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Should we allow profit in social work? Nov 29, 2024

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In the same week the government announced a major overhaul of children's social care to tackle profiteering, our hosts discuss their thoughts on the proposed changes, their thoughts on profit in social care, and reflect on the expansion of Staying Close - and what it will mean.

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The Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024 Nov 15, 2024

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This week on Social Work Radio our hosts, Vince Peart and Cara Davis, chat all things Social Worker of the Year Awards. Don't miss it...=

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Trump triumphs: What does this mean for social workers? Nov 08, 2024

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This week, our hosts discuss the historic US election result, as well as delving into the state of UK politics right now. How much do politics really matter to social workers? Is there a duty on social workers to be political? What shifts have politics caused to social workers during our time in the profession, and what impact have political changes had upon clients in our time as practitioners?

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Dating as a social worker Nov 01, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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