Social Work Radio

Dating as a social worker Nov 01, 2024

This week, our hosts discuss dating as a social worker - does being a social worker throw up additional complications when dating? Would you date a fellow social worker? Would you 'swipe right' on someone connected to a client? And if you're already in a relationship, does being a social worker affect it?

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Will AI completely change the way we do social work? Oct 18, 2024

This week, our hosts discuss the benefits of AI in social work, as well as the problems they feel it could cause. What are the concerns about the ethical and practical applications of AI, and do we risk some people getting left behind?

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Could you be a social worker AND a foster carer? Oct 11, 2024

Could you be a foster carer? What are the rewards and challenges? And what unique skills do social workers bring to fostering?

This week on Social Work Radio, our host Vince chats with social worker Claire Nelson about how she combines her busy job with being a foster carer. Does being a social worker make her a better foster carer? What skills are interchangeable? And how does she find it working with social workers, when she's in her foster carer role?

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What’s going wrong with Social Work England? Oct 04, 2024

On this week's episode, our hosts discuss their views on Social Work England as a regulator, the changes to CPD as announced this week, and what they think is next for the regulator.

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How to find the perfect social work job for you Sep 27, 2024

On this week's episode, inspired by THIS article, our hosts explore how social workers can find their ideal role. What are the signs you've found the perfect social work job for you? How can you balance autonomy and support? And does burnout necessarily mean you're in the wrong job?

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Expecting social workers to walk through water and not get wet... Sep 20, 2024

On this week's episode, our hosts ask, are social workers being asked to manage extreme emotional and professional demands without enough support?

Are social workers able to identify our breaking points?

What is the impact of emotional labour on social workers and our practice - and what needs to change?

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Is hybrid working helping or hindering social workers? Sep 13, 2024

On this week's episode, inspired by this recent article, our social work hosts discuss both the the benefits and potential downsides of hybrid working for social workers.

How does hybrid working impact team dynamics, peer support, and communication? How does it impact social work practice and clients? Has it created a gap in the social services delivered, or if it has led to innovation in approaches to client care?

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Ofsted Sep 06, 2024

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.

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The 10 biggest stereotypes about social workers Aug 23, 2024

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?

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Can you ever really switch off from being a social worker? Aug 16, 2024

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’?

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The UK anti-immigration riots Aug 09, 2024

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.

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The Leeds social work riot Jul 26, 2024

* 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 situations like this? How do the social workers managing this case now cope, and do events like this place additional scrutiny and threat on our entire profession?

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The prison system is broken - how can we fix it? Jul 19, 2024

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?

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The rise of the far-right should terrify social workers Jul 12, 2024

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?

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It's a Labour win: what next for social workers? Jul 05, 2024

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.

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How to find healthier coping strategies for social workers Jun 28, 2024

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.

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Should we bring back the national service? Jun 21, 2024

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?

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How to give excellent supervision to social workers Jun 07, 2024

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.

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Is it time we all went back to the office? May 31, 2024

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?

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Are YOU a social work workaholic? May 24, 2024

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?

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Working with children, but not wanting to have your own May 10, 2024

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.

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Why you should always take a cup of tea if your client offers one May 03, 2024

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...

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Child stars and social workers Apr 26, 2024

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 this week's episode of Social Work Radio, inspired by THIS article, published this week at www.mysocialworknews.com

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Cats, dogs, and social workers Apr 19, 2024

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.

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Is it okay to cry about work? Apr 12, 2024

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.

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Spring cleaning for social workers Apr 05, 2024

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!

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Terrible self-care ideas for social workers Mar 29, 2024

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.

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A social worker's guide to making friends Mar 22, 2024

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!

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Are you a perfectionist procrastinator? Mar 08, 2024

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!

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Social work stress (and how to reduce it) Mar 01, 2024

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?

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Ethical dilemmas in social work Feb 23, 2024

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 Donation Dilemma. Play along at home and figure out whether or not your own ethics align with our hosts.

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Ten ways to improve social work retention Feb 16, 2024

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.

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What Myers-Briggs personality types make the best social workers? Feb 09, 2024

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.

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Should social workers be doing a lot more for our clients? Feb 02, 2024

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?

