In this Episode, Audrey and Baggie chat with Brian Hogan, former Deputy Director of Oberstown Children Detention Campus. Brian's career in social care spans several decades and he takes us through his work from the early years working with teenagers in Warrenstown House to his later years in Oberstown. Brian has a wonderful ability to share stories from his experiences.

Brian now operates a consultancy, Relationships at work and can be found here: https://relationships-at-work.ie/

Trigger warning: mentions of child abuse, suicide and addiction in this episode.

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Podcast Hosts:

• Audrey Moore has worked in social care for the past 23+ years in front line, management and teaching roles. Currently a consultant with Trust Social Care Consultancy, Audrey works with social care professionals and organisations providing professional supervision, mentoring, training and advice. She also works with TUDublin, lending her expertise to the student placement process.
• David Bagnall has worked in a variety of Youth Work and Social Care settings. Currently a Social Care Leader with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in Ireland. He is the parent of a visually impaired son and is an advocate for Human Rights-based Approach in Health and Social Care Services; Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination and Equality, Empowerment and Legality.

This podcast is sponsored by Trust Social Care Consultancy, for the support and development of Social Care Workers. Check out our website to see how we can support you and your staff: https://trustconsultancy.ie/