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| Conversations from Conferences: Finding Hope in the Work | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:03:02 | |
I recently attending 2 conferences that didn't feel like conferences at all. The Contextual Safeguarding Conference in Durham and the Trauma Informed Consultancy Services Conference in Manchester (mini celebration for events that take place outside of London!). I wanted to share all my reflections with you, messy, unedited, reading from my notes and very clearly still on a high from being with likeminded people, learning and very much seeing hope in action. If you wanted to go to the conferences and couldn't, listen to hear the highlights, and if you are feeling dejected or disillusioned, listen and borrow some hope from me. I talk about this book: Doing Real-Life Change in Children’s Social Care: Embedded Research in Practice I referenced Dr Ron Dodzo: https://www.instagram.com/theaccessiblepsychologist/?hl=en
https://www.contextualsafeguarding.org.uk/ Ciara McCelland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciara-mcclelland-0a211b250/?originalSubdomain=uk Lets connect!
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| The Cupboard That Changed My Career: Why Good Training Starts With How You Learn | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:22:49 | |
This might be the most important episode I’ve ever shared. It’s about a cupboard — but really, it’s about care, action, and what it means to truly learn as a social worker. I tell the story of a messy cupboard in my first job, how clearing it shaped the way I’ve approached learning ever since, and why I believe training isn’t something you can just “do” to people. If you’ve ever wondered what makes good social work training work, or why I care so deeply about The Social Work Collective Academy, this episode explains everything. 👉 Join The Collective Academy for reflective, bite-sized, high-quality training for newly qualified social workers: https://www.socialworksorted.com/subscriptions Lets connect!
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| Your first allocated family: How to Stay Grounded, Confident, and Clear | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:25:11 | |
This is for you if you are a newly qualified social worker who has just been allocated their first family to work with. That stomach-drop moment? It's completely normal—and I'm here to walk you through it. Inside this episode:
I am sharing a behind the scenes insight to ASYE Core Skills Training and talk about The Social Work Collective Academy—a resource-packed space to support new social workers through every step of their first year. Lets connect!
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| Reflections: On working with 'difficult' people | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:08:15 | |
In this bitesize episode I invite you to reflect with me: Lets connect!
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| Free Live Networking Event: Starting in Social Work | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:03:50 | |
Join the free live networking event: Lets connect!
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| The dynamics of social workers and foster carers, with Debbie Bright | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:50:59 | |
In this episode I talk to Debbie Bright, a foster carer with years of experience who advocates for fostering and support for foster carers. Lets connect!
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| Using circular questions as a newly qualified social worker | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:09:24 | |
In this episode I give 3 examples of circular questions that newly qualified social workers can use in practice. Lets connect!
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| Asking for feedback as a newly qualified social worker | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:15:59 | |
If you would rather watch this via Instagram live then head here. Lets connect!
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| 4 steps to starting an assessment | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:17:53 | |
In this episode I talk about;
This is ideal to listen to if you are a student or newly qualified social worker. Lets connect!
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| Assessment Skills for New Social Workers: new training | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:17:04 | |
An outline of my new CPD accredited training and a brief introduction to me, and Social Work Sorted, for anyone new to this podcast. Lets connect!
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| Using social media as a social worker: My experience | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:19:01 | |
In this episode, I reflect on my experiences as a social worker using social media. Lets connect!
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| Enhancing home visits: 5 steps for planning | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:19:42 | |
In this episode, I wanted to share a recent instagram live session I hosted on home visits for social workers. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, I believe these insights will help you approach home visits with confidence and make the most out of your practice. Join me as we explore important aspects such as planning, communication, observation, and support during home visits. I talk about: Lets connect!
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| Social work and media with Wayne Reid | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:36:07 | |
In this episode I talk to Wayne about; OUTLANDERS - https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2021/feb/outlanders-hidden-narratives-social-workers-colour The Triple ‘A’ Chinwag - https://www.basw.co.uk/triple-chinwag-basw-england-mini-series Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS) webpage - https://www.basw.co.uk/black-ethnic-minority-professionals-symposium-bps Anti-racism in Social Work portfolio - https://workingclass-academics.co.uk/2021/03/08/anti-racism-in-social-work-portfolio-by-wayne-reid/ Ambition Navigation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a7vqOeTyMY Lets connect!
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| Assessment Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers: Where to Start and What to Know | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:26:15 | |
In this episode I'm offering a practical, compassionate guide to help newly qualified social workers feel more confident about assessment work—especially child and family assessments. In this episode, you’ll learn:
I'm also excited to share upcoming ASYE Core Skills Training, a two-day online course designed to offer a consistent, supportive induction for new social workers—perfect for individuals or local authorities looking to strengthen their training offer. Resources mentioned:
https://www.socialworksorted.com/free-ebook
https://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/childandfamilyassessmentguide
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| Research in Social Work with Professor Martin Webber | 31 May 2023 | 00:48:31 | |
Martin is Professor of Social Work at the University of York. Lets connect!
