In this podcast we start to look at the conflicts at the heart of the social work role. How do we respond to influences - our own and society's - that push us into controlling rather than helping? How do we use our power well?

7b Social control

In 2024 the platform was handed over to the ARM-OUR; a podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement, where courage meets compassion, and connection flourishes within our community.

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In this episode, we delve into the heart of social work, focusing on the vital role of connection. We explore how taking the time to rest and rejuvenate can actually strengthen the bonds we build with those we work for and with.  We share practical strategies, powerful stories from the field, and discuss the intersection of rest, connection, and social justice.  Join us as we reflect on how rest not only nurtures us as individuals but also empowers us to forge stronger, more meaningful connections in our work. Let's discover together how embracing rest can be a radical act of resistance and a cornerstone of effective social work.

2a Rest and Connection: The Heartbeat of Social Work

In this inaugural episode of ARM-OUR, you'll have the chance to meet the six powerful women who form the nucleus of our community.  Each of us bring a unique perspective, passion, and wealth of experience to our collective resistance. Focussing on one of the 4Cs that make up our values (Courage, Compassion, Connection and Community), we discuss our personal and professional journeys, reflecting on the role of self-awareness, intentionality, and supportive individuals in shaping our paths.

1 Meet the Team – Courageous Connections: Nurturing Compassion in Our Community

In our final podcast of series 8, we do our annual review of the year in social work. We are joined by Sylvia and Shantel from the Anti-Racism Movement, who are taking over as hosts. We reflect on the way social workers have responded to events over the last year and share our hopes for the future.

10b Review of the year

In this final episode about sustaining yourself as a social worker, we explore the need for recognition and respect for social work. This enables good working conditions and supports social workers to offer trusted expertise to children, adults and families.

10a Recognition and respect

We continue our series on sustainable social work by looking at how social workers can practise authentic self-care. We discuss how self-care is really a shared endeavour with peers, and the importance of seeing it as activism for good social work. We are excited to be joined by Shantel Thomas and Sylvia Smith, who will be taking over as hosts in April.

7b Social control

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