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Social Work Radio

Social Work Radio

Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.

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01:01:19

A social worker's guide to making friends

Social Work Radio ·

2024/03/22

Does hardship, trauma, and shared pain bond us as friends? Have you made friends in social work, and what are the differences between your social work friends and your 'normal' friends? This week, host Vince is joined by a new face, social worker Cara Davis, to chat through friends and social work!Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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52:53

Are you a perfectionist procrastinator?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/03/08

Are you a perfectionist, a procrastinator, or both?Is it possible to be perfect in social work? How do we avoid procrastination at work? And how do we manage the unrealistic expectations of others? Explore the topic of perfectionist procrastinating with our Social Work Radio hosts! Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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49:20

Social work stress (and how to reduce it)

Social Work Radio ·

2024/03/01

In this week's episode of Social Work Radio, our hosts are tackling the topic of 'stress' - what are their own symptoms of work stress, what are their individual coping strategies, and where does the line come in terms of how much employers need to be helping?To what extent do we simply have to accept that social work is stressful? And what are the tips we should all be bearing in mind? Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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52:29

Ethical dilemmas in social work

Social Work Radio ·

2024/02/23

The biggest challenge of an ethical dilemma is that it does not offer an obvious solution that would comply with ethical norms.Throughout the history of humanity, people have faced such dilemmas and, in this week's episode of Social Work Radio, Vince and Tilly explore the concept of ethical dilemmas in social work, laying out examples each have encountered in the workplace. They also work their way through some popular ethical dilemmas, including The Trolley Problem, The Lying Doctor, and The Organ

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51:41

Ten ways to improve social work retention

Social Work Radio ·

2024/02/16

This week, our Social Work Radio hosts explore why current retention rates in social work - across both children's and adults - are so poor, and each propose five ways we could see them improve. Join the discussion every Friday. Created FOR social workers, BY social workers.

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46:51

What Myers-Briggs personality types make the best...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/02/09

This week on Social Work Radio, Vince puts co-host Tilly through her paces as she undertakes the Myers-Briggs personality test live on the show, before they discusses how each of their personality types impact them as social workers. Take the test along with them to reveal your own personality type. Join the discussion every Friday. Created FOR social workers, BY social workers.

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46:12

Should social workers be doing a lot more for our...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/02/02

Should social workers be doing more for our clients? This week on Social Work Radio, hosts Vince and Tilly explore what - if anything - social workers could do to help more. What additional skills, training, and services could help us offer more to our clients - and how often do we really go outside our remit to help? Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created BY social workers, FOR social workers.

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48:28

The heartbreaking case of Bronson Battersby

Social Work Radio ·

2024/01/26

This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts examine the heartbreaking death of Bronson Battersby, dissecting the known timeline, the actions of Bronson's social worker, and examining the public's drive to apportion blame. How DO we balance our safeguarding duties with people’s rights to a private and family life? In the words of Vince: "Would the public stand their door being broken down by police and social workers after one failed visit... two... three..?" Join the conversation every Friday, with

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38:05

The harm (and good) that being a social worker does...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/01/19

Has being a social worker made you a better or worse partner? Has it made you a better or worse parent? If they could choose, would your partner and children want you to do a different job entirely? That's the question we're asking this week on Social Work Radio as Vince is once again joined by fellow columnist and social worker, Matt Bee. Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created BY social workers, FOR social workers.

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45:03

Social workers are far more valuable than we believe...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/01/12

Do social workers value themselves? Are they valued by their employers, government, and society? Are they supported by their union and professional association? As vacancy rates continue to climb, host Vince, and fellow social worker - and Social Work News columnist - Matt Bee ask themselves, how valued are social workers - truly? Created BY social workers, FOR social workers. Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

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38:07

A 2023 social work review

Social Work Radio ·

2024/01/05

Happy New Year social workers! Put 2023 to bed as our hosts Vince and Tilly walk you through a year of some of our most well-read social work stories. Did you hear the one about the social worker barred from the profession for working two jobs with two local authorities? Or the former social worker now earning five-times her previous salary on OnlyFans? Created BY social workers, FOcR social workers. Dive in, and enjoy! Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

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42:00

Merry Christmas social workers!

