This episode is really one big question. As social work podcasts increase (which is a great thing!) how do we as a collective, manage our responsibility to protect guests and ensure information is shared and not exploited? I don't have answers, but I'm hoping someone who listens to this might help me formulate some thoughts. It always feels scary to share m ... Show More
Jul 6
Age Assessment, the SAEF Framework and What Social Work Values Have to Do With It: A Conversation with Jo Schofield
In this episode I'm joined by my friend and colleague Jo Schofield, Director of Immigration Social Work Services and one of the leading experts on age assessment in the UK. Jo has spent her career working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children, acting as an expert witness in ... Show More
43m 4s
Jun 29
Research, Evidence and What We Share Online: A Conversation with Dez Holmes
In this episode I'm joined by Dez Holmes, Director of Research in Practice for a conversation that went in more directions than either of us planned and was better for it.We talk about Dez's career and what's driven it, the role Research in Practice has played in social work over ... Show More
53m 57s
Jun 28
Naming Social Workers in the Media and Taking Care of Yourself
In this episode I'm back after a quieter month, off Instagram, in therapy, having acupuncture, and thinking about a lot of things. This one covers the personal and the professional in equal measure.I'm talking about the naming of social workers in the media following the Preston ... Show More
32m 11s
Sep 2023
22. Validation, vulgarity and Voicing Discomfort
Our favourite pink haired podcaster is answering questions about art, trauma, trusting your intuition, friendship, fear of rejection, feeling that familiar bi panic and fancying role models. It's all happening with Floss' weekly unprofessional advice! Previously released for Extr ... Show More
33 m