On this week's podcast, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss whether they feel therapy is necessary for social workers, explore their own experiences with supervision - both as social workers and managers - and each share their top tips for giving and receiving quality supervision.
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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
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
