Social Work Radio

Will AI completely change the way we do social work?

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?

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?

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

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...

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?

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

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

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?

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

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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