Scottish RCC Workers Podcast

n this episode, I'm joined by Dan Crowley for a fascinating and heartfelt conversation about the realities of creating children's homes where young people can truly thrive. Dan shares some of the hidden insights into the sector, from how people find suitable properties and finance children's homes, to the challenges of setting them up and making them work. But we also explore something much deeper...

I recently sat down with Clive Shirland for a conversation about something I think we need to keep talking about — the future of residential care and what we can do better for children and young people. We talked about the things that really matter. Do we have the right approaches? Are we giving staff and services the resources they actually need? Could mentoring and coaching make a difference? An...

I talk with Dominy Roe who is managing director of Transfom Uk . This interview with Dominy Roe explores how lived experience of the care system can shape a more compassionate, relational and therapeutic approach to residential care. At its heart is a powerful question: what did children in care need then, and how can we create that for children now? The conversation explores how Dominy’s own expe...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kaz Jack, a Registered Manager with Pebbles Care, based in Penrith, a town close to the English–Scottish border. In this conversation, we explore the importance of relational practice, why connection should always come before correction, and the psychology behind working in a trauma-informed way. Kaz shares valuable insights into how the language we use...

In this episode I talk to Angela Griffiths who is an independent consultant and trainer about her career & her soon to be published book about leadership and management within residential childcare settings. The yet untitled book offers those with experience and those new to the role with an essential guide to leadership and management . I’m sure you will agree with me that this is a largely u...

In this episode, I sit down with Richard Cross to explore the often-overlooked topic of group work in residential childcare. Together, we discuss why understanding group dynamics is essential for practitioners, how groups can influence behaviour, belonging, identity, and resilience, and why formal education and training programmes often give this area far less attention than it deserves. Drawing o...

An interview with Andy Thompson from CYP First a leading training provider based in England . Andy has extensive experience managing children's houses whereby his houses received outstanding ratings by OFSTED . Since 2017 Andy has been training the children's services workforce via his company 'CYP First' which her co founded with his business partner . This episode looks at Andy&#...

In this episode I talk with Karen O'Donnell about her twenty six year career working within the sector . We cover lots of topics including hearing about the opening of her new service for children . This was an enlightening interview that is worth a listen .

In this episode I talk to author Jane Dalgleish about her new book entitled ' An Essential Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Residential Childcare: Lessons from the frontline on how you’ll laugh, love and cry … all before lunchtime. I found this interview to be very interesting and recommend the book to everyone connected with the field .

Rebecca Harrison from Manchester based Children's RCC service called Parkwood Care talks about her career journey & the work currently being undertaken at Parkwood Care

Keywordssocial work, residential care, Care Inspectorate, community support, children's welfare, trauma-informed care, social services, Scotland, child protection, family supportsummaryIn this conversation, Ian Henderson , a seasoned social worker, shares his extensive experience in the field of social work, particularly focusing on children's welfare and residential care. He discusses the...

In this conversation, Joe Gibb & Dr Yvalia Febrer discusses the innovative training course developed by Kingston University & the Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust for staff in children's homes, emphasizing the need for higher qualifications and the role of social pedagogy in improving residential childcare practices across the UK. He highlights the importance of contextualizing training and the n...

In this conversation, Colin discusses his extensive experience in residential childcare, emphasizing the importance of psychology in understanding and supporting children. He introduces the Pillars of Parenting model, which focuses on individual needs and relationships, and critiques current challenges in residential care. Colin also reflects on the future of care, government initiatives, and the...

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Inthis episode I talk to a residential manager about his own experience ofworking across residential childcare both within Scotland and Ireland . Wecover topics such as using lived experience safely , qualifications , theimpact of historic abuse cases , the importance of using correct language, tacklingstigma  plus much more , so withoutfurther a do please welcome Jamie Long to the podcast

1. In this episode I talk to Adele Sutherland who is employed by Pebbles Care as a trainee psychologist . During our discussion we hear about Adeles journey from sessional residential childcare worker to trainee psychologist . We hear about Adeles view in respect of education levels of the workforce , her thoughts about the promise , challenges around planned and unplanned admissions, plus much mo...

In this episode I talk to commissioning expert Marie Tucker . We cover lots of ground including a discussion about commissioning , the purpose of RCC & we also cover some of the challenges plus much more .

Consultant & trainer Steph Hunter talks to Joe Gibb about a range of topics connected to residential Childcare

In this interview I talk to Arlene Kyle who is director of Roots & Wings Social Care. We cover lots of ground starting off by hearing about Arlene's own journey into social care . We then consider the importance of a supportive environment & how support and supervision is important . We also consider topics such as what the main challenges are for the sector and whether a place exists for...

In this episode I talk to Shumela Ahmed who is managing director of the social enterprise 'Resilience Learning Partnership'. We cover lots of ground & amongst other things we look at the importance of using lived experience ethically . We also talk about areas such as the continued roll out of the promise & the use of the residential child care sector in Scotland . Please have a li...

In this episode I talk to Thomas Seisay who has started up a hairdressing training academy for care experienced people. We hear about what motivated Thomas to start the academy alongside hearing about some of the barriers that he has experienced along the way . We also hear about Thomas's thoughts about barriers faced by care experienced people & what needs to be done to make society a mor...

In this episode I speak with Professor Mark Smith , head of social work at Dundee University about his point of view about residential childcare in Scotland . Themes discussed include: The changing landscape of residential care Positive developments in residential care Challenges & misconceptions The role of education & social pedagogy plus much more ...

In this episode I speak with Declan Andrews . Declan works for an organisation called 'Our Promise'. Declan speaks about his point of view about pertinent issues such as recruitment, boundaries , physical restraint , culture & 'The Promise' plus much more .

In part two we explore Evelyn's point of view about areas of practice in relation to worker education , the Promise , physical restraint as well as exploring what we could learn from other countries in relation to good practice .

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