Days after Tory MP Flick Drummond said "social workers stayed at home" during the pandemic, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, looks back on three years of Covid. The duo remember the impact of that first lockdown on the workforce, the clients, and the profession, and examine the impact Covid continues to have to this day. Was the effort of social workers during Covid truly acknowledged? Join the discussion, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

Days after Tory MP Flick Drummond said <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/tory-mp-claims-social-workers-stayed-at-home-during-covid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"social workers stayed at home"</a> during the pandemic, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, looks back on three years of Covid. The duo remember the impact of that first lockdown on the workforce, the clients, and the profession, and examine the impact Covid continues to have to this day. Was the effort of social workers during Covid truly acknowledged? Join the discussion, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

Three years of Covid

Join Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they reflect on some of Social Work England's most recent, and disturbing, fitness to practise hearings, and ask: does social work have a problem with its workforce? What are the themes? Should our recruitment be more rigorous? And are Social Work England's decisions usually right? Join the discussion, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

Join Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they reflect on some of Social Work England's most recent, and disturbing, fitness to practise hearings, and ask: does social work have a problem with its workforce? What are the themes? Should our recruitment be more rigorous? And are Social Work England's decisions usually right? Join the discussion, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

How do we get rid of the bad apples in social work?

Are loyal social workers being 'exploited' by their managers? Is being good at your job setting you up to be taken advantage of? These are the questions on our Social Work Radio co-hosts' lips this week as Vince and Tilly - herself, a social work manager - discuss this new research, which claims that, instead of protecting or rewarding them, loyal employees are being "selectively and ironically targeted by managers for exploitative practices." Join the discussion... Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

Are loyal social workers being 'exploited' by their managers? Is being good at your job setting you up to be taken advantage of? These are the questions on our Social Work Radio co-hosts' lips this week as Vince and Tilly - herself, a social work manager - discuss <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/loyal-workers-are-targeted-by-managers-for-exploitation-research-shows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this new research</a>, which claims that, instead of protecting or rewarding them, loyal employees are being "selectively and ironically targeted by managers for exploitative practices." Join the discussion... Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

Are social workers taken advantage of because we care too much?

Does social work need an injection of glamorous celebdom? That's the question this week as Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, explore the benefits of famous faces representing the profession on the frontline, run down the list of celebrities who are known to have social work mothers, and discuss which celebrities they think would make the best social workers - and why. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

Does social work need an injection of glamorous celebdom? That's the question this week as Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, explore the benefits of famous faces representing the profession on the frontline, run down the list of celebrities who are known to have social work mothers, and discuss which celebrities they think would make the best social workers - and why. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

Celebrity social workers

As Bedford social worker Sanam Harrinanan stormed to victory on Love Island this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, discuss the reaction of the social work community to her win, whether there's a route back to frontline social work after a stint on reality TV, and whether they themselves would ever be tempted to follow in Sanam's footsteps... Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

As Bedford social worker Sanam Harrinanan stormed to victory on Love Island this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, discuss the reaction of the social work community to her win, whether there's a route back to frontline social work after a stint on reality TV, and whether they themselves would ever be tempted to follow in Sanam's footsteps... Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

A social worker has won Love Island

What is the most important book you've read, as a social worker? Taking World Book Day as their inspiration this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, break down the best books all social workers should be reading, as well as exploring their own favourite fiction and non-fictions books, and the impact they've had.   Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at mysocialworknews.com

What is the most important book you've read, as a social worker? Taking World Book Day as their inspiration this week, Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, break down the best books all social workers should be reading, as well as exploring their own favourite fiction and non-fictions books, and the impact they've had. Created by social workers, for social workers, read fantastic content at <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a>

The books that changed our lives

5,400 social workers left the profession in the past year- a 9% rise on the previous year and a record high, according to DfE census data, revealed this week. Social Work Radio hosts Vince and Tilly explore the reasons behind this worsening situation, asking why more people now than ever before are leaving social work, and discussing what can be done do to retain the workforce. Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

5,400 social workers left the profession in the past year- a 9% rise on the previous year and a record high, according to DfE census data, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/shocking-new-figures-reveal-social-workers-quitting-in-record-numbers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">revealed this week</a>. Social Work Radio hosts Vince and Tilly explore the reasons behind this worsening situation, asking why more people now than ever before are leaving social work, and discussing what can be done do to retain the workforce. Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a> for more content.