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| Feeling like you are in the way as a new social worker | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:13:55 | |
In this episode I talk about the common feeling of newly qualified social workers... Lets connect!
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| Values, goal setting and well-being for New Social Workers | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:12:38 | |
In this episode I invite you to reflect on any goals you set in January. Lets connect!
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| Trauma Informed Practice with Lisa Cherry | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:55:02 | |
In this episode I talk to Lisa Cherry, an author, researcher, trainer and consultant about trauma informed practice and so much more.
To connect with Lisa and find out more about her work: Lets connect!
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| Challenges for New Social Workers with Dr Bernadette Moorhead | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:47:01 | |
In this episode we talk about:
Lets connect!
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| Colonialized Attachment, Drama therapy and Social Work with Wabriya King | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
In this episode we talk about:
Wabriya discusses her chapter Colonialized Attachment: A Dramatherapy Perspective by Wabriya King in Lets connect!
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| Social Work Interviews: 5 questions you should be asking | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:10:10 | |
This episode is based on one of my blog posts from last year: Lets connect!
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| How to feel Ready... Even when you're not | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
In this episode I talk about this quote by Rebekah Pierre (and do a terrible job of remembering it in the moment) but its important to reference it properly: "Perhaps you saw the screen in front of you as the final destination. It was not; your words, written about but without me, would not remain hidden forever." It's from this article: https://basw.co.uk/articles/open-letter-social-worker-who-wrote-my-case-files Boundaries: https://www.socialworksorted.com/post/about-me-deciding-non-negotiable-boundaries-part-5 Case records: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1926820 Child Protection Processes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZA4ZNLXnEs 12 weeks to Confidence in Practice Available for members of The Collective Learning Hub - Join here ASYE Core Skills Training Enquire about group booking Lets connect!
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| Challenges of working in multi disciplinary teams with Nana and Rob @thesocialworkerandthementor Podcast | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:52:49 | |
In this episode I talk to Rob and Nana about their podcast, why it works, the challenges they both face in their professions and their advice for new social workers. Lets connect!
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| Overwhelm, taking action and taking care, for new social workers | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
This week the UK government released a statement on Strategy for Children's social care. Lets connect!
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| Working with perpetrators of domestic abuse/with Ciara Bergman | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:46:50 | |
In this episode I talk to Ciara Bergman, Head of Perpetrator Services at Respect. Coercive Control in Children's and Mothers' Lives: Emma Katz: 9780190922221: hive.co.uk Understanding and Responding to Economic Abuse: Nicola Sharp-Jeffs: 9781801174183: hive.co.uk Podcast - Safe & Together Institute (safeandtogetherinstitute.com)
Lets connect!
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| ASPIRE: BLMK Aspiring Senior Practitioner Programme 'Tim' | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
In this episode I talk to Tim, a senior practitioner working in adults services within a hospital team. Tim shares his experience as a senior practitioner, adapting to the shift in role and responsibilities as well as managing supervision. Thank you so much to Tim for his time and for sharing his experience. Lets connect!
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| ASPIRE: BLMK Aspiring Senior Practitioner Programme 'Elizabeth' | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:27:08 | |
In this episode I talk to Elizabeth, a senior practitioner in children’s services. Elizabeth talks about her social work journey, her role within her team and the ways she brings creativity to her position as a senior practitioner. Thank you to Elizabeth for sharing her experiences! Lets connect!
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| ASPIRE: BLMK Aspiring Senior Practitioner Programme 'Jenny' | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:30:32 | |
ASPIRE is a Social Work Sorted series produced on behalf of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Teaching Partnership. In this episode I talk to Jenny, a senior practitioner working in adults services. We talk about her experience as a senior practitioner, the difference in ‘knowing’ and ‘showing’ (Millers Pyramid) and advice for social workers considering moving into a senior practitioner role. A huge thank you to Jenny for giving up her time to contribute to this series. Lets connect!
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| ASPIRE: BLMK Teaching Partnership & The Aspiring Senior Practitioner Programme Episode 1 | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:43:29 | |
ASPIRE is a Social Work Sorted series produced on behalf of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Teaching Partnership. Lets connect!
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| How your ASYE prepares you to Aspire for more | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:08:11 | |
An introductory episode to talk you through a project I've been working on. ASPIRE is a Social Work Sorted series produced on behalf of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Teaching Partnership. The first instalment of the ASPIRE series is a focus on the Aspiring Senior Practitioner Programme In this episode I talk about how this project is relevant to YOU, new social workers, and why it's ok to start thinking about your future career development, skills and progress. To find more about ASPIRE: Home - Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Health (blmkhealthandcarepartnership.org) Lets connect!
