'Mum and Boy': a social work author's take on the mother-son relationship
A review of social worker Stephen Anthony Brotherton's short story collection that explores how mother-son relationships can shape young boys
Kirsty Ayakwah
Posts by Kirsty Ayakwah
How senior leaders in one authority maintain a culture of excellence
Hampshire County Council’s senior leaders highlight how they encourage innovation and why their staff are their greatest asset
How staff support ensures fantastic outcomes for children and families
The new director of children’s services at North East Lincolnshire shares her priorities and the positive steps that have already been made
Podcast: Promoting ‘old school’ social work for older adults
Social workers from Hampshire County Council discuss how older adults are benefitting from a new approach to supporting their care
‘There aren’t many roles where you get to take a child on holiday’: the benefits of residential care work
Two managers from Lincolnshire County Council explain why they were drawn to a career in residential care for children
Ask the expert: 'How can I best prepare to be a professional witness?'
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice to social workers who are due to give evidence in court
Community social work: supporting vulnerable adults to reconnect with their communities
Hampshire County Council has set up a project to proactively support adults where there are concerns of self-neglect - and it is delivering positive results
From apprentice to social worker: the value of practising while you learn
Four apprentices, and an advanced practitioner who supports them, talk about how Herefordshire Council’s restructured apprenticeship course is benefiting social workers
Putting children first
A message from Lucy Butler, Executive Director of Children, Young People and Learning at West Sussex County Council
How one council is giving social workers the autonomy to empower adults
Lincolnshire County Council is applying strengths-based approaches in its case management system to capture the voice of the adults it supports
Webinar: transitioning from agency to a permanent social work role
Herefordshire Council leaders outline the career development opportunities and other benefits the authority offers permanent practitioners
How do I move into social work research?
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice on different routes available for practitioners to progress in their careers