Why are social workers quitting in record numbers?

In the same week that our most popular story on Social Work News was about a former social worker who now earns five times her salary publishing explicit content on OnlyFans, join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they discuss their thoughts about what's appropriate and what isn't when it comes to social workers on OnlyFans. (More hilarious roleplay is involved...) You don't want to miss this one. Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

In the same week that our most popular story on Social Work News was about a <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/social-worker-who-quit-her-job-to-become-onlyfans-star-says-she-now-has-her-dream-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">former social worker who now earns five times her salary</a> publishing explicit content on OnlyFans, join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, as they discuss their thoughts about what's appropriate and what isn't when it comes to social workers on OnlyFans. (More hilarious roleplay is involved...) You don't want to miss this one. Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a> for more content.

Social workers on ’OnlyFans’

Join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, for this Valentine's-themed podcast examining the realities of dating and relationships in social work. Hold back the laughter (if you can) while the pair chat everything from 'fessing up to being a social worker in your online dating profile, and the complications of office romances, to both the difficulties and benefits of dating outside of the profession, and the very real possibility of Vince getting 'cancelled' because he only bought chocolates for the women in his office on Tuesday... Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

Join our Social Work Radio co-hosts, Vince and Tilly, for this Valentine's-themed podcast examining the realities of dating and relationships in social work. Hold back the laughter (if you can) while the pair chat everything from 'fessing up to being a social worker in your online dating profile, and the complications of office romances, to both the difficulties and benefits of dating outside of the profession, and the very real possibility of Vince getting 'cancelled' because he only bought chocolates for the women in his office on Tuesday... Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a> for more content.

Dating and relationships in social work

Well, we certainly think so! Social workers - and Harry Potter superfans - Vince and Tilly share their plans for tackling every social work issue you could possibly imagine at Hogwarts. Dubbing themselves the social workers for Slytherin and Hufflepuff, that leaves two House slots open...are you game? Email applications to press@mysocialworknews.com Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit mysocialworknews.com for more content.

Well, we certainly think so! Social workers - and Harry Potter superfans - Vince and Tilly share their plans for tackling every social work issue you could possibly imagine at Hogwarts. Dubbing themselves the social workers for Slytherin and Hufflepuff, that leaves two House slots open...are you game? Email applications to press@mysocialworknews.com Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work Radio is available every Friday from your preferred podcast provider. Visit <a href="http://mysocialworknews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mysocialworknews.com</a> for more content.

Does Hogwarts need a school social worker?

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.

On a recent Social Work News writers retreat, Social Work Radio hosts - and frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden got the opportunity to podcast in person! Join our dynamic duo as they discuss the wounded healer inside every social worker - and watch the accompanying VIDEO of their chat right here! Created for social workers, by social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline. Listen to your new Social Work Radio episode every Friday from your preferred podcast provider.

On a recent Social Work News writers retreat, Social Work Radio hosts - and frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden got the opportunity to podcast in person! Join our dynamic duo as they discuss the wounded healer inside every social worker - and watch the accompanying <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQChznJtvv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO</a> of their chat right here! Created for social workers, by social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline. Listen to your new Social Work Radio episode every Friday from your preferred podcast provider.

