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
Do you feel like you're doing self care 'wrong' as a newly qualified social worker?
In this episode I reflect on what self care looks like for me, but also take a deep dive into unrealistic ideals of 'self care' These ideals can set us up to fail, and also mean we end up with unreal...
18 Sep 202320min
My first day as a new social worker (5 tips for starting out)
In this episode I talk about 5 actions I would take if I was having my first day in social work all over again. If this was helpful, make sure you leave a rating and review. To get in touch with m...
4 Sep 202310min
4 priorities for Starting in Social Work
In this recording of an Instagram live I talk about the values of: Perspective Compassion Networking Community To watch the live on instagram click here To sign up for the free live networking event ...
30 Aug 202314min
My 3 biggest lessons from Social Work Sorted
In this episode I talk about 3 of the biggest lessons I've learnt since founding Social Work Sorted and how all three connect to social work. If you would like to register your interest for my brand ...
28 Aug 202316min
Coping with anxiety as a student social worker/ with Le'Siran from Dear Social Worker Podcast
It was such a pleasure to be in conversation with Le'Siran. We talked about: -defining anxiety -understanding fear as a root of anxious feelings -top tips for managing feelings of anxiety and so ...
18 Aug 202327min
