This is a huge topic but Introduction to Assessment is just that; an introduction.

For newly qualified social workers feeling overwhelmed with child and family assessment, Introduction to Assessment is step by step, video, audio and guide to help you.

Using the prompts from Introduction to Assessment, I take you through questions you can ask and ideas for direct work, to gain an insight into family history and functioning.

To get Introduction to Assessment: guide, video and audio, follow this link. 

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In this episode I talk about 3 ideas I hold with me when I start something new, and how you can adapt these for your first year in social work. 

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In this episode I talk about the importance of considering environments when making and receiving phone calls

-Managing your basic needs
-Ensuring the safety of the person you are contacting
-Tips to support people through a phone call

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Recommended further reading:

https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/64461_Hutchison_Chapter_7.pdf

Ferguson, H, Warwick, L, Cooner, TS, et al. The nature and culture of social work with children and families in long-term casework: Findings from a qualitative longitudinal study. Child & Family Social Work. 2020; 25: 694–703. https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12746 

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In this epsiode:

-What makes a phone call 'difficult'
-Recognising challenges
-Strategies to manage 'difficult' phone conversations

This is part one, make sure you are subscribed for part 2 on this podcast and youtube.

Link to free training - Confident Communication 

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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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To join my monthly membership where I share video resources and host live Q&A's head here: www.socialworksorted.com/thecollective 

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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/

To get in touch with me:

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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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