Psychological safety in social work
This week, our social work hosts delve into what psychological safety means in professional environments, explore how it enables better professional decision-making, and reflect on how it can improve ...
25 Juli 202545min
What's more important, money or happiness?
This week, our social work hosts reflect on what's more important - money or happiness - as they explore the dispute over market-rate pay increases for social workers at Brighton & Hove City Council, ...
18 Juli 202550min
Reform teenagers in charge of adult and children’s services
Inspired by THIS news story, about the recent appointment of young Reform councillors Joseph Boam (22) and Charles Pugsley (19) at Leicestershire County Council, our hosts are discussing public and pr...
13 Juni 20251h
Boomer parenting habits that would terrify social workers in 2025
Inspired by THIS column, this week our hosts are exploring how parenting supervision and surveillance have dramatically changed in the past 40 years, discussing the freedom versus safety debate. As th...
6 Juni 20251h 4min
Social work on the cusp of radical change
Inspired by THIS article and THIS column, this week our hosts are exploring the idea of Artificial Intelligence in social work, highlighting potential benefits - such as reduced admin and streamlined ...
30 Maj 202554min
Changing the social work script
On this week's show, our hosts provide an overview of Social Work England’s new 'Change the Script' campaign, highlighting the research findings about negative public perceptions of social workers, an...
23 Maj 202557min
Should we be more open to recruiting social workers with a criminal history?
Inspired by this news story about Tommy Sheridan this week, our podcast hosts debate the specific factors influencing decisions about employing individuals with criminal convictions in sensitive profe...
16 Maj 20251h 2min
How social work makes your world a little brighter
On this week’s episode, our social work hosts reflect on how social work has deepened their empathy and compassion, and improved their personal relationships and interactions. Created by social worker...
9 Maj 202549min
