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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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55:01

Ofsted

Social Work Radio ·

2024/09/06

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 morning.

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52:15

The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/08/23

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.

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53:43

Can you ever really switch off from being a social...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/08/16

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 of the public? Should we be able to make a ‘citizens intervention’? Join the conversation, every Friday

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55:53

The UK anti-immigration riots

Social Work Radio ·

2024/08/09

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.

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01:02:51

The Leeds social work riot

Social Work Radio ·

2024/07/26

* 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 between accepting the anger of grief and not allowing it to escalate? Can police presence inflame

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52:38

The prison system is broken - how can we fix it?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/07/19

On this week's podcast, inspired by this opinion column, Vince and Cara discuss their experiences of working with people in prison - the good, and the bad. They explore different prison systems around the world, and ask: how do you balance deferral with rehabilitation and reform? Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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51:32

The rise of the far-right should terrify social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/07/12

On this week's podcast, inspired by this opinion column, Vince and Cara discuss Trump, Reform, and the National Rally - and ask the question: has there ever been a scarier time, politically, in their lifetime?Do they see this issue going away? What will the Tories do now? And what is our duty as social workers here, in the face of all that is going on? Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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56:01

It's a Labour win: what next for social workers?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/07/05

What do we want to see from a Labour government?On this week's podcast, Vince and Cara discuss the results of yesterday's general election, and what they'd like to see from Labour, after 14 years of Tory rule. Join them as they break down the Labour manifesto, and discuss exactly what this new government may mean for social workers. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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57:48

How to find healthier coping strategies for social...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/06/28

On this week's podcast - inspired by this article on mysocialworknews.com - our hosts Vince and Cara discuss healthy vs unhealthy coping strategies, the potential benefits and impacts of keeping stimulated, and whether there should be a duty of care from social work employers when it comes to dealing with the stress of the job.Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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50:52

Should we bring back the national service?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/06/21

On this week's podcast, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss their take on PM Rishi Sunak's proposal to bring back national service. What are their issues with this? How do they think young people will react, and how would they have reacted when they were younger? And is there a better way to engage the young people of this country?Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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01:04:04

How to give excellent supervision to social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/06/07

On this week's podcast, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss whether they feel therapy is necessary for social workers, explore their own experiences with supervision - both as social workers and managers - and each share their top tips for giving and receiving quality supervision.Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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47:58

Is it time we all went back to the office?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/05/31

On this week's podcast, our hosts - and fellow social workers - Vince and Cara discuss how their working lives have changed since Covid, the pros and cons of the profession moving to hybrid working, examine the idea of an 'ideal' working pattern, and finally ask the question - is it time we all went back to the office?Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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57:25

Are YOU a social work workaholic?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/05/24

Are you a social work workaholic?This week our hosts, and fellow social workers, Vince and Cara, take the test to find out if they are a social work workaholic - will you play along at home? Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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48:52

Working with children, but not wanting to have your own

Social Work Radio ·

2024/05/10

Is there a stigma to being a children’s social worker without children? This week our hosts, and fellow social workers, Vince and Cara, are exploring the impact that being a parent has on the work we do. And, inspired by THIS column published at mysocialworknews.com, Cara discusses what it's like for her to be a children's social worker who doesn't want to have children of her own. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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49:00

Why you should always take a cup of tea if your...

Social Work Radio ·

2024/05/03

Do you accept a drink from your clients when you visit them in their home?This week our hosts, and fellow social workers, Vince and Cara, explore the reasons you should always say yes, if you can. It may sound like a small issue, but - as we'll find out in the episode - this simple moment can set the scene for so much... Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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52:13

Child stars and social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/04/26

From Corey Feldman, and Judy Garland, to Lindsay Lohan, Macaulay Culkin, and Britney Spears, there is a long history of child stars succumbing to the pressure of the public eye. But what about child stars of the modern age - i.e. social media stars? Is there a duty on social workers to intervene with children who are in the public eye? Who determines what risk these children are at? And at what age are children truly able to consent to being shared with the world? Join our hosts Vince and Cara for

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48:32

Cats, dogs, and social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/04/19

How do social workers feel about working with pets in people’s homes? Have there been a lot of ‘hairy’ experiences in the line of duty, and is it fair for social workers to ask clients to take their pets out of the room? This week, following on from THIS Social Work Supervision column published this week at www.mysocialworknews.com, our hosts Vince and Cara discuss pets, home visits, and the effect this can have on your connection with a client.Created by social workers, for social workers. Join

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57:28

Is it okay to cry about work?

Social Work Radio ·

2024/04/12

This week, responding to this news story, published this week, our hosts Vince and Cara explore whether it's okay to cry at work, how often they've each done it, and break down the stigma of showing emotion in a social work office.Created by social workers, for social workers. Join in the discussion, every Friday morning.

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52:46

Spring cleaning for social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/04/05

As we usher April in the door, it's time to discuss... spring cleaning for social workers! Are you a fan of the annual reset/out with the old, in with the new? Our hosts Vince and Cara share their top 10 tips for the ol' social work spring clean!Created by social workers, for social workers. Join in the discussion, every Friday morning.

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55:54

Terrible self-care ideas for social workers

Social Work Radio ·

2024/03/29

Let’s be honest, what toxic self-care have we previously indulged in? What genuinely helpful self-care support could our employers give us? And what self-care tips would you give your younger social work self? This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts Vince and Cara are exploring the topic of self-care - in all its glory! Join the discussion.Created by social workers, for social workers.

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