Going from student to professional and starting a social work newsletter with Joanne Young and Alice Cairn

Going from student to professional and starting a social work newsletter with Joanne Young and Alice Cairn Jo is doing her final year of a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying), and is currently supporting caseworkers working with vulnerable families and children. Alice is a social worker in a residential educational setting and recently graduated from a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying). Alice and Jo produce a periodical that centres around social workers, the field and the various challenges that people are addressing in their area of expertise.  It all started with a video essay...  Jo and Alice wanted to showcase the incredible diversity and skills of their peers. There were students in their course who had already accomplished so much in a variety of setting, locally and overseas.  The idea built momentum, Jo and Alice teamed up and Social Work Talk was born. Find them on their Facebook page @Social Work Talk Quarterly   In this episode listen to Jo and Alice share their experiences moving from students to professionals Some of the things we talk about Challenges doing research on placement Having difficult conversations with your onsite supervisor or manager while on placement Being prepared for the expenses of the profession Professional development Supervision Memberships and associations Find Jo and Alice  https://www.facebook.com/socialworktalkquarterly/ Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes https://insidesocialwork.com/    Subscribe to the podcast  Subscribe on Android Player.fm apple iTunes  Spotify Mentioned 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