Do we need more men in social work?

Welcome to Season Two of The Social Work Community Podcast!In this episode we'll be discussing whether we need more male social workers. The social work profession is female dominated – recent figures show women make up about 80-85% of the workforce in the United Kingdom. Why is this and what can be done to change this? Does it need changing?Sharmeen Ziauddin, careers editor at Community Care, speaks to social workers Curtis Powell and Jason Barnes about their experience of the sector, why they choose the social work profession and what they, as men, bring to the table.Read the transcript here.Carry on the discussion on the Social Work Community.You can follow us on Instagram: @thesocialworkcommunityOn X, Facebook & LinkedIn.For all the latest news go to visit www.communitycare.co.ukThe Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting their profession. Whether you are a student or an experienced social worker - whether you are frontline or management, this podcast is for you. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the latest news and join the Social Work Community for all things social work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.