Do Do Social Work

Jul 10 2024 14 ep. 47 mins 4

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A podcast by social workers for social workers and anyone with an interest in social work issues in the UK. Sarah Flagg and Paul Shuttleworth have a chat about their social work lives, and break down complex policy, theory and practice into a discussion that is relatable and (sometimes) humorous. The views represented are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for.

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Shaking the Ladder: Sarah and Paul Do Do Experts By Experience

Jul 10 2024 51 mins

In this episode Paul and Sarah have a chat about Experts by Experience, co-production and participation and are joined by Debs Pawley, Coordinator of the Experts by Experience Network at the University of Sussex. The views represented at time of recording are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for. Show Notes: Fox, J. (2020). Perspectives of

Three’s Company: Sarah and Paul Do Do Relationship Based Practice

May 13 2024 52 mins

In this episode Sarah and Paul discuss Relationship Based Practice with children. After a few months away they felt a bit rusty so roped in experienced Social Work Manager and all round good egg Laura Lacey to help. The views represented at time of recording are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for. Show Notes: Gillian Ruch, Danielle Turney, A

(Not) Festive: Sarah and Paul Do Do Communication and Egan

Dec 21 2023 44 mins

In this episode Sarah and Paul discuss good communication skills, the challenges and what it means in practice. Paul tries out Egan’s Skilled Helper Model on an unsuspecting Sarah. The views represented at time of recording are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for. Show Notes: Egan, G, 2012, The Skilled Helper, 10th Ed, Brooks/Cole Cengage

Gay School: Sarah and Paul Do Do LGBTQIA+ issues

Oct 24 2023 43 mins

In this episode Sarah and Paul discuss LGBTQIA+ issues. They talk about marginalisation, discrimination, intersectionality and how to work in an inclusive way. Paul also discusses his queerdom and his time bunking off from Gay School. The views represented at time of recording are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for. Shownotes: Kinsey (2004).

Moral Distress: Sarah and Paul Do Do Retention and Recruitment

Jul 09 2023 47 mins

Sarah and Paul discuss the difficult topic of retention and recruitment, what it feels like not to have recognition for the work social workers do do and how this leads to moral distress. They also talk through Murphy's (2023) and Ravalier et al.'s (2023) new research on working conditions, and Paul suggests that often it's easier to say you're gay than say you're a social worker.

Chapter and Verse: Sarah and Paul Do Do Paul’s Kinship Care Chapter

May 09 2023 42 mins

This time Sarah and Paul discuss a book chapter written by Paul! The chapter focusses on the shaky assumptions that are often made with Kinship Care placements. The chapter is part of an upcoming book out in July called: The Future of Children's Care: Critical Perspectives on Children's Services Reform Editors: Robin Sen and Christian Kerr Other contributors include: Avery Bowser

Rule of Thumb: Sarah and Paul discuss Domestic Abuse

Apr 17 2023 49 mins

Content warning: This podcast contains references to domestic abuse from the outset which some may find distressing. Sarah and Paul discuss domestic abuse, including victim-survivor experience, trauma responses and social work practice. Domestic abuse is a sensitive, complex and sadly all too common aspect of social work practice. As with all episodes our intention is to create inf

Speaking Up: Sarah and Paul Do Do Social Action

Mar 15 2023 37 mins

For Social Work Month/Week/Day - Sarah and Paul discuss social action, social justice and critical social work. What do they mean? Should we be doing them? If so, how? Do we even have enough time? So many questions – and all managed despite Sarah’s high calcium levels. Don’t ask! The views represented are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked

Titty Tat: Sarah and Paul Do Do Social Work at Christmas

Dec 20 2022 38 mins

Sarah and Paul chat about the stresses and strains for social workers and families at Christmas time. This episode gets a bit silly and there is a bit too much singing - we are truly sorry. More than ever the views represented are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for.

Shameless Money Talk: Sarah and Paul Do Do The Cost of Living Crisis

Nov 04 2022 46 mins

Sarah and Paul and debt expert Ripon Ray discuss the cost of living crisis, money matters, anti-poverty practice and what it means for us and the people we work with. The views represented are our own and do not reflect any organisations we work for or have worked for. Ripon's Debt Talk podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hoqQcAQxcZjNnifU92eEc Ripon's website: http:/