Becoming a social worker, the joys, challenges and struggles .

Vittorio and I share stories of why we got into social work, sharing some of our challenges, struggles and memorable moments. Vittorio has been a social worker for over 40 years, with experience in health care, teaching and private practice. He is the host of a podcast called ‘just another do-gooder’. He shares some of the things that drew him to social work as a career and why he got into podcasting. We discuss the importance of supervision to promote professional development and reduce the risk of burnout. We discussed how we got into podcasts and share some of our journey and social work careers. We share some stories that have shaped how we work. Vittorio's tips for social workers when applying for a job Prepare well for an interview Do your homework, who is the client group, learn about the organisation Call them and ask some questions - get a feel for the place do you want to work there Understand the transferability of other roles and jobs Your skills and knowledge can be transferable Understanding the importance of reflective practice - you’re never able to know everything. Be prepared to answer questions about this. Books and resources Vittorio’s website http://vittoriocintio.com/ The New Psychology of Health : Unlocking the Social Cure. By (author)  Catherine Haslam , By (author)  Jolanda Jetten , By (author)  Tegan Cruwys , By (author)  Genevieve Dingle , By (author)  S. Alexander Haslam Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End By (author)  Atul Gawande Lost Connections : Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope. By (author)  Johann Hari Who moved my cheese. By (author)  Spencer Johnson The Power of Attachment : How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships. By (author)  Diane Poole Heller Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work mailing list to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. https://insidesocialwork.com/ Listen to the podcast Subscribe on Android Player.fm apple iTunes SpotifyMentioned in this episode:5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work 5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work