Building Confidence from Day 1: Lancashire Social Work Academy ASYE Induction
In this episode, I sit down with the Social Work Academy team at Lancashire County Council to talk about how they support newly qualified social workers during their ASYE year. We explore the inductio...
30 Sep 202549min
Starting in a New Social Work Team: Confidence, Connection & Holding Your Boundaries
Joining a new social work team can be exciting — and daunting. In this episode, I share practical tips for starting strong: how to remember you bring valuable life and learning experience, how to obse...
22 Sep 202517min
How to Make the Most of Shadowing in Your ASYE Year
Shadowing is one of the best ways to build your confidence and skills as a new social worker — but only if you approach it the right way. In this episode, I share practical tips on how to ask to shado...
15 Sep 202515min
An Alternative Social Work Induction: Habits, Boundaries and Prep for Your ASYE Year
We talk a lot about skills in social work inductions — assessments, visits, meetings, communication — but there’s more to thriving in your ASYE than ticking off a skills checklist. In this episode, I ...
8 Sep 202527min
Slow Down: Change Takes Time in Social Work: How technology and unrealistic timescales shape the way we see progress
From postmodern art to AI, I’m exploring how technology warps our sense of speed — and why that matters in social work. In this episode, I share how unrealistic timescales harm families, shape new soc...
1 Sep 202513min
ASYE Preparation: My Must-Read Books, Podcasts, and Resources
With so many books, podcasts, and resources out there for newly qualified social workers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even start. In this episode, I’m sharing the essential recommendation...
25 Aug 202538min
5 recent failures that I'm proud to share
After a two-and-a-half week break, I’m back on the podcast with an honest catch-up — and a list of my recent “failures.” From not getting shortlisted for an award to forgetting suncream, I’m sharing h...
15 Aug 202530min
Inside The Social Work Collective Academy: How It Transforms Your First Year in Practice
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what The Social Work Collective Academy is and how it can help you as a newly qualified social worker (or someone supporting them), this episode is for you. I’m taking ...
13 Aug 202516min
