Social Work Radio

Mar 06 2025 100 ep. 49 mins 914

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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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Another social work riot?

Mar 06 2025 54 mins

This week's episode is inspired by this article, after the MailOnline exclusively reported this week that a brawl on the streets of Gateshead last Tuesday was triggered by social workers attempting to remove children from a property in the area. Our hosts, Vince and Cara, share their thoughts on this latest riot, examine why social workers are frequently at the centre of these conf

Social Work: Code Black

Feb 27 2025 49 mins

If hospitals can call a Code Black, why can’t social work? On this week's episode, our hosts discuss how social work trauma doesn’t explodes - it erodes. What are the systemic failures and government inaction at the heart of the problem? Would a Code Black even work in social work? Join the discussion, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

The Social Work England fee increase

Feb 20 2025 50 mins

This week our hosts Vince and Cara, both social workers themselves as well as columnists for Social Work News, share their views - along with those of our readers - on the recent news that Social Work England has proposed raising its annual fee by 33% from September 2025. Is the amount fair? Do you feel Social Work England is holding up their end of the deal? Join the conversation.

Are too many children subject to social services intervention?

Feb 13 2025 58 mins

This week, inspired by THIS news article, our hosts are exploring how these numbers compare to past trends and whether they match what frontline social workers experience. As they discuss the scale of intervention, and the impact of poverty and early intervention cuts, they ask the question: Are we removing too many children from families? Created by social workers, for social wo

The appeal of the fictional 'bad boy'

Feb 06 2025 49 mins

This week our hosts discuss the draw to morally grey characters... can you relate...? Created by social workers, for social workers. Tune in every Friday!

Abusing and exploiting your children for social media clout

Jan 30 2025 44 mins

This week our hosts are delving into the world of social media, examining a number of recent high profile cases that have seen social media influencers and family YouTubers come under scrutiny. What are the safeguarding views? What about the issues surrounding child consent? Is there space for online monitoring? Join the conversation, every Friday. Created by social workers, for so

Naming and shaming social workers”

Jan 23 2025 46 mins

This week our hosts are discussing the appeal that is currently underway to allow the media to name the family court judges, social workers, and guardians involved in the care of Sara Sharif, ahead of her death. Is there ever a need to publicly name social workers? What are the pros and cons of this transparent approach to proceedings? And how can social work professionals better e

Elon Musk

Jan 17 2025 57 mins

This week our hosts are discussing Elon Musk's recent interest in CSA, along with the broader issues as a whole: Do we need another national enquiry into this issue? What do we think of the incoming mandatory reporting laws? Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

The January Blues

Jan 09 2025 44 mins

On this week's show, our hosts discuss the phenomenon of the 'back to work' blues... Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the discussion, every Friday morning.

A social work review of 2024

Dec 27 2024 58 mins

This week our hosts are reviewing social work throughout 2024, working through the top news stories, features, and columns - as voted by you - at Social Work News from January to December. Created by social workers, for social workers. Listen every Friday morning.