The Social Work Race

This was so profound for me. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

n this episode Lisa Ogbeide, a therapeutic parenting practitioner, interviews social worker Curtis Powell about the role of children's social workers. They explore how social workers support families, collaborate with other professionals, and get involved in child protection cases. Topics include neglect as the leading cause of child protection plans, the differences between adoption and fostering, court orders, and the high number of African and Caribbean children in the care system. The discussion also covers kinship care, special guardianship, and the long-term effects of neglect on children's well-being. Please note that the opinions expressed by the host and guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of their employersSocial media: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theparentad...Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentadvi...Website: https://theparentadvicehub.com Info@theparentadvicehub.comCurtis Powell Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thesocialwo...Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thesocialwork... Videography https://www.instagram.com/eristudios?...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

We explore the true definition of racism and what it looks like in the workplace. This deep exploration was also solution focussed but it was a lot to deal with. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

It takes one parent to do the right thing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

A practical understanding of attachment in practice and applying this to your assessment and understanding of your families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

A practical understanding of attachment in practice and applying this to your assessment and understanding of your families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

Why you need to show that you are in charge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

The interview was a great learning curve.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

This was an enlightening and frank discussion with Chris Tuck from West Wickham Health and Fitness. Her lived experience of being a survivor of abuse and her work with survivors give an understanding of the impact on children. From this discourse, we can better understand the symptoms and behaviours as social workers. 

Different thresholds. Different understanding of risk and harm. We can be pressured sometimes by the "others".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

A Reflective Look at my Experience with dark skin in a white neighbourhood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

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A QA session with Vonette from our weekly Instagram Live.

A QA session with Vonette from our weekly Instagram Live.

In response to the parents on my Tiktok account. One thing is that they do not know the plan they are working towards.

Part 2 of my discussion with Solomon

Awesome Instagram Live discussion

Part 2 of the Instagram Live with a student social worker QA.

Instagram Live Session part 1

We as social workers sometimes ask for things from others that we are not doing. Just a reflection of how we approach people, that's all.

A deep reflection on how much power I had.

Have you an idea of your Social Work career path? It really helps to know.

Reflections of a week of challenge.

Tips on using your two great senses, your eyes and nose.

These tips can help to fast-track the newly qualified social worker practice

We cannot be distracted in sympathy or we are not safeguarding and we as social workers are being groomed into being hoodwinked.

The final part of the Assessment Q&A

Part 1 of our Q&A on Assessments

I was asked to give a quick run-through on Social Work Law from a regular viewer as its the start of a new academic season.

If you write well you will be regarded as a good social worker. But what if you do good social work, like interpersonal social work how will that look to the team?

Reflections on why beating our children is such a common feature in the black community.

Everyone is a suspect. These are my reflections on the past week with Lucy Letby.

How we can build better plans for safety for our young people.

A great down-to-earth interview.

This episode is a type of reality check with a reality show.

A different take for everyone here to consider is that there are some who won't get it, but how we manage the issue is the key.

This is from personal experieince.

Carla Scott, 35, was sentenced at Coventry Crown Court to a total of 27 years for manslaughter and child cruelty but must serve a minimum of 17, and her partner Dirk Howell, 41, was sentenced to a minimum 32 years for the murder of Scott's son, Alfie.

Why is there no outcry for the ending of the use of this word?

How we transfer our prejudices onto service users because of our unaddressed fears.

There is a reason for the mistrust of minorities in the UK. It is for social workers to work through this for success but first we have to understand it.

This was newish for me when I learned that YouTube channels are promoting suicidal thoughts. More concerning is that young people are editing these videos.

Let's keep it simple with my 3 tips to make social work assessment easier.

I review the top issues that face social workers.

This really needs your thoughts as to how we support this issue. It also informs how we work with families.

Part 2 looks at the lived experience of stereotypes and discrimination which is still current in British society and how to address this in our social work practice.

Part 1 of an intense interview with Charmaine who is of the Romany Community. She is a person with lived experience and shares the history of these communities.

Doing a piece of work with a family is always a great course of action, especially when it's appropriate. But how do you know the right piece of work to do? FOr example, when is it appropriate to use a Genogram?