Social Work Radio

• Should we be more open to recruiting social workers with a criminal history?

  Inspired by this news story about Tommy Sheridan this week, our podcast hosts debate the specific factors influencing decisions about employing individuals with criminal convictions in sensitive professional roles. They discuss potential risks, public trust, and safeguarding concerns, highlight the importance of rehabilitation, and explore how a balanced approach can be achieved, ensuring both protection of vulnerable individuals and fairness in employment opportunities. Join the conversation every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

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• How social work makes your world a little brighter

  On this week’s episode, our social work hosts reflect on how social work has deepened their empathy and compassion, and improved their personal relationships and interactions. Created by social workers, for social workers Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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• Does being a social worker change your view of the world?

  On this week’s episode, our hosts discuss how working in social work has shaped their views on social justice, inequalities, and systemic challenges. They reflect on how their personal views sometimes clash with those of friends, and share strategies for managing their emotional responses. Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social worker, for social workers.

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• Sex and The Supreme Court

  This week our hosts are taking a closer look at the recent Supreme Court ruling, summarising the key outcomes and its implications. Together, they examine how political parties are navigating this issue, the tensions it has created, and the implications of the ruling for social work practice - particularly around single-sex services and safeguarding issues. Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

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• Friend, friend, social worker friend...

  This week, our hosts Vince and Cara are reflecting on two stories published at mysocialworknews.com this week: Is it appropriate to be friends with your manager? and My best friend at work is leaving for a new job, and it hurts worse than a break-up as they explore boundaries, the potential for conflict, and how friendships can enhance or complicate professional roles. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation, every Friday morning.  

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