Welcome back to Series 2 of The Career Interview podcast! This week, Rachael speaks to Carly who works as an Adult social worker. We discuss what the key things to consider when choosing a role within social care such as the individual you want to work with as well as the different kinds of environment, what a typical week looks like for Carly including how she goes about effectively assessing the needs of an individual and what career progression opportunities there are. We also touch on how this role has changed Carly as a person, why she finds it so rewarding and the different ways you can find a role in social care. 

Disclaimer: We touch on some difficult topics including domestic violence and child abuse so I’ll understand if this isn’t the episode for you. 

Useful Links:

Legislation:

Protection of Children act 1999: Focussed on safeguarding children and supporting families: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/14/notes/division/2 

Mental health act 1983: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/contents 

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Focus on the ability for people to make decision themselves https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/921428/Mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice.pdf 

 Routes into social work:

Thinkahead: https://thinkahead.org/ 

Step up program: https://www5.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_capita78.asp?newms=info1 

Social work England: https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/

Useful resources:

Siobhan Maclean: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErZbztI7SWtBYWqG6Bptmw/featured 

Understanding Social Work by Neil Thompson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Social-Work-Preparing-Practice/dp/0230221807 

The Social Work Tutor Podcast: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KqDP/