A social work review of 2024

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 the ... Show More

This week, Vince and Cara unpack new national figures showing rising numbers of children identified as “in need,” but fewer placed on child protection plans. Our hosts explore whether stretched services, higher thresholds, and workforce pressures are shaping how risk is managed o ... Show More

In this powerful episode, our hosts Vince and Cara dive into new findings revealing that domestic abuse is identified in nearly nine out of ten family court cases - yet still too often treated as a side issue. They unpack how the system’s pro-contact culture can place victims at ... Show More

<p>In this episode, recorded at the end of the summer holidays and clearly demonstrating a big overshare, I talk about our habits when it comes to asking from permission.<br/><br/>There is a huge shift from student to new social worker and without awareness we could end up in a p ... Show More

Episode 146: In today’s episode of the Social Work Podcast I talk with NASW CEO, Dr. Anthony Estreet, about what he sees as some of the most pressing issues shaping the future of social work. These include the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the urgent need for s ... Show More

Our latest ‘This is social work’ podcast discusses the perceptions of social work and how we want to change the script on social work. Exploring what social work means to different people, how social work as a profession is viewed by the public and what myths persist about this o ... Show More

Mim and Lis hear from a new graduate social worker who landed a position in a rural Allied Health Graduate Program. The social worker shares her journey, from initial hesitation to embracing the unique opportunities and challenges of rural practice. The social worker describes he ... Show More

<p>Whether you are applying for your first role in social work, getting prepared for interviews or thinking about a move or change, this episode includes 3 key questions you can ask to get clear on what you need. <br/><br/>Inspired by the seminars I delivered at the Shared Future ... Show More

<p>This is for you if you are an ASYE feeling worried or apprehensive about something you have coming up.<br/><br/>I&apos;m sharing practical strategies for that sense of dread you feel before home visits, meetings, whatever it is that is leaving you unsure. <br/><br/>I reference ... Show More

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Nawal Ghostine - Over 40 years of experience in social work. - Nurse and social work graduate from Saint Joseph University (1959). - First social worker at ... Show More

<p>In this episode I talk you through 3 ways to change your view on &apos;professional&apos; conflict.<br/><br/>If you&apos;ve been dreading meetings because you have a fear of being challenged, or you feel like everything is always pushed back on you - this episode will help.<br ... Show More

<p>Yes it&apos;s a made up theory but hopefully it will serve as a niche reminder for you as a new social worker - useful reflection for making decisions! </p><p>Lets connect!<br/><br/>To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membe ... Show More