The pros and cons of being a young social worker
In the second episode of the brand new Social Work Community Podcast two social workers, in their early twenties, talk about their experiences of being young practitioners
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Ask the expert: 'How do I move from children's social work to adults'?'
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice on different routes available for practitioners to progress in their careers
What is the impact of negative media coverage on social workers?
In the first episode of a new podcast by Community Care we explore the impact of negative media coverage of social work
How strengths-based family therapy is preventing children going into care
The Stronger Families service, funded by Norfolk County Council, has supported social workers in offering therapeutic intervention to the families and young people they support
Podcast: working with parents - breaking down barriers to engagement
This is a special Employer Zone Insights episode recorded at Community Care Live 2023 with Wiltshire Council
'I like that everyone I meet is really passionate about what they do – it’s infectious'
Social workers at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council explain how working in a friendly and supportive environment enables them to provide the best possible service to children and families
Ask the expert: 'Is there a role in social work for me which is not stressful?'
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice on different routes available for practitioners to progress in their careers
One day with social workers showed Fatima Whitbread how much the care system had changed
Former world javelin record holder Fatima Whitbread MBE’s traumatic childhood inspired her to advocate for children in care but left her without a positive view of social work. For our Choose Social...
Ask the expert: what is the best way to get into management?
Social work careers expert Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly offers advice on different routes available for practitioners to progress in their careers
Including care leavers in decision making is improving outcomes for children in care
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s children’s services are putting the voices of young people at the centre of their work. A care leaver tells all about how she is involved with the council’s...
Career progression: how a London borough is investing in its social workers
London Borough of Newham's children's services are aiming to become a centre for excellence when it comes to social work and systemic practice
Ask the expert: careers advice for social workers and students
A new advice column from Community Care will help students and social workers get their careers questions answered