There’s a wounded healer inside every social worker

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss swearing in social work: Are social workers generally 'swear-y' people? Do adult and children's teams have different dynamics for communication and banter? If the people you support say rude words, should you write them down in your case notes? Would the general public be surprised to find out how social workers communicate with one another? Find out what our duo have to say on the matter...(don't worry, no offensive four-letter words!) Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss swearing in social work: Are social workers generally 'swear-y' people? Do adult and children's teams have different dynamics for communication and banter? If the people you support say rude words, should you write them down in your case notes? Would the general public be surprised to find out how social workers communicate with one another? Find out what our duo have to say on the matter...(don't worry, no offensive four-letter words!) Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Swearing in social work

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss Tilly's recent article, in which she - herself, a social work manager - revealed the 10 things your social work manager would like you to know. Buckle up for an interesting ride - which, to Tilly's horror, even includes a bit of role play - as they dissect the list, in their bid to help you improve the relationship they believe is central to effective practice. Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they discuss <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/10-things-your-social-work-manager-wants-you-to-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tilly's recent article</a>, in which she - herself, a social work manager - revealed the 10 things your social work manager would like you to know. Buckle up for an interesting ride - which, to Tilly's horror, even includes a bit of role play - as they dissect the list, in their bid to help you improve the relationship they believe is central to effective practice. Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

The things your social work manager wants you to know

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and experienced frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they reflect on the transformative effect of being a social worker. Together they consider whether it's possible to keep the professional impact of the job from seeping in your personal life, examine the effect the work has had on each of them, and close the show by answering the ultimate question: "Knowing what you know now, would you still become a social worker? Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Today on Social Work Radio, join hosts - and experienced frontline social workers - Vince Peart and Tilly Baden, as they reflect on the transformative effect of being a social worker. Together they consider whether it's possible to keep the professional impact of the job from seeping in your personal life, examine the effect the work has had on each of them, and close the show by answering the ultimate question: "Knowing what you know now, would you still become a social worker? Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

How social work changes you as a person

Today on Social Work Radio, in a special festive edition, hosts Vince Peart and Tilly Baden take a look back at a year in social work stories. From light-hearted features to more serious new stories, Vince and Tilly take a walk back through the year, examining 12 of the most popular stories published on Social Work News throughout 2022. You can find links to all 12 stories in our companion article.

Today on Social Work Radio, in a special festive edition, hosts Vince Peart and Tilly Baden take a look back at a year in social work stories. From light-hearted features to more serious new stories, Vince and Tilly take a walk back through the year, examining 12 of the most popular stories published on Social Work News throughout 2022. You can find links to all 12 stories in <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/2022-a-year-in-social-work-stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our companion article</a>.

A social work review of 2022

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart chats with social worker Charlotte Kirin who was recently arrested and charged with intentionally recklessly causing a public nuisance, when she scaled a gantry at junction 31 on the M25 during a Just Stop Oil protest. In this episode, Charlotte shares her journey into social work, taking a look back at her 20-year career on the frontline, delves into her climate change concerns, and reveals what sparked her move into activism. Support Climate Action Support Pathway here. Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart chats with social worker Charlotte Kirin who was recently <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/social-worker-arrested-and-charged-over-just-stop-oil-protest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">arrested and charged</a> with intentionally recklessly causing a public nuisance, when she scaled a gantry at junction 31 on the M25 during a <a href="https://juststopoil.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Stop Oil</a> protest. In this episode, Charlotte shares her journey into social work, taking a look back at her 20-year career on the frontline, delves into her climate change concerns, and reveals what sparked her move into activism. Support Climate Action Support Pathway <a href="https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/climate-action-support-pathway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Charlotte Kirin: Just Stop Oil

