A warm Mancunian welcome to you. I'm your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, and I'm so glad you're listening to my podcast today. This season, I'm proud to collaborate with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight inspiring nominees. These are stories of care, courage and commitment told in the voices of the people working passionately behind the scenes in our communities. Every Tuesday, I'll share conversations exploring what drives these changemakers, the impact they've made, and the lessons learned. Let's discover the heart of Manchester—one story at a time. Podcast creatives by Mahua more

The Relational Social Work Podcast is aimed at child and family social workers. Relationships are central to social work practice and this podcast focusses on the importance of connection and relationships in social work 'with' children, young people and their families, exploring this through meaningful conversations with inspiring leaders from across the sector. The podcast will celebrate excellent and innovative practice 'with' amazing children, young people and families, and have honest conversations about some of the struggles which we can face in children and family social work. There will be a minimum of one episode released every month. Your Hosts: Matt Clayton Matt has led and developed a number of services within Coventry primarily around children in care and care leavers. Matt has a reputation for innovative practice with young people at the center. This has included leading on the BAFTA nominated documentary Superkids and follow up Channel 4 show Kids , piloting the first automatic water bill discount to care leavers and the rollout Lifelong Links in Coventry. Matt is passionate about the importance of maintaining and promoting loving relationships for children in care and has had strategic oversight of Coventry's reunification work as part of this. Matt was recently invited to write the foreword to the NSPCC and Action for Children joint national report: Home again: reunification practice in England . Matt is the ADCS member of the Family Justice Council and Vice Chair of the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum steering group. Matt also Chairs the Adoption Central England Executive Board. After 20 years of neglecting himself, Matt has rediscovered his teenage love of being active outside, having just complete couch to 5k! When Matt isn't working or running, he enjoys watching football and supports Liverpool. Hannah Bedford Hannah qualified as a social worker in 2013, following in her father's footsteps. Hannah has a passion for practice and practice leadership and has held several roles with a focus on practice development, both in practitioner and management roles. This has including being involved in the development of Coventry's Social Work Academy, being a Child Sexual Abuse Practice Lead and most recently leading on Coventry Family Valued; a whole-system culture change programme in Coventry, which has led to the safe reduction of the number of children in care in Coventry, against rising numbers of looked after children nationally. Hannah is passionate about restorative practice and has led on the development of Coventry's practice approach; with a focus on working 'with' children and their families, rather than doing 'to' or 'for' them. Apart from being a proud social worker, Hannah loves dungarees, loves cats and dogs (equally), and supports Liverpool F.C. more

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room/studio. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving. more

Welcome to Social Workers Matter with Dr Sylvia Smith, where we explore the realities and celebrate the successes of social work practice, management and education. A few words from Dr. Sylvia on her background and Social Workers Matter I began my social work career at 16yrs old when I embarked on my first training course in social care. I now have over 35yrs of experience in social work; practice, leadership/management and education. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and passion to my work and I want to convey these attributes in my Social Workers Matter podcast. I am passionate about 'reclaiming social work' and will be exploring the realities and celebrating the successes in this profession. I invite you to join my guests and me for insightful discussions, sharing of professional experiences and much, much wisdom in all things social work. If you're thinking about joining the profession, are newly qualified practitioners or a seasoned professional, this podcast is for you. more

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. more

Welcome to Let's Talk Social Work, the podcast from the British Association of Social Workers. This is a space for conversation—discussion with social workers, the individuals they support, and colleagues working in related professions. We consider the key matters affecting social workers as we explore contemporary issues with a focus at both the local and global levels.The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of the Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Sarah Flagg and Paul Shuttleworth have a chat about their British 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. more

Catch22 believes that in order to thrive, people need the 3Ps: good people around them, a safe place to live, and a purpose in life. Delivering public services across the UK, Catch22 works to achieve these 3Ps across the employability, justice, education and social care sectors. In the Catch22Minutes podcast, we delve into some of today's major social challenges. We speak to frontline experts, industry leaders and young people, in pursuit of ideas for reforming public services.#catch22minutes Visit catch-22.org.uk more

Welcome to 'Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk' - the #1 social work podcast for the extraordinary person behind the title - the Social Worker. I invite you into a comforting space, just like a warm letter from a dear friend. We'll conquer challenges with confidence, embrace well-being, improve work-life balance and nurture essential leadership skills.Join me in my cozy corner of the podcast world, your go-to for support, practical tips and heartwarming stories to help elevate your practice and personal growth! So, let's talk! more

Learn on the go is the Community Care Inform podcast where practitioners, trainers, consultants, academics and researchers discuss practice, research, and theories and what they mean for social workers. Listening to episodes is a convenient way to learn and refresh your knowledge when you don't have much time to read or prefer other ways of getting information and reflecting on your practice. We've been recording Learn on the go on an ad hoc basis since 2017. Over these eight years our podcast audience has grown, and in 2025 we made the decision to start recording Learn on the go in seasons. We launched Season 1 Episode 1 in January 2025. During each season, episodes are released monthly on the last Friday of the month and all episodes appear on Inform Adults and Inform Children or you can subscribe to Learn on the go through Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to your podcasts. more

Social Work Sorted is the leading podcast for Newly Qualified Social Workers in the UK. Hosted and produced by Vicki Shevlin, a social worker, trainer, consultant and founder of The Social Work Collective Academy. This is a podcast for social workers and safeguarding professionals who care about skills, knowledge and practice. Fresh, relatable and realistic, Vicki brings her social work experience and unique training approach to bitesize episodes. Guest episodes feature critical conversations with experts from the sector. socialworksorted.com more

Decolonising Social Work Field Education is a podcast exploring how colonial legacies shape UK social work placements. Based on a global scoping review, it features students, educators, and practitioners reflecting on power, identity, resistance, and change. Funded by the European Association of Schools of Social Work and led by Associate Professor Henglien Lisa Chen (University of Sussex), it is co-hosted by students Tina Odu and Eleanor Hogan and produced by Mitali Kulkarni. The series centres lived experience and challenges dominant narratives in Social Work Field Education. more

In 2024 the platform was handed over to the ARM-OUR; a podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement, where courage meets compassion, and connection flourishes within our community. more

Shorts for Social Workers - everything from practice debate to philosophy stopping off at self care and productivity along the way more

Research, projects, and events on topics related to social work and social care.

At the Student Social Work Hub we aim to provide a platform to promote the student voice. You can find out more about us at www.socialworkstudent.com or via Twitter @swbohemians and other social media platforms. Our first series will follow two of the hub members Kristine and Fee during their final social work placements. With the addition of some guest student speakers, we hope this series will provide support, ideas, and reassurance to social work students embarking on their own placement journeys! more