Podcast Episodes

New Social Workers and career progression

In this episode I talk about

-why new social workers need to think about career progression
-redefining 'progress' in social work 
-the barriers to you …

3 years, 8 months ago

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From Social Work to Social Work Sorted -About me

Its been nearly 2 years since Social Work Sorted was founded. 

As Social Work Sorted: The Podcast grows and I move into Training & Consultancy, I want…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Climate Crisis and Green Social Work with Professor Lena Dominelli

This is a conversation I will always remember.
I am very grateful to Professor Lena Dominelli for taking the time to speak to me.
In this episode we …

3 years, 9 months ago

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How to manage decision making and disagreement as a new social worker

One of many challenges for new social workers: decision making and disagreement 

In this episode:

Managing the pressure of decision making Challenges f…

3 years, 9 months ago

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Family Group Conferencing & Parental Advocacy with guest Tim Fisher

In this episode with guest Tim Fisher, we talk about 

Tim’s journey into social work Family Group ConferencingRelational activism Parental Advocacy

Som…

3 years, 10 months ago

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How to make difficult phone calls in social work

Phone conversations are a huge part of social work practice.

In this episode:

Why do we need to use phone calls for difficult information? How do we sh…

3 years, 10 months ago

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Social work, stress and the benefit of breath with Miranda and Sam from The Breath Connection

I loved talking all things breath with Sam and Miranda from the North West based The Breath Connection!

In this episode we discuss:
-how breath work c…

3 years, 10 months ago

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New social workers - stop taking everything so personally!

New social workers tell me all the time; 'it feels personal'  

In this episode:

How to look after yourself when something feels personalHow to rational…

3 years, 11 months ago

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Starting in social work: Week 4. Your first Assessment

Assessment is a huge topic to try and fit into one podcast but in this episode I talk about;

How to explain an assessmentWhat to consider when startin…

3 years, 11 months ago

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Starting in Social Work: Week 3. Induction and Shadowing

For anyone starting their assessed and supported year in employment (or even those starting on placement) I am going to guide you through your first …

3 years, 11 months ago

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