision making and disagreement as a new social worker
10m 46s
Jun 2024
SOLANGE SAKR - Social Work Research Hub (Ep.22)
The final episode for the first season of Social Work Research Hub's miniseries, covering social work history and research in Lebanon along with intergenerational dialogue among social workers.
Tonight's guest is Solange Sakr.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Saint ... Show More
45m 34s
May 2024
MOUSSA JADOUN - Social Work Research Hub (Ep.19)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guest is Moussa Jadoun.
- Twenty years of experience in social development (1964-1983)
- First-rank social worker at the “Office du Developement Social” مصلحة الإنعا ... Show More
57m 13s
May 2024
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH HUB (Ep.14)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guests include:
Rajaa Chatila, specialized in social work, with 32 years of professional social work experience, social training, and university teaching/education. ... Show More
58m 55s
May 2024
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH HUB (Ep.5)
A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers.
Tonight's guests include:
Hiyam Kahi - with over 40 years of experience in social work and academia. And Christelle Hleyhel - specialist in medical social work and an activist ... Show More
36m 31s
Nov 2023
Social Work Interview Skills - Questions about case studies
<p>In this episode, I talk about social work interview skills and the use of case studies.<br/><br/>I talk about how to approach case study questions, including stages of the process, seeking guidance from managers, and considering legislation and policy. <br/><br/>To get my guid ... Show More
9m 13s
Sep 2022
Narrative Therapy and Intensive Outreach- Working with Mothers Whose Children Have Been Removed - Ep. 72
Join Mim and Lis as we listen to a story about narrative therapy, disenfranchised grief, and intensive work with mothers whose children have been removed. Hear about the importance of documenting people’s stories, working for justice, and navigating the politics of storytelling. ... Show More
38m 41s
Oct 2023
Abortion in Australia: The impact on women and social work practice - Ep. 84
This episode details the experience of a woman and her social worker seeking an abortion, but who face extreme barriers on multiple fronts to access the care and decision-making power she needs. This is certainly an episode NOT TO MISS! Join Mim and Lis as they navigate this hear ... Show More
37m 53s
Happy New Year social workers!
Put 2023 to bed as our hosts Vince and Tilly walk you through a year of some of our most well-read social work stories.
Did you hear the one about the social worker barred from the profession for working two jobs with two local authorities? Or the former social worker now earning five-times her previous salary on OnlyFans?
Cre ... Show More
<p>It was such a pleasure to be in conversation with Le'Siran.<br/><br/>We talked about:<br/> <br/>-defining anxiety <br/>-understanding fear as a root of anxious feelings<br/>-top tips for managing feelings of anxiety <br/>and so much more<br/><br/><b>Starting in Social Wor ... Show More
<p>One of many challenges for new social workers: decision making and disagreement <br/><br/>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Managing the pressure of decision making </li><li>Challenges from other professionals</li><li>How to deal with the responsibility of a decision making role</li ... Show More
