Will AI completely change the way we do social work?
This week, our hosts discuss the benefits of AI in social work, as well as the problems they feel it could cause. What are the concerns about the ethical and practical applications of AI, and do we ri...
18 Okt 202446min
Could you be a social worker AND a foster carer?
Could you be a foster carer? What are the rewards and challenges? And what unique skills do social workers bring to fostering? This week on Social Work Radio, our host Vince chats with social worker C...
11 Okt 202453min
What’s going wrong with Social Work England?
On this week's episode, our hosts discuss their views on Social Work England as a regulator, the changes to CPD as announced this week, and what they think is next for the regulator. Join the conversa...
4 Okt 20241h
How to find the perfect social work job for you
On this week's episode, inspired by THIS article, our hosts explore how social workers can find their ideal role. What are the signs you've found the perfect social work job for you? How can you balan...
27 Sep 202446min
Expecting social workers to walk through water and not get wet...
On this week's episode, our hosts ask, are social workers being asked to manage extreme emotional and professional demands without enough support? Are social workers able to identify our breaking poin...
20 Sep 202448min
Is hybrid working helping or hindering social workers?
On this week's episode, inspired by this recent article, our social work hosts discuss both the the benefits and potential downsides of hybrid working for social workers. How does hybrid working impac...
13 Sep 202454min
Ofsted
As Ofsted announced plans this week to eliminate single-word judgments from their evaluation framework for children’s social care, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss their experiences with Ofsted inspec...
6 Sep 202455min
The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers
On this week's episode, inspired by this article, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss stereotypes in social work, examining portrayals in the media, TV, movies, and books. Is there anything harmful about...
23 Aug 202452min
