In this episode, I talk about social work interview skills and the use of case studies.

I talk about how to approach case study questions, including stages of the process, seeking guidance from managers, and considering legislation and policy.

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In this episode I show you how I use Introduction to Assessment: A guide, video and audio course, to bring out the best in your assessment.

Focusing on Child's developmental needs, I share the reflections and example questions that I include in the guide, to help you in practice.

Introduction to Assessment is available now as an online course.
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In this episode I talk to you about what you need to consider when seeking the voice of children.

-Legislation, statutory guidance and consent
-Introducing your role as a social worker
-Resources to support direct work
-Tools for practice

All of these video resources and trainings are inside The Collective now.

The Collective is a monthly membership for students and newly qualified social workers.

Get through your first year in social work without burnout and set you up with practice skills for life.

For £15 a month you access a library of video resources, a private forum and live monthly Q&A sessions.

Spaces open on 1st November 2023.
Follow the link to join the waiting list.
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I was recently asked this question by someone beginning their assessed and supported year in employment (first year in social work).

I went back to an instagram post from 2021 and decided to share some ideas with you today. 

Please remember to talk to someone and tell your manager if you are experiencing emotions which are impacting your mental and physical health. 

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In this episode I speak to my wonderful and wise friend Kitty Hagenbach, 

Kitty is a very experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical practice.  A transpersonal psychotherapist, she holds an MA in Child/Adolescent & Family therapy and is trained in Peri-Natal therapy. Passionate about working preventatively, she co-founded Babies Know parenting programme and has just launched her first podcast. ‘HOW NOT TO FK UP YOUR KIDS’- Emotional intelligence for parents or those thinking of becoming a parent. 

In this episode we talk about:

-Kitty's life and career journey
-How social workers can build relationships in spite of statutory pressures
-The power of care and kindness
-How to support repair in relationships

Listen to Kitty's podcast:

https://www.hownottofuckupyourkids.co.uk/

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https://www.instagram.com/hownottofupyourkids/

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In this episode I am joined by Nimal Jude, Head of Practice Guides at Foundations.

We talk about:
-Nimal's incredible career in social work
-Stories of impact in social work
-Challenges and solutions for newly qualified social workers
-The power of culture change

To connect with Nimal follow her on linked in here. 

Listen to The anti racist listening project here

Watch Nimal's Ted Talk here


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In this episode I talk to Charlie Whittaker - Curriculum lead for Motivational Interviewing with Frontline.

Charlie shares her PHD findings and we talk about:
Good authority in motivational interviewing
Using motivational interviewing within child protection
The challenges of motivational interviewing
Using motivational interviewing where there are issues of domestic abuse

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Resources mentioned:

https://uk.jkp.com/products/motivational-interviewing-for-working-with-children-and-families

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpyr_AcKlqo

https://www.amazon.com/Applications-of-Motivational-Interviewing-15-book-series/dp/B08M3VZT2K

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In this episode I answer some of your questions:

-How to understand law and policy in practice
-How to get organised and manage time
-Making the shift from student to new social worker
-Dealing with difficult feedback
-Building rapport with children and young people and completing direct work
-Using theory, research and different approaches

In my brand new membership, The Collective, I will be holding a monthly Q&A to support you through your first year in social work. The Collective is a membership for likeminded new social workers who want to build skills for their career in a safe and supportive space.

The first cohort begins in October 2023 and you can join the waiting list now, to ensure you get a space when they open. Join the waiting list here.

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In this episode I am joined by Andy Newman from GMB Union to discuss social worker strike action in the UK.

We discuss the benefits on joining a union and the reasons why social workers have taken strike action.

For more information and articles referenced:

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/07/28/racism-driving-black-and-minority-ethnic-social-workers-into-agency-work-finds-research/

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/09/13/emergency-duty-social-workers-pause-strike-over-safety-concerns/


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*Any questions for Andy please send to me and I will forward them on

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TW: Racism, death of children.

In this episode I talk about the convicted murderer, Lucy Letby. A nurse who murdered children whilst in her role in a hospital. 

Lucy Letby is a white woman and although concerns were raised by consultants, they were not taken seriously by hospital staff and in this episode I talk about the institutional racism that contributed to harm caused. 

I am reflecting on my own racism and anti-racist learning, which is automatically problematic as a white woman and there some timestamps below to help you navigate listening as I am aware the contents of this podcast will trigger racial trauma and that is not my intention. 


If you would like to discuss or reflect on this episode please get in touch with me [email protected]


Timestamps: 

[00:06:00] I talk about my racism, internalised over time and the risk of racial trauma to global majority listeners that can happen when a white person centres their voice. 

[00:07:30] I explain I am going to be talking about Lucy Letby, a murderer convicted in the UK of killing babies in intensive care units. TW: Racism, baby loss.

[00:12:00]  I talk about the comparison between Letby’s arrest and arrests made by people in the black community - again highlighted in a post by Liz Pemberton. 

https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news/2023/07/23/outrage-over-bus-fare-arrest-of-mum/#:~:text=The%20mother%2C%20who%20was%20handcuffed,not%20show%20the%20full%20picture. Article for reference please be aware this contains links to a video of the incident and I am unaware if the woman concerned has consented to this being shared. 

[00:19:00] The social work profession response to Letby’s conviction. 

Relevant links and those discussed in this episode: 

Link to Kelechi Okafor’s instagram post about Letby:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwKuIg7KZX2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

Liz Pemberton’s instagram post relating to this case:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwICtlIovuj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Liz Pemberton is running a webinar ‘An introduction to anti-racism in the early years’. It remains the most impactful training I have ever attended and I highly recommend it: Go here to get  a ticket. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxFpTOmIrdt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

Article by Dr Je

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