In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith talks with Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults. In a wide-ranging discussion, Lyn talks about her Australian roots, her current role and the importance of keeping social work personal, curious and, above all, hopeful.

In this episode, Carolyn Smith talks with Maxine Walton about the central role that hospital social work and intermediate care plays in the health and social care system.

In this fascinating discussion, Maxine talks about power imbalances, the importance of relational social work and working with people towards their goals.

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In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, safeguarding lead Louise White talks about her career, the role of her team and why safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.

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In Episode 4 of the Social Work Sessions, Somerset’s Principal Social Worker, Carolyn Smith, speaks to Professor Michael Preston-Shoot.

Michael is an Emeritus Professor of social work at the

In this conversation, which ranges from the medieval to the modern, Michael sets out the legal, ethical and moral case for making safeguarding personal.

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Somerset Council's Principal Social Worker for Adults, Carolyn Smith, speaks to social workers Holly Stockdale and Sue Richardson about their respective roles in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. Holly is a Learning & Development Advanced Practitioner and Sue is a recent graduate from our ASYE scheme.

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Paul Coles, Assistant Director for Commissioning in Somerset Council's Adult Services, talks about his career in social work and the importance of good commissioning.

Carolyn Smith, Principal Social Worker for Somerset Council's Adult Services, introduces the new podcast series Social Work Sessions.

Carolyn Smith, Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care in Somerset Council talks to Professor Michael Preston-Shoot about his career and his role in safeguarding, specifically around self neglect.

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