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Scottish RCC Workers Podcast

Scottish Residential Child Care Workers Online Forum

A podcast dedicated to showcasing what"s going on in the specialist field that is residential child care.We are interested in radical stories, thoughts or opinions about residential child care.

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00:37:33

Ian Henderson & Joe Gibb

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2026/02/06

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 evolution of care practices, the challenges faced within the Care Inspectorate, and the importance of

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00:28:53

Dr Yvalia Febrer & Joe discuss social pedagogy

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/12/19

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 necessity for collaboration among different care sectors to enhance the quality of care for vulnerable

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00:36:45

Colin Maginn & Joe Gibb . Practice models & psychology

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/09/27

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 necessity of trauma-informed approaches, advocating for a more individualised focus in childcare

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00:49:11

Brian Hogan & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/08/07

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00:49:24

Jamie Long & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/06/26

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

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00:40:22

Adele Sutherland & Joe . Adele's Journey from...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/06/01

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 more . It was great to hear about Adele's journey so far and think you will find this episode interesting

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01:01:04

Marie Tucker & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/03/08

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 .

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00:35:08

Steph Hunter & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2025/01/19

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

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00:32:31

Interview with Arlene Kyle from Roots & Wings Social...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/11/01

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 profit making enterprises within residential childcare.

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00:33:15

Shumela Ahmed (RLP) & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/09/20

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 listen and share if you can. Thank you to Shumela , I really enjoyed speaking with you.

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00:17:57

Thomas Seisay 'House Of Seisay Hairdressing Training...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/08/25

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 more equitable one .

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00:31:21

Professor Mark Smith & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/08/05

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 ...

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00:51:02

Interview with Senior Residential Worker Declan Andrews

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/07/26

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 .

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01:11:18

Part 2 of the podcast interview with Evelyn

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/07/23

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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01:09:35

Evelyn Vrouwenfelder & Joe

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/06/30

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00:34:31

Lorraine Moore & Joe talk about supporting Care...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/03/25

In this episode I talk to Lorraine Moore who is hub manager at the Hub For Success an Edinburgh based partnership organisation that provides advice, guidance & support to care experienced individuals at every step of their journey into & through further & higher education . Amongst other things we hear a little bit about Lorraine's journey through care , what motivates her to offer support to the care experienced community & what the hub for success has uncovered during its engagement with those

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00:39:01

Interview with Abbi Jackson

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2024/02/11

In this episode I talk to Abbi Jackson who is an independentsocial worker, practice educator and author. During the podcast interview we hear about Abbi’s work supporting young people at Rossi Young Peoples trust . In particular we focus on a reiki pilot project that Abbi facilitated with the young people & staff within the Secure Unit of Rossi Young Peoples Trust . We also discuss Abbi’s career & points of view about the education of staff, The Promise & Abbi’s published work . So

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00:57:54

EX RCC Manager & now PHD Student Ben O'Farrell : The...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2023/04/03

In this episode I speak with ex RCC Manager & now PHD student Ben O'Farrell about his point of view about the RCC sector in Scotland. We cover lots of ground in this interview which includes discussions around the status of the sector , workforce development, the promise & possibilities for the future. So withot further a do please welcome Ben O' Farrell .

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00:36:29

Interview with Ruth & Kirsten from Crossreach about...

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2023/02/19

In this episode I interview Ruth Forster & Kirsten Callaghan who are employed as Promise Development workers with the social care organisation Crossreach. This interview will be of interest to people who work across the social care sector, who have an interest in residential child care & the role of promise development workers . During the interview you will hear about some of the positives & some of the challenges in relation to the journey associated with promise implementation alongside

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00:42:46

Joe & James Docherty

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast ·

2022/11/08

A powerful interview covering topics related to secure care , the prison system , trauma and relationships

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