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Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.

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Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.

    Should we bring back the national service?

    Should we bring back the national service?

    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?
     

    Created by social workers, for social workers.


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    • 50 min
    How to give excellent supervision to social workers

    How to give excellent supervision to social workers

    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.
     

    Created by social workers, for social workers.


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Is it time we all went back to the office?

    Is it time we all went back to the office?

    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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    • 47 min
    Are YOU a social work workaholic?

    Are YOU a social work workaholic?

    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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    • 57 min
    Working with children, but not wanting to have your own

    Working with children, but not wanting to have your own

    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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    • 48 min
    Why you should always take a cup of tea if your client offers one

    Why you should always take a cup of tea if your client offers one

    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...
    Created by social workers, for social workers.
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    • 49 min

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