Social Work Radio ·

2023/12/22

Merry Christmas social workers! Once again, this week, our host Vince is joined by fellow Social Work News columnist Matt Bee for this special Christmas episode, as they discuss everything from what it's like to be a social worker - in adult or children's services - at this time of year, their favourite Christmas movies - and the social work lessons within - to what's on their social work wish-list this festive season. Plus, an appearance by....gulp...Bad Santa... don't miss out! Created BY social

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50:15

We need a kinder way of inspecting social workers and...

Social Work Radio ·

2023/12/15

This week, our hosts touch on the outcome of the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, which concluded last week. After explaining how investigations of services work in adults and children's social work, Vince and Tilly explore the coroner's findings through a social work lens, discuss what - if any - changes they expect to see to Ofsted's approach in inspections, both with schools and local authorities, and ask if there are wider lessons to be learned. Created BY social workers, FOcR

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49:53

Did you choose social work, or did social work choose...

Social Work Radio ·

2023/12/01

This week - inspired by this opinion column published over at mysocialworknews.com - our hosts are asking one another the question: Did you choose social work, or did social work choose you? Vince and Tilly talk us through how they each came to social work, at what point they knew it was the career for them, and whether they could imagine ever doing anything else - and if so, what? They also tell us whether they think people can be taught the soft skills needed to be a good social worker, or whether

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57:33

10 things we really love about being a social worker

Social Work Radio ·

2023/11/24

This week - inspired by this article - Vince and Tilly are exploring everything that is brilliant about being a social worker, as each bring their top five reasons for loving their jobs to the podcasting table. How many of these can you relate to? Created BY social workers, FOR social workers. Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

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42:02

Do we need more men in social work?

Social Work Radio ·

2023/11/17

In this episode, host Vince is joined by a special guest co-host, fellow Social Work News columnist Matt Bee, as they tackle the question: Do we need more men in social work? Is there a stigma around being a man in a caring profession? Is social work safer for men than women? Do some clients respond better to one gender over another? And with men making up just 10-20% of the social work workforce, is this a problem that needs fixing? Or not. Created BY social workers, FOR social workers. Join the

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47:35

The (Alternative) Social Worker of The Year Awards

Social Work Radio ·

2023/11/10

It's an interesting one this week on Social Work Radio as our hosts reflect on their night at the recent Social Worker of the Year Awards (visit the Social Work News Instagram page for pics of them dressed to the nines!) and round-off the celebrations with their own Alternative Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023. Who are their unsung heroes? Who are their GOATs? And who will be crowned social work villain of the year...?! Don't miss it! Created BY social workers, FOR social workers. Join the

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52:05

For all the ones who didn’t make the night

Social Work Radio ·

2023/11/03

This latest episode of Social Work Radio isn't easy. But it IS important. This week, our hosts tackle an incredibly difficult topic, inspired by this powerful column published at mysocialworknews.com by our content editor - and podcast host - Vince Peart. **Trigger warning: this episode contains themes of mental health, depression, and suicide** If you're struggling, please speak to someone, whether a friend or a professional. Visit The Samaritans for contact information. You are not alone. Join the

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42:19

How do you cope with the things you must do as a...

Social Work Radio ·

2023/10/28

In this week's Social Work Radio episode, our hosts discuss their experiences of dealing with the difficult side of social work - depriving people of liberty and removing children from their parents - and how these things sit with them afterwards. How do YOU cope with the things you must do as a social worker? Join the conversation every Friday; for social workers, by social workers

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47:53

What does it take to be a good social worker?

Social Work Radio ·

2023/10/21

This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts are feeling inspired by this popular article from a new writer over at www.mysocialworknews.com and are asking the question, what qualities make for a good social worker? Created BY social workers, FOR social workers. Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

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