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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 40 MIN

Rich and Tim introduce 'Messy Social Work' and discuss Rich's blog on reasons for not being a manager

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In this episode of the newly named podcast, Rich and Tim discuss Rich's blog; 15 Years in Social Work – And 4 Reasons I am Still Not a Manager.Rich qualified as a social worker 15 years ago and has never held a management role. This has been a deliberate choice. He has remained working directly with children and families.There are four key reasons why Rich and Tim unpack.1. Relationships2. I haven't stopped learning3. Leadership isn't determined by job role 4. Practice experience cultivates wisdomRelational Activism: https://www.relationalactivism.com/Rich's BASW Child Protection sessions: https://basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protection-professional-practice-programmeRich Devine's blog: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/Tim Fisher LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfisher101/Rich Devine LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-devine-181763177/ 

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In this episode of the newly named podcast, Rich and Tim discuss Rich's blog; 15 Years in Social Work – And 4 Reasons I am Still Not a Manager. Rich qualified as a social worker 15 years ago and has never held a management role. This has been a deliberate choice. He has remained working directly with children and families. There are four key reasons why Rich and Tim unpack. 1. Relationships 2. I haven't stopped learning 3. Leadership isn't determined by job role 4. Practice experienc...

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