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The heartbreaking case of Bronson Battersby Jan 26, 2024

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..?"

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The harm (and good) that being a social worker does to your own family Jan 19, 2024

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.

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Social workers are far more valuable than we believe ourselves to be Jan 12, 2024

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?

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A 2023 social work review Jan 05, 2024

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?

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Merry Christmas social workers! Dec 22, 2023

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!

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We need a kinder way of inspecting social workers and our services Dec 15, 2023

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.

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Did you choose social work, or did social work choose you? Dec 01, 2023

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 it's something would-be social workers are simply born with, begging the question: are some people destined to become social workers..?

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10 things we really love about being a social worker Nov 24, 2023

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?

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Do we need more men in social work? Nov 17, 2023

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.

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The (Alternative) Social Worker of The Year Awards Nov 10, 2023

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!

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For all the ones who didn’t make the night Nov 03, 2023

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.

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How do you cope with the things you must do as a social worker? Oct 28, 2023

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?

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What does it take to be a good social worker? Oct 21, 2023

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?

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Jade’s Law: what rights should parents who murder their partners have? Oct 13, 2023

It's another difficult topic this week as our hosts examine the new Jade's Law - named for Jade Ward, who - one week after ending their relationship - was brutally murdered by her former partner in 2021, while their four children slept upstairs.

Vince and Tilly discuss the sad case that inspired the law, the ethics behind the legalities, and the likely impact on all those it will affect.

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Using social work skills to improve your relationship Oct 06, 2023

This week on #SocialWorkRadio, our hosts are exploring how to use your social work skills to improve your relationship - whether it's as a partner, a daughter/son, or a friend.

Also, Vince and Tilly explore their own relationships as they try to answer the question: is there a danger of ‘social working’ our friends, family, and lovers, and of looking too deeply into things?

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The celebrities who really need a social work intervention Sep 29, 2023

On this week's episode of Social Work Radio, our hosts Vince and Tilly discuss celebrities they feel would benefit from a social work intervention, and how they would go about it. What starts as a light-hearted thought exercise ends up taking quite an emotional turn for our social work duo...

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Am I too young/too old to be a social worker? Sep 22, 2023

Inspired by a Social Work Supervision question submitted to www.mysocialworknews.com earlier this month, on this week's video episode, our hosts Vince and Tilly ask whether you can be too young or too old to become a social worker, and what benefits - if any - each offers.

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The warning signs that you’re working too hard in social work Sep 15, 2023

On this week's episode, inspired by two recent articles in Social Work News HERE and HERE, our hosts Vince and Tilly explore the warning signs that you're working too hard in social work, ask whether managers need to be attuned to these, and discuss how you can sensitively raise the issue of others showing signs of stress.

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The Lucy Letby baby murders Sep 08, 2023

On 21st August 2023, Lucy Letby was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole life order for the seven murders and seven attempted murders committed against 13 infants.

On this week's episode of Social Work Radio, the mood is more somber as Vince and Tilly sensitively explore the harrowing case of the serial killer through a social work lens.

You can also WATCH THE VIDEO of this week's podcast by visiting our homepage.

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Knowing your worth as a social worker, and a person Sep 01, 2023

On this week's episode, inspired by this article written by Social Work News columnist Millie Glass, Vince and Tilly delve into a frequently hilarious discussion - complete with roleplay! - on the importance of self-esteem, of feeling valued as a social worker, and knowing your worth.

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The damage social work does to your body Aug 25, 2023

On this week's episode, inspired by this article written by Social Work News columnist Tilly Baden, Tilly is joined by co-host Vince Peart to discuss the impact social work can have on our physical well-being.

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Ask us anything! We answer your social work questions... Aug 18, 2023

This week, on this special 'in-person' edition of Social Work News, hosts Vince and Tilly answer your social work questions.

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Stop leaving your children with partners you hardly know Aug 11, 2023

This week, hosts Vince and Tilly take inspiration from this recent controversial article to ask: is it victim-blaming to ask mothers to protect their children from partners? Should everyone do a Sarah’s law and Claire’s law check on every new partner? Is the Cinderella effect real? And should social workers embed the risk of partners/boyfriends who are not a child’s birth parent into their assessments more?

