2 APR 2024 · In this episode of The Social Work Community Podcast, Kirsty Ayakwah catches up with Sharmeen Ziauddin about the episodes that launched the podcast in October 2023. The first season included discussions on racism in the profession, the  impact of negative media coverage on social workers, the pros and cons of being a young social and if social workers should be on social media. We also shared a moving interview with one social worker not only overcame adversity after moving to the UK as a refugee when he was just a young teen to securing a double win in the Social Worker of the Year Awards. We find out which one resonated the most with social workers and share some insights into what we can expect from Season 2. If you haven’t heard, we have a new community site called The Social Work Community. The platform offers a safe, positive space to share careers guidance, network with peers and exchange experiences of social work. https://markallenassets.blob.core.windows.net/communitycare/2024/04/2024Which-episode-was-your-favourite.pdf If you haven’t already, you can https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/ at the socialworkcommunity.com and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkcommunity

1 MAR 2024 · In this episode of the Social Work Community podcast, Sharmeen speaks to https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/01/12/refugee-social-worker-of-the-year-omaid-badar/, winner of not one but two Social Worker of the Year awards in 2023. Omaid tells his incredible story of coming to England as a teenage refugee. He recalls the night he spent in a Bradford police station and what happened when he met a social worker the next morning. He explains why he became a social worker and how his own experiences affect his practice. Omaid speaks about the importance of restorative practice and building relationships with families and young people. What made his colleagues at Kirklees Council nominate him? And what drives him to be the empathetic and compassionate social worker he is? Omaid also offers advice on how social workers can support unaccompanied asylum seeking children. https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/01/12/refugee-social-worker-of-the-year-omaid-badar/ Have you joined the https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/

31 JAN 2024 · In this episode we ask whether social workers should be on social media? Sharmeen speaks to two social workers, Yewande and Kayleigh, who are also YouTubers. Yewande’s an experienced social worker and manager in child protection. Her YouTube channel Young Black Social Worker focuses on social work content for students, newly qualified and experienced social workers. Joining her is Kayleigh a social worker who has experience working in various different adult services across some of the most deprived areas of England. She shares all her insights on her YouTube channel, Kayleigh Rose Evans. Both started their channels in the beginning of the pandemic, back in early 2020, and both have thousands of subscribers on YouTube and followers on Instagram. And they are both on TikTok too. Why did they create a public social media profile about their work as social workers? What are some of the positives and negatives of having a presence on social media? They talk about confidence and also give advice for students and newly qualified social workers on how to use social media personally and professionally, in a safe way. https://markallenassets.blob.core.windows.net/communitycare/2024/01/Social-Work-Community-kayleigh-yewander-transcript.pdf Have you joined the https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/

31 DEC 2023 · This episode is about racism within social work. Sharmeen Ziauddin, assistant careers editor at Community Care, speaks to Nana and Ash, both children and family social workers, about their experiences of racism. There is discussion about racism from families they have worked with but also from within the organisations they have worked for. What should a team manager do if a family asks for a different social worker because of their race or religion? How much support is available for social workers who get abuse from service users? How important is allyship? Is there a need for more cultural competency within social work? And how much has changed since the death of George Floyd? They discuss this and much more in this unmissable episode. You can find Nana on Instagram: @thesocialworkerandthementor and Ash on @newgeneration_socialwork https://markallenassets.blob.core.windows.net/communitycare/2024/01/Social-Work-Community-Episode-3-transcription.pdf If you haven’t already, join https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/ · Related articles on Community Care: https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2022/02/02/my-role-as-englands-first-anti-racist-lead-practitioner/ https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/05/09/conference-calls-on-senior-leaders-to-take-action-to-embed-antiracist-practice/

30 NOV 2023 · TW: Please note there is mention of self-harm and suicidal thoughts in this episode which some listeners may find upsetting. In the second episode of the Social Work Community Podcast, by Community Care, Sharmeen Ziauddin speaks to Elizabeth Glandfield, 23, and Omar Mohamed, 22, who are both children and family social workers. They discuss how people they work with don’t always take them seriously at first because of their perceived age. They also talk about how being “in with the kids” is a strength that they bring to the teams they work in. What are the latest trends among young people that social workers should be aware of? And is reverse ageism a thing? https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/11/21/i-did-not-enjoy-being-new-advice-for-young-social-workers/ Join https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/ If you have been affected by anything discussed you can call the Samaritans on 116123.

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31 OCT 2023 · This is the first episode of the Social Work Community Podcast! What is the impact of negative media coverage of social work? As part of the #ChooseSocialWork campaign Sharmeen Ziauddin, assistant careers editor at Community Care, speaks to social workers Alasdair Kennedy and Becky Salter. They discuss how high-profile cases, where children have died, has affected their practice, how TV soaps get it wrong and what less experienced social workers can do to cope with negativity towards the profession. And Alasdair tells a few stories from when he started his career as a social worker - over 30 years ago, when social work practice was very different! https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/10/03/how-does-negative-media-coverage-of-social-work-affect-you/ Here are some related stories: https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2019/08/20/woman-killed-birmingham-social-care-worker-carrying-home-visits-reports-say/ https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/04/17/finley-boden-case-review-examining-factors-behind-babys-murder-after-return-to-parents/ https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2021/12/16/the-tragic-deaths-of-arthur-and-star-must-lead-to-a-more-humane-and-supportive-social-care-for-families/ Join our new https://thesocialworkcommunity.com/