In this episode I talk about boundaries to consider when you are chairing a meeting:
-being mindful of your space and environment
-setting intentions with your time
-ways to reduce conflict or anxiety for people attending

In the last 2 weeks the UK government announced the 'Illegal migration bill' which threatens the rights of people arriving to the UK seeking refuge and asylum. It is inhumane and discriminatory. 

BASW Statement on Illegal Migration Bill


BASW statement on the National Age Assessment Board 


Social Care in Solidarity AGAINST the Illegal Migration Bill
Sign the Petition here. 

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In this episode we talk about:

• Social Work education and what this should look like
• Practice experience and changes since covid 19 
• Making sense of your newly qualified year 

To connect with Bernadette:
Bernadette Moorhead - School of Social Work and Arts (csu.edu.au)
Bernadette Moorhead (@thesocialworkcafe) • Instagram photos and videos
The Social Work Café Podcast (thesocialworkcafe.com)

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In this episode I talk about chairing meetings:

-How to be mindful of your values 
-How to decide on an agenda i.e. order of topics to discuss
-Questions to consider in your role as chair 

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In this episode we talk about:

• Dramatherapy and spaces
• Attachment theory and barriers it creates
• Colonialized attachment 

Wabriya discusses her chapter Colonialized Attachment: A Dramatherapy Perspective by Wabriya King in
Intersectionality in the Arts Psychotherapies | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - USA (jkp.com)

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This episode is based on one of my blog posts from last year: 
5 questions YOU need to ask in your Social Work Interview (socialworksorted.com)

If you are a student social worker applying for jobs, you can sign up here for free email support to get you started with applications, standing out in your personal statement and getting the job you want!

Take a look at my video training Social Work Interview Skills for a higher level of support that you can access as and when you need it.

If you want to purchase Introduction to Assessment Guide, you can get this along with the video skills training with 15% off. 

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Managing meetings as a new social worker: Preparation 

Welcome to this Social Work Sorted series: Managing meetings as a new social worker

In this episode I cover:
-Preparing for a meeting 
-Who needs to be present 
-Explaining processes
-Building habits 

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In this episode I talk to Rob and Nana about their podcast, why it works, the challenges they both face in their professions and their advice for new social workers.

38.00 minutes in: Nana discusses an experience where he was threatened with a knife during a home visit. There is no graphic content in the episode and no further information shared.

Listen and watch The Social Worker and The Mentor podcast here:

The Social Worker & The Mentor Podcast - YouTube 

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Thesocialworkerandthementor (@thesocialworkerandthementor) • Instagram photos and videos

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This week the UK government released a statement on Strategy for Children's social care.

This episode is for new social workers who feel overwhelmed, frustrated and disappointed.

There will always be actions you can take, however small they seem.

Relevant links:

BASW Statement on UK Government Strategy for Children's Social Care | www.basw.co.uk

I mention a webinar led by Matthew Gibson - Department of Social Work and Social Care - University of Birmingham

His book is here:

https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/the-emotions-of-pride-and-shame-in-child-and-family-social-work

A note on anti racism training:

As a woman racialised as white, I recognise it is problematic for me to recommend anti racism training for local authorities without addressing some nuance around this. 

It is important to note that I do not believe anti-racism training is an exclusive 'answer' to racism in any way. It cannot be a tick box exercise and anti racism has to be completely embedded within an organisation, led by people who are part of the global majority. 

I make the suggestion of requesting anti racism training in this podcast, because I am aware that many local authorities and organisations do not offer this as a starting point. Lack of clear anti racism training and support perpetuates harm caused by racism.  I say this with the acknowledgement that I have caused harm as a white social worker because of racism and lack of anti racism training and education.

I am open to conversations and learning and unlearning around this so please get in touch if you want to. 

If you are emailing your MP you can reference relevant campaigns:

Social Work Stands Against Poverty | www.basw.co.uk

Keep caring for children up to 18 – Article 39

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In this episode I talk to Ciara Bergman, Head of Perpetrator Services at Respect.

Ciara Bergman | Respect

We cover:
-Ciara's career path and journey 
-Social work attitudes towards domestic abuse 
-Challenges of working with perpetrators in practice
-Resources for new social workers to build knowledge 

This is just one conversation on what is a huge topic, and if you work in this area and want to share your knowledge with new social workers through a podcast conversation - please get in touch! 

Resources that Ciara shares:

Engaging with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence : Practical Techniques for Early Intervention: Chris Newman: 9781849053808: hive.co.uk

Coercive Control in Children's and Mothers' Lives: Emma Katz: 9780190922221: hive.co.uk

Understanding and Responding to Economic Abuse: Nicola Sharp-Jeffs: 9781801174183: hive.co.uk

Podcast - Safe & Together Institute (safeandtogetherinstitute.com)

Full transcript available on Buzzsprout.

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In this episode I talk to Tim, a senior practitioner working in adults services within a hospital team. 

Tim shares his experience as a senior practitioner, adapting to the shift in role and responsibilities as well as managing supervision. 

Thank you so much to Tim for his time and for sharing his experience. 

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