Messy Social Work

In this episode, Rich and Tim explore the practicalities of analysis. Rich draws on his wealth of experiences and deep dives into analysis. Tim showcases his podcasting skills with an expertly timed musical interlude, which allows Tim and Rich to transition smoothly to talk about the Relational Activism Manifesto. Finally, we say goodbye before concluding with an Eckart Tolle quote—no, wait, we then say goodbye again!

In this episode we speak with Team Manager of a Family Placement Team, Toni Mayo. She talked about: 
 - Different types of kindship care arrangements
 - How LA's can improve their support for Kinship Carers
 - How Social workers can support Kinship Carers

Tim shares his experience of attending the Kempe Conference, and learning about the Family Finding Model developed by Kevin Campbell, and finally we touch upon FGC. 

In this episode, we speak to the brilliant and wonderful, Kar-Man. She generously and articulately shares her story and experience of social workers engaging with her. 

We talk about Kinship Care Week (07th -014th October), referencing the following: 
https://kinship.org.uk/get-involved/kinship-care-week/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/championing-kinship-care-national-kinship-care-strategy
https://issuu.com/coram8/docs/incorporating_what_matters_to_children_into_kinshi

Finally we talk about Family Group Conferences - the benefits of them and challenges to overcome when introducing them to families. 

This week Tim Fisher and Rich Devine explore the role of story in social work and how we define parental engagement. 

The link for Rhian Taylor's book is here: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fosterboy-Rhian-Taylor/dp/183816202X

https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Fosterboy-by-Rhian-Taylor/9781838162023

 The Gaps website article discussed is here - https://gaps.org.uk/how-to-make-a-social-worker-reflections-on-social-work-education/

E-mail for Rhian: [email protected]

BASW Child Protection Master Class Series:

https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

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https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

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https://www.relationalactivism.com/upcoming

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This week I interview Rob Tucker, Director and Independent Social Work Consultant at RGT Training and Consultancy Ltd.

He is one  of the most impressive and inspiring social workers I have met. I wish every social worker had the chance to learn from Rob about communication skills with children. In my view, he is unparalleled in his knowledge, skill and has an infectious passion for the work. If you want to get in touch with Rob, you can reach out to him on his Linked-in Page. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. 

BASW Child Protection Master Class Series:
https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

Relational Activism Webinar Series:
https://www.relationalactivism.com/upcoming

Any questions please contact me on [email protected]

Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW

Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends, and leave a review - positive, or negative, all feedback welcome. 

BASW Child Protection Master Class Series:
https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

Relational Activism Webinar Series:
https://www.relationalactivism.com/upcoming

Any questions please contact me on [email protected]

Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW

Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends, and leave a review - positive, or negative, all feedback welcome.

BASW Child Protection Master Class Series:
https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

Relational Activism Webinar Series:
https://www.relationalactivism.com/upcoming

Any questions please contact me on [email protected]

Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW

Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/

If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends, and leave a review - positive, or negative, all feedback welcome.

BASW Child Protection Master Class Series:
https://www.basw.co.uk/basw-child-protection-masterclass-series

Relational Activism Webinar Series:
https://www.relationalactivism.com/upcoming

Any questions please contact me on [email protected]

Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW

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