How to centre the voice of children: resources inside The Collective
In this episode I talk to you about what you need to consider when seeking the voice of children. -Legislation, statutory guidance and consent -Introducing your role as a social worker -Resources ...
27 Okt 202314min
Is it ok to cry at work? A reflection to share with newly qualified social workers
I was recently asked this question by someone beginning their assessed and supported year in employment (first year in social work). I went back to an instagram post from 2021 and decided to share so...
23 Okt 202312min
Rupture and repair with teenagers with Kitty Hagenbach from How not to f*ck up your kids Podcast
In this episode I speak to my wonderful and wise friend Kitty Hagenbach, Kitty is a very experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical practice. A transpersonal psychotherapist, she ho...
16 Okt 202352min
Find your way as a newly qualified social worker: In conversation with Nimal Jude
In this episode I am joined by Nimal Jude, Head of Practice Guides at Foundations. We talk about: -Nimal's incredible career in social work -Stories of impact in social work -Challenges and solutions...
9 Okt 202333min
Motivational Interviewing in Social Work with Charlie Whittaker - Frontline
In this episode I talk to Charlie Whittaker - Curriculum lead for Motivational Interviewing with Frontline. Charlie shares her PHD findings and we talk about: Good authority in motivational intervie...
2 Okt 202344min
Answering the most common questions from ASYE/student social workers
In this episode I answer some of your questions: -How to understand law and policy in practice -How to get organised and manage time -Making the shift from student to new social worker -Dealing with...
27 Sep 202327min
Why are social workers striking? With Andy Newman GMB Union
In this episode I am joined by Andy Newman from GMB Union to discuss social worker strike action in the UK. We discuss the benefits on joining a union and the reasons why social workers have taken st...
25 Sep 202348min
Racism and social work (TW: reflections on narratives involving murderer Letby)
TW: Racism, death of children. In this episode I talk about the convicted murderer, Lucy Letby. A nurse who murdered children whilst in her role in a hospital. Lucy Letby is a white woman and altho...
20 Sep 202332min
