So What Social Work

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So What: Social Work, hosted by Abigail and Josh, is a bold, honest podcast for social work students, newly qualified and early-career practitioners, and anyone finding their feet in adult social care. Through candid conversations, lived experience, humour, professional development, and critical reflection, they unpack the realities of social work and themes such as social justice, alongside the systems shaping people’s lives. The podcast cuts through jargon to offer relatable insights, practical reflection, and real conversations about practice and social work education.

Episodes

  1. 4 days ago

    Episode 2: Practice Learning Opportunity

    This episode explores student social workers’ Practice Learning Opportunities (PLOs), more commonly known as placements. Our hosts reflect on their own experiences of undertaking PLOs during social work training, discussing expectations, different placement settings, commonly used acronyms, and the differences they have encountered both as students and as Practice Educators. The episode also features questions submitted by three social work students, which are discussed and answered throughout the conversation. To support clarity throughout the podcast, some professional terms referenced in the discussion are explained below. Statutory Social Work Statutory social work refers to social work carried out under the legal duties and powers of local authorities. This includes protecting and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children, adults at risk, and communities, often involving complex decisions that balance rights, risks, and needs. Accountability for these statutory interventions rests with registered social workers. Source: Scottish Government, The Role of the Registered Social Worker in Statutory Interventions https://www.gov.scot/publications/role-registered-social-worker-statutory-interventions-guidance-local-authorities/pages/2/ Practice Learning Practice learning describes the experience students gain through practical placements, where they develop and apply the skills, knowledge, and values required of professional social workers. Source: Social Care Wales, Practice Education Guidance (2019) https://socialcare.wales/cms-assets/documents/Practice-education-guidance-2019-English.pdf Got a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions and feedback to sowhatsocialwork@gmail.com. So What: Social Work with Abigail & Josh. Real conversations about adult social work, from people who've lived it. Find us on social media @SoWhatSocialWork

    36 min

  2. 4 days ago

    Episode 1: Introducing Us

    Meet your hosts, Abigail and Josh, alongside producer and co-host Tom, as they introduce themselves and share the journeys that led them into social work and on to becoming practice educators. In this opening episode, they reflect on their personal and professional experiences, the motivations behind their work, and the inspiration for creating this podcast. Join them as they set the scene for honest conversations, shared learning, and insights from the world of social work practice and education. For clarity throughout this podcast, some professional terms used in discussion are explained below. Local Authority – A local authority is an administrative organisation responsible for governing local areas within the UK, including the delivery of public services and local planning functions. Source: OCSI – “Local Authority” (https://ocsi.uk/term/local-authority/) Statutory Social Work – Statutory social work refers to social work carried out under legal duties and powers held by local authorities. This includes protecting and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children, adults at risk, and communities, often involving complex decisions that balance rights, risks, and needs. Accountability for these statutory interventions rests with registered social workers. Source: Scottish Government – The Role of the Registered Social Worker in Statutory Interventions (https://www.gov.scot/publications/role-registered-social-worker-statutory-interventions-guidance-local-authorities/pages/2/) Got a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions and feedback to sowhatsocialwork@gmail.com. So What: Social Work with Abigail & Josh. Real conversations about adult social work, from people who've lived it. Find us on social media @SoWhatSocialWork

    25 min

  3. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    TEASER - So What: Social Work - Coming July 1st

    What is adult social work really like? Join Abigail & Josh as they lift the lid on the realities of adult social work. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the social care sector, and as qualified Social Workers and Practice Educators, they bring honest conversations, practical insights, and real world experiences from the frontline of practice. Whether you're a social work student, preparing for your Practice Learning Opportunities, or a newly qualified social worker finding your feet, this podcast is designed to support you every step of the way. Each week, Abigail and Josh explore key topics, theories, and challenges in adult social work. From navigating placements and assessments to understanding power, strengths-based approaches, and everything in between. The first episode drops on Wednesday 1st July, so make sure to put a rock in your diary. Follow the podcast now to be the first to know when new weekly episodes are released. Got a question or topic you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions and feedback to sowhatsocialwork@gmail.com. So What: Social Work with Abigail & Josh. Real conversations about adult social work, from people who've lived it. Find us on social media @SoWhatSocialWork

    1 min

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So What: Social Work, hosted by Abigail and Josh, is a bold, honest podcast for social work students, newly qualified and early-career practitioners, and anyone finding their feet in adult social care. Through candid conversations, lived experience, humour, professional development, and critical reflection, they unpack the realities of social work and themes such as social justice, alongside the systems shaping people’s lives. The podcast cuts through jargon to offer relatable insights, practical reflection, and real conversations about practice and social work education.

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    Abigail and Josh
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