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How to be a more respectful social worker Aug 04, 2023

This week, hosts Vince and Tilly examine the importance of respect in social work - what we should expect to give, what we should expect to receive - and discuss what they would each want to see from a social worker visiting them in their homes.

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What do your clients really think about you? Jul 28, 2023

This week our dynamic duo is together in person!

Watch this week's episode in full right HERE (or at www.mysocialworknews.com) as our hosts Vince and Tilly ask: should social work client feedback be sought more often and more formally? Should social workers be reviewed publicly? And what review would Vince and Tilly give themselves?

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The dark secrets of surviving social work Jul 21, 2023

This week, inspired by this recent article by the same name, published at mysocialworknews.com, our hosts Vince and Tilly take a closer look at the dark secrets of surviving in social work.

How many of these do you do?

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Imposter syndrome in social work Jul 07, 2023

This week, our hosts examine the issue of imposter syndrome in social work: what is it, and is it normal?

Vince and Tilly share their own experiences of imposter syndrome, reveal how it has impacted their careers, and share their top tips for combatting it in your own.

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Are happier social workers better social workers? Jun 30, 2023

This week, hosts Vince and Tilly ask the question: 'do happier social workers make better social workers?'

Inspired by American social worker Ashley Campbell's column this week at mysocialworknews.com, our dynamic duo discuss the difference in our work when we're happy rather than struggling, ask whether it's ever acceptable to moan and complain in front of the people we support, and question how often our happiness as social workers is (and should be!) checked by our employers.

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Managing professional boundaries in social work Jun 23, 2023

This week, hosts Vince and Tilly reflect on two recent news stories published at www.mysocialworknews.com about social workers crossing the professional boundaries with clients, and discuss the difficulties of being human, empathetic, and caring, while not opening yourself up to the potential to cross professional boundaries.

They ask, what is more important, true love or success at work? How often do we think social workers develop feelings for clients but never act on them? How often do we think social workers have relationships and friendships with clients, but never get found out?

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Surviving your first year as a social worker Jun 16, 2023

This week, hosts Vince and Tilly each look back on their first year in social work, reflecting on the lessons learned, the mistakes made, and the advice they would give to their younger selves. They also reveal their messages of advice and encouragement for NQSWs starting their careers now, and discuss how universities and employers can better support new social workers.

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How to ’social work’ yourself Jun 09, 2023

This week, join our hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they carry explore the idea of 'social working' yourself, discuss whether the responsibility for 'care' should lie with the individual or the employer, and - rather hilariously - indulge in a bit of roleplay as they carry out a social work assessment of one another...

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A social worker can do the job of two women (literally) Jun 02, 2023

Following this popular news story at mysocialworknews.com this week - about a social worker barred from the profession after it was discovered she was holding down two full-time jobs with two different local authorities - our Social Work Radio hosts ask: can one social worker really do the job of two? Is there any justification for what Ms N did? Did her actions really warrant being struck off? And is this an isolated incident, or are there likely to be other social workers out there getting away with this?

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Social workers are all hypocrites May 26, 2023

This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts, Vince and Tilly, ask the question - are all social workers hypocrites - guilty of not practising what they preach?

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Ask me anything: social work edition May 19, 2023

This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts, Vince and Tilly, tackle YOUR questions about social work.

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Should social workers do fewer hours? May 12, 2023

This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts and experienced social workers, Vince and Tilly, explore the subject of how many hours social workers should really be working, whether shift work, condensed hours, or a four-day week can ever really work for this particular profession, and answer the dreaded question: are we workaholics?

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Dealing with people who lie to social workers May 05, 2023

This week's podcast episode explores how to deal with people who lie to social workers, and follows on from Vince's guide of the same name, which was published this week at www.mysocialworknews.com

In the same week that MP Stella Creasy revealed a malicious troll had reported her to children's services because he disagreed with her 'extreme views,' leading to an investigation of her family, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, reflect on the idea of criminalising false complaints to social services, and discuss moments in their own practice where they were lied to or misled - either by clients, or other professionals.

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The murder of Finley Boden Apr 21, 2023

The mood is sombre this week as Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, turn their attention to the murder of 10-month-old Finley Boden, at the hands of his parents.