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| Realistic plans for New Social Workers | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:11:22 | |
In this episode I talk to you about your plans for the year Lets connect!
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| Reflection & Hope: An End of Year Special | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:21:36 | |
I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this episode: In order of appearance on the podcast:
Bernadette Moorhead - School of Social Work and Arts (csu.edu.au)
The Social Worker & The Mentor Podcast - YouTube Martin Webber - host of Social Work Research Podcast Social Work Research Podcast – Martin Webber's blog Social Work Research Podcast on Apple Podcasts Dr Mim Fox and Lis Murphy - hosts of The Social Work Stories Podcast The Social Work Stories Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Social Work Stories Podcast Nadia, Fran and Eugene - hosts of The Social Matters Podcast The Social Matters Podcast on Apple Podcasts Rich Devine - Host of Rich Devine's Social Work Practice Podcast Rich Devine’s Social Work Practice Podcast on Apple Podcasts Curtis Powell - host of The Social Work Race Podcast The Social Work Race Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Lets connect!
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| Say what you see (Recording and Written Skill for New Social Workers) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:13:15 | |
A bitesize learning episode to support you in practice. To book ASYE Core Skills training head here: https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/asye-core-skills-clarity-and-confidence-for-early-practice Lets connect!
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| New Social Workers and career progression | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:10:42 | |
In this episode I talk about Lets connect!
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| From Social Work to Social Work Sorted -About me | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:18:24 | |
Its been nearly 2 years since Social Work Sorted was founded. Lets connect!
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| Climate Crisis and Green Social Work with Professor Lena Dominelli | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:44:35 | |
This is a conversation I will always remember. Doing Flood Science differently Lets connect!
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| How to manage decision making and disagreement as a new social worker | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:10:46 | |
One of many challenges for new social workers: decision making and disagreement
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| Family Group Conferencing & Parental Advocacy with guest Tim Fisher | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:52:58 | |
In this episode with guest Tim Fisher, we talk about
Some of the resources Tim mentions in the episode: Lets connect!
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| How to make difficult phone calls in social work | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:12:44 | |
Phone conversations are a huge part of social work practice.
If this episode helped you then please let me know! Lets connect!
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| Social work, stress and the benefit of breath with Miranda and Sam from The Breath Connection | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:43:20 | |
I loved talking all things breath with Sam and Miranda from the North West based The Breath Connection! Lets connect!
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| New social workers - stop taking everything so personally! | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:12:14 | |
New social workers tell me all the time; 'it feels personal'
If this episode helped you then please let me know! Lets connect!
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| Social Work Propaganda I'm not falling for | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:43:22 | |
The instagram trend 'propaganda I'm not falling for' caught my eye and I couldn't help but post a social worker version. In this episode I'm unpicking some of the statements and sharing why I included them. References: https://thestudentsocialworkhub.wordpress.com/2020/07/25/social-workers-as-super-heroes/ Lets connect!
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| Theory and Reflection in Social Work with Siobhan Maclean | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:39:42 | |
It was amazing to talk to Siobhan Maclean about theory and reflection for newly qualified social workers. Lets connect!
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| How to take care of yourself: newly qualified social workers, overwhelm and burnout | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:23:40 | |
As a new social worker, overwhelm can happen very easily. Lets connect!
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| What social worker's can learn from Experts by Experience/ with Rebekah Pierre | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:37:34 | |
I spoke to Rebekah Pierre; expert by experience, author, journalist, and BASW professional officer about; Guardian article on care review: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/23/children-social-care-review-england-communities Guardian article on unregulated placements: I was placed in an adult hostel at 17 – and I can tell you, the British state is an appalling parent | Rebekah Pierre | The Guardian Lets connect!
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| What does 'direct work' in social work really mean? with Rich Devine | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:59:50 | |
In this episode I chat to Rich Devine, an experienced social worker and writer about all things direct work. Working with denied child abuse by Andrew Turnell Lets connect!
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| Introduction to court skills | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:19:48 | |
In this episode I look at; Lets connect!
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| Episode 11: International Safeguarding with Ann Marie Christian | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:04:26 | |
In this episode I chat to Ann Marie Christian, a Safeguarding expert speaker, trainer and author. Lets connect!
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| Episode 10: Make music part of care planning, w/ Grace Meadows from Music for dementia | 24 May 2022 | 00:52:22 | |
Grace is the campaign manager for Music with dementia and a music therapist with a passion for sharing the power of music. Lets connect!
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| Episode 9: Direct Work in Social Work using children's books | 10 May 2022 | 00:13:50 | |
This episode looks at how you can use children's books in your direct work session. Lets connect!
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