Social Work Radio

This week, inspired by THIS news article, our hosts are exploring how these numbers compare to past trends and whether they match what frontline social workers experience. As they discuss the scale of intervention, and the impact of poverty and early intervention cuts, they ask the question: Are we removing too many children from families?   Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the...

This week our hosts discuss the draw to morally grey characters... can you relate...?   Created by social workers, for social workers. Tune in every Friday!  

This week our hosts are delving into the world of social media, examining a number of recent high profile cases that have seen social media influencers and family YouTubers come under scrutiny. What are the safeguarding views? What about the issues surrounding child consent? Is there space for online monitoring? Join the conversation, every Friday. Created by social workers, for social workers.

This week our hosts are discussing the appeal that is currently underway to allow the media to name the family court judges, social workers, and guardians involved in the care of Sara Sharif, ahead of her death. Is there ever a need to publicly name social workers? What are the pros and cons of this transparent approach to proceedings? And how can social work professionals better engage with the m...

This week our hosts are discussing Elon Musk's recent interest in CSA, along with the broader issues as a whole: Do we need another national enquiry into this issue? What do we think of the incoming mandatory reporting laws?   Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

On this week's show, our hosts discuss the phenomenon of the 'back to work' blues... Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the discussion, every Friday morning.

This week our hosts are reviewing social work throughout 2024, working through the top news stories, features, and columns - as voted by you - at Social Work News from January to December. Created by social workers, for social workers. Listen every Friday morning.

This week our hosts are discussing the tragic case of Sara Sharif - the social services interventions in the run-up to Sara's death, the media coverage of the trial - which saw her father and stepmother convicted of her murder - the need for a statutory inquiry, and what Sara's legacy may be for other children. Created by social workers, for social workers. Listen every Friday morning.,

This week, our hosts discuss their personal views on assisted dying, the arguments for and against, and the impact that the Bill may have on the profession.   Created for social workers, by social workers. Join the conversation, every Friday morning.

This week, our hosts draw on news articles published at Social Work News about Greg Wallace and Conor McGregor, and explore the role of men in social work and society, while asking themselves the question: What can we do to help provide men and boys with better role models? Join the conversation every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

In the same week the government announced a major overhaul of children's social care to tackle profiteering , our hosts discuss their thoughts on the proposed changes, their thoughts on profit in social care, and reflect on the expansion of Staying Close - and what it will mean. Join the conversation, every Friday morning. By social workers, for social workers.

This week on Social Work Radio  our hosts, Vince Peart and Cara Davis, chat all things Social Worker of the Year Awards. Don't miss it...= Created for social workers, by social workers. Join the conversation, every Friday.

This week, our hosts discuss the historic US election result, as well as delving into the state of UK politics right now. How much do politics really matter to social workers? Is there a duty on social workers to be political? What shifts have politics caused to social workers during our time in the profession, and what impact have political changes had upon clients in our time as practitioners?  ...

This week, our hosts discuss dating as a social worker - does being a social worker throw up additional complications when dating? Would you date a fellow social worker? Would you 'swipe right' on someone connected to a client? And if you're already in a relationship, does being a social worker affect it? Join the conversation, every Friday morning with Social Work Radio - created by social worker...

This week, our hosts discuss the benefits of AI in social work, as well as the problems they feel it could cause. What are the concerns about the ethical and practical applications of AI, and do we risk some people getting left behind?   Join the conversation, every Friday morning with Social Work Radio - created by social workers, for social workers.

Could you be a foster carer? What are the rewards and challenges? And what unique skills do social workers bring to fostering? This week on Social Work Radio, our host Vince chats with social worker Claire Nelson about how she combines her busy job with being a foster carer. Does being a social worker make her a better foster carer? What skills are interchangeable? And how does she find it working...

On this week's episode, our hosts discuss their views on Social Work England as a regulator, the changes to CPD as announced this week , and what they think is next for the regulator. Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

On this week's episode, inspired by THIS article, our hosts explore how social workers can find their ideal role. What are the signs you've found the perfect social work job for you? How can you balance autonomy and support? And does burnout necessarily mean you're in the wrong job? Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

On this week's episode, our hosts ask, are social workers being asked to manage extreme emotional and professional demands without enough support? Are social workers able to identify our breaking points? What is the impact of emotional labour on social workers and our practice - and what needs to change? Join the conversation every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

On this week's episode, inspired by this recent article, our social work hosts discuss both the the benefits and potential downsides of hybrid working for social workers. How does hybrid working impact team dynamics, peer support, and communication? How does it impact social work practice and clients? Has it created a gap in the social services delivered, or if it has led to innovation in approach...

As Ofsted announced plans this week to eliminate single-word judgments from their evaluation framework for children’s social care, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss their experiences with Ofsted inspections to date, their reactions to the news of this "landmark overhaul," and their hopes for the future of inspections. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday...

On this week's episode, inspired by this article , our hosts Vince and Cara discuss stereotypes in social work, examining portrayals in the media, TV, movies, and books. Is there anything harmful about these stereotypes? And do they each consider themselves to be 'typical' social workers?   Join the conversation every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

Where do we draw the line on being a social worker and being a person? On this week's episode, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss whether being a social worker restricts your freedoms - online and in the real world? How do we define ‘bringing the profession into disrepute?' Does being a social worker change the way you see the world? Are you more likely to intervene and involve yourself with members...

On this week's episode, our hosts Vince and Cara delve into the difficult subject of the recent riots that have impacted communities across the country for the past week. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

* Please note: this episode was recorded earlier this week, before the judge ruled that the children involved in the case be returned to the care of extended family.   On this week's episode, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss how they felt watching the news of the riots in Leeds unfold this week, and their own experiences of working with people who’ve had their children removed. Where is the line b...