As the pair examine what is known about Finley's too-short life, they reflect on parallels with other infamous cases of child deaths where social workers were involved, discuss the public's reaction and media narrative of the case, and ask: how can social workers balance strengths-based practice, and wanting to keep families together, with avoiding misplaced hope and too much optimism?

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Three years of Covid Apr 14, 2023

Days after Tory MP Flick Drummond said "social workers stayed at home" during the pandemic, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, looks back on three years of Covid.

The duo remember the impact of that first lockdown on the workforce, the clients, and the profession, and examine the impact Covid continues to have to this day.

Was the effort of social workers during Covid truly acknowledged? Join the discussion, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

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How do we get rid of the bad apples in social work? Apr 07, 2023

Join Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they reflect on some of Social Work England's most recent, and disturbing, fitness to practise hearings, and ask: does social work have a problem with its workforce? What are the themes? Should our recruitment be more rigorous? And are Social Work England's decisions usually right?

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Are social workers taken advantage of because we care too much? Mar 31, 2023

Are loyal social workers being 'exploited' by their managers?

Is being good at your job setting you up to be taken advantage of?

These are the questions on our Social Work Radio co-hosts' lips this week as Vince and Tilly - herself, a social work manager - discuss this new research, which claims that, instead of protecting or rewarding them, loyal employees are being "selectively and ironically targeted by managers for exploitative practices."

Join the discussion...

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Celebrity social workers Mar 24, 2023

Does social work need an injection of glamorous celebdom?

That's the question this week as Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, explore the benefits of famous faces representing the profession on the frontline, run down the list of celebrities who are known to have social work mothers, and discuss which celebrities they think would make the best social workers - and why.

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A social worker has won Love Island Mar 17, 2023

As Bedford social worker Sanam Harrinanan stormed to victory on Love Island this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, discuss the reaction of the social work community to her win, whether there's a route back to frontline social work after a stint on reality TV, and whether they themselves would ever be tempted to follow in Sanam's footsteps...

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The books that changed our lives Mar 10, 2023

What is the most important book you've read, as a social worker?

Taking World Book Day as their inspiration this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, break down the best books all social workers should be reading, as well as exploring their own favourite fiction and non-fictions books, and the impact they've had.

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Why are social workers quitting in record numbers? Mar 03, 2023

5,400 social workers left the profession in the past year- a 9% rise on the previous year and a record high, according to DfE census data, revealed this week.

Social Work Radio hosts Vince and Tilly explore the reasons behind this worsening situation, asking why more people now than ever before are leaving social work, and discussing what can be done do to retain the workforce.

Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

Social workers on ’OnlyFans’ Feb 24, 2023

In the same week that our most popular story on Social Work News was about a former social worker who now earns five times her salary publishing explicit content on OnlyFans, join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they discuss their thoughts about what's appropriate and what isn't when it comes to social workers on OnlyFans.

(More hilarious roleplay is involved...)

You don't want to miss this one.

Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

Dating and relationships in social work Feb 17, 2023

Join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, for this Valentine's-themed podcast examining the realities of dating and relationships in social work.

Hold back the laughter (if you can) while the pair chat everything from 'fessing up to being a social worker in your online dating profile, and the complications of office romances, to both the difficulties and benefits of dating outside of the profession, and the very real possibility of Vince getting 'cancelled' because he only bought chocolates for the women in his office on Tuesday...

Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

Does Hogwarts need a school social worker? Feb 10, 2023

Well, we certainly think so! Social workers - and Harry Potter superfans - Vince and Tilly share their plans for tackling every social work issue you could possibly imagine at Hogwarts.

Dubbing themselves the social workers for Slytherin and Hufflepuff, that leaves two House slots open...are you game? Email applications to press@mysocialworknews.com

Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

There’s a wounded healer inside every social worker Feb 03, 2023

On a recent Social Work News writers retreat, Social Work Radio hosts - and frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden got the opportunity to podcast in person!

Join our dynamic duo as they discuss the wounded healer inside every social worker - and watch the accompanying VIDEO of their chat right here!

Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

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Swearing in social work Jan 27, 2023

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss swearing in social work:

Are social workers generally 'swear-y' people? Do adult and children's teams have different dynamics for communication and banter? If the people you support say rude words, should you write them down in your case notes? Would the general public be surprised to find out how social workers communicate with one another?