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social worker Tilly Baden as they reflect on this controversial opinion column, published this week by The Secret Social Worker on www.mysocialworknews.com Join the pair as they share what they both agree and disagree with the article's author on, discuss how best to prepare social work students for practice, reflect on their own experiences as students and on placements, and explore how universities and employers can better work together. Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social worker Tilly Baden as they reflect on <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/lecturers-aren-t-training-people-to-be-social-workers-they-re-training-people-to-think-as-they-do" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a> controversial opinion column, published this week by The Secret Social Worker on <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mysocialworknews.com</a> Join the pair as they share what they both agree and disagree with the article's author on, discuss how best to prepare social work students for practice, reflect on their own experiences as students and on placements, and explore how universities and employers can better work together. Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

How to best prepare social work students for practice

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social work manager Tilly Baden as they explore what makes a toxic social work manager - whether it's taking credit for your ideas, not respecting your boundaries, or breaching confidentiality and gossiping behind your back. Join the pair as they work their way through the list - inspired by Tilly's article of the same name - and see if they raise any red flags for you.   Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart joins co-host and social work manager Tilly Baden as they explore what makes a toxic social work manager - whether it's taking credit for your ideas, not respecting your boundaries, or breaching confidentiality and gossiping behind your back. Join the pair as they work their way through the list - inspired by Tilly's <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/10-signs-your-social-work-manager-is-toxic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article of the same name</a> - and see if they raise any red flags for you. Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

10 signs your social work manager is toxic

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they delve into another difficult topic - the regrets of the dying - inspired by the book of the same name, by Georgina Scull. Join the pair as they work their way through the list, reflecting on their own experiences - both personal and professional - and each answering the question nobody wants to think about: 'what would you do if you had one year left to live?'   Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

In this week's episode, host Vince Peart is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they delve into another difficult topic - the regrets of the dying - inspired by the book of the same name, by Georgina Scull. Join the pair as they work their way through the list, reflecting on their own experiences - both personal and professional - and each answering the question nobody wants to think about: 'what would you do if you had one year left to live?' Created by social workers, for social workers, <a href="https://www.mysocialworknews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Social Work News</a> has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

The 10 regrets of the dying

In this episode, host Vince Peart - an independent social worker, and content editor of Social Work News - is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they discuss the question asked by all social workers at one time or another: Can we stop parents from killing their own children? Follow their discussion as they examine risk factors, explore blame culture, and revisit tragic cases that made media headlines across the globe.   Relevant Links: - CDC's Risk and Protective Factors - National Library of Medicine's Early identification of Risk of Child Abuse Fatalities: Possibilities and Limits of Prevention - Child Welfare Information Gateway's Risk Factors of Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities   Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

In this episode, host Vince Peart - an independent social worker, and content editor of Social Work News - is once again joined by co-host and social worker Tilly Baden, as they discuss the question asked by all social workers at one time or another: Can we stop parents from killing their own children? Follow their discussion as they examine risk factors, explore blame culture, and revisit tragic cases that made media headlines across the globe. Relevant Links: - CDC's <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/riskprotectivefactors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk and Protective Factors</a> - National Library of Medicine's <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9139995/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early identification of Risk of Child Abuse Fatalities: Possibilities and Limits of Prevention</a> - Child Welfare Information Gateway's <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/can/fatalities/riskfactors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Factors of Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities</a> Created by social workers, for social workers, Social Work News has a global audience, sharing the voices and experiences of those working on the frontline.

Can we stop parents from killing their own children?

As a front line Social Worker with over 20 years experience in foster care and child protective services I have found this podcast to be realistic, entertaining, and full of helpful information. I have enjoyed learning about the councils and practices of the UK as an American. There is only one thing that would make it better but not sure how it would work or if possible but, to be able to call in and make comments during the show. There were so many times I reached for my phone today as I listened to SWT &amp; Matt discuss if SWs should have their lives together. 

Matt I’d love for a book club to be started with both fiction and nonfiction. 

SWT please know you are making a difference.  Please thank your family for lending you to all of us.

Thankful

I am enjoying this podcast. I am a forty three year old social work student. I have enjoyed listening to caring professionals already in the field. Also their humor and honesty make me think I could gladly share a pint with them.

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