Episode 8: Ageism, Racism and getting into Management with Yewande from Young Black Social Workers Network
I loved talking to Yewande about all things social work. In this episode we discuss: -her social work journey -progressing into management -racism and how this impacts newly qualified social worker...
3 Maj 202250min
Episode 7: Immigration Social Work with guest Jo Schofield (@immigration_social_workers)
I spoke to Jo (@immigration_social_workers) about; -Her journey to Immigration Social Work -Beating imposter syndrome -a typical day in the life -working in government systems that conflict with socia...
18 Apr 202255min
Episode 6: Social Work Interviews: Where to start.
This episode is ideal for anyone who has a social work interview coming up. Whether it’s an interview for a job or to get on a course, I will talk you through the best way to prepare. For those of ...
11 Apr 20229min
Episode 5: Why I don't use the '3 houses' tool in my social work practice
In this episode I talk about the Signs of Safety approach, specifically the direct work tool titled '3 houses'. I talk about my experience using this tool and the common mistakes made by newly qualif...
3 Apr 202216min
Episode 4: Social Work Home Visits. Where should you sit?
Today's episode looks at the final stage of a home visit and covers; What do you step into when you walk into someone's home? Where should you sit? What should you wear? Where should you do direct wo...
24 Mars 202214min
Episode 3: Social Work Home Visits: The first knock on the door
The first knock on the door. It's a task unique to social work in the community, having to attend a home visit, knocking on the door and not knowing what is behind it. This episode covers: -being s...
16 Mars 202215min
Episode 2: Planning and safety on home visits
Aimed at Newly Qualified Social Workers, students and anyone entering social work after a break, these first few episodes of the podcast are guiding you through a home visit. This episode will take ...
7 Mars 202211min
Episode 1: Social Work Home visits: How to prepare for a visit
How do you prepare for a home visit? Based on Child Protection social work in the UK, this episode looks at the steps Newly Qualified Social Workers can take from the first point of a referral. Fo...
24 Feb 20228min