Find out what our duo have to say on the matter...(don't worry, no offensive four-letter words!)

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

The things your social work manager wants you to know Jan 20, 2023

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss Tilly's recent article, in which she - herself, a social work manager - revealed the 10 things your social work manager would like you to know.

Buckle up for an interesting ride - which, to Tilly's horror, even includes a bit of role play - as they dissect the list, in their bid to help you improve the relationship they believe is central to effective practice.

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

How social work changes you as a person Jan 13, 2023

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and experienced frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they reflect on the transformative effect of being a social worker.

Together they consider whether it's possible to keep the professional impact of the job from seeping in your personal life, examine the effect the work has had on each of them, and close the show by answering the ultimate question: "Knowing what you know now, would you still become a social worker?

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

A social work review of 2022 Dec 30, 2022

Today on Social Work Radio, in a special festive edition, hosts Vince Peart and Tilly Baden take a look back at a year in social work stories.

From light-hearted features to more serious new stories, Vince and Tilly take a walk back through the year, examining 12 of the most popular stories published on Social Work News throughout 2022.

You can find links to all 12 stories in our companion article.

Charlotte Kirin: Just Stop Oil Dec 16, 2022

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart chats with social worker Charlotte Kirin who was recently arrested and charged with intentionally recklessly causing a public nuisance, when she scaled a gantry at junction 31 on the M25 during a Just Stop Oil protest.

In this episode, Charlotte shares her journey into social work, taking a look back at her 20-year career on the frontline, delves into her climate change concerns, and reveals what sparked her move into activism.

Support Climate Action Support Pathway here.

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

How to best prepare social work students for practice Dec 09, 2022

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social worker Tilly Baden as they reflect on this controversial opinion column, published this week by The Secret Social Worker on www.mysocialworknews.com

Join the pair as they share what they both agree and disagree with the article's author on, discuss how best to prepare social work students for practice, reflect on their own experiences as students and on placements, and explore how universities and employers can better work together.

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

10 signs your social work manager is toxic Dec 02, 2022

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social work manager Tilly Baden as they explore what makes a toxic social work manager - whether it's taking credit for your ideas, not respecting your boundaries, or breaching confidentiality and gossiping behind your back.

Join the pair as they work their way through the list - inspired by Tilly's article of the same name - and see if they raise any red flags for you.

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

The 10 regrets of the dying Nov 25, 2022

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they delve into another difficult topic - the regrets of the dying - inspired by the book of the same name, by Georgina Scull.

Join the pair as they work their way through the list, reflecting on their own experiences - both personal and professional - and each answering the question nobody wants to think about: 'what would you do if you had one year left to live?'

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Can we stop parents from killing their own children? Nov 18, 2022

In this episode, host Vince Peart - an independent social worker, and content editor of Social Work News - is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they discuss the question asked by all social workers at one time or another: Can we stop parents from killing their own children?

Follow their discussion as they examine risk factors, explore blame culture, and revisit tragic cases that made media headlines across the globe.

Relevant Links:

- CDC's Risk and Protective Factors

- National Library of Medicine's Early identification of Risk of Child Abuse Fatalities: Possibilities and Limits of Prevention

- Child Welfare Information Gateway's Risk Factors of Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Behind the scenes at The Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022 Nov 10, 2022

This week Social Work Radio host Vince Peart walks co-host Tilly Baden through a night of glitz, glamour, and golden awards, with behind the scenes interviews from The Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022, held in London last Friday (watch our VIDEO here!)

Social Work News chatted with host Ashley John-Baptiste, chief social worker Lyn Romeo, chair of the board of trustees Peter Hay, BASW's Vava Tampa and Ruth Allen, and lots of lovely award winners!

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Why are 67% of social workers considering leaving the profession Nov 03, 2022

In our pilot episode, join host Vince Peart - an independent social worker, and content editor of Social Work News - as he chats to co-host and social worker Tilly Baden about why 67% of social workers are considering leaving the profession.

Settle in as they lift the veil on the reality behind the social care headlines, examine the pressures facing the profession, share how they've maintained their love for the work...and land on the figure they think social workers should really be paid!

Plus there's some chat about kittens. Obviously.

Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

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