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
Your first allocated family: How to Stay Grounded, Confident, and Clear
This is for you if you are a newly qualified social worker who has just been allocated their first family to work with. That stomach-drop moment? It's completely normal—and I'm here to walk you throug...
23 Jul 202525min
Assessment Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers: Where to Start and What to Know
In this episode I'm offering a practical, compassionate guide to help newly qualified social workers feel more confident about assessment work—especially child and family assessments. In this episode,...
18 Jul 202526min
How to feel Ready... Even when you're not
In this episode I talk about this quote by Rebekah Pierre (and do a terrible job of remembering it in the moment) but its important to reference it properly: "Perhaps you saw the screen in front of y...
4 Jul 202536min
