The Relational Social Work Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode Sian Williams, CEO at Switchback, talks about the the importance of financial inclusion to build a fairer and more just society. The power of co-production in designing services is explored, as well as the importance of trusting relationships in supporting young men leaving custody to move towards their future aspirations.Thank you for listening to The Relational Social Work Podcast. We are always interested to learn what you thought of the episode and welcome yo...

Send us a textTo mark Kinship Week 2024, in this episode Pam Ledward, Principal Social Work Adviser at Family Rights Group talks with Matt and Hannah about working ‘with’ families, in their widest sense, including how Family Rights Group champions kinship carers, and changes that the organisation would like to see in how kinship carers are supported.Thank you for listening to The Relational Social Work Podcast. We are always interested to learn what you thought of the episode and welcome your...

"With relational trauma we need relational healing, and relational healing happens when we make a legitimate connection". Episode 2 features Ian Thomas, a social worker with a master’s degree in criminology, who brings a wealth of both lived and professional experience in trauma, addiction, criminal justice, and the children in care sector. In this episode, Ian shares his story, what is meant by trauma, the impact of trauma, and the importance of being trauma informed. This episode explores t...

Episode 1 featuring Dr. Beverley Barnett-Jones, Associate Director for System and Impact at the Nuffield Justice Observatory. This episode will introduce you to the podcast hosts, Matt Clayton and Hannah Bedford, and explore how to create hope and support change with families, recognising the struggles which families face, balancing when the state needs to intervene in the lives of children, young people and families, considering the stress which state intervention can cause for families, bal...