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The Social Work Race Podcast

by Curtis Powell

Welcome to the space for Students and Newly Qualified Social Workers. This is your space to advance quickly into excellence and resilience. Welcome to the conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

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Episodes

  1. 158 What No Judgment Looks Like

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

  2. 157 Conversation with The Parent Advice Hub -

    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...

  3. 156 Diversity, Inclusion and Delusion - with Eddie Hypolite

    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.

  4. 154 Understanding Attachment for Assessment in Social Work with Dr Alice Pt 2.

    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.

  5. 153 Understanding Attachment for Assessment in Social Work with Dr Alice Pt 1.

    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.

  6. 152 Power and Authority in Meetings

    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.

  7. 151 Shaniya Wray- An interview with a Care leaver.

    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.

  8. 150 My Journey, Tips for Students and a Few Laughs.

    🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at [email protected] with your thoughts, ideas and questions. Become a supporter…

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  9. 149 The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Children and Young People with Chris Tuck

    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...

  10. 148 The War Against Other Professionals

    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.

  11. 147 Black Social Worker Working

    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.

  12. 146 A True Story Exploited Care Leaver and Mother of 4

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  13. 145 Shamima Begum Social Work Breakdown

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  14. 144 Social Work Student QA with @VonP Part 2

    A QA session with Vonette from our weekly Instagram Live. 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at [email protected]…

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  15. 143 Social Work Student QA with @VonP Part 1

    A QA session with Vonette from our weekly Instagram Live. 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at [email protected]…

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  16. 142 A Poor Job at Communicating the plan

    In response to the parents on my Tiktok account. One thing is that they do not know the plan they are working towards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  17. 141 A Critical Look at the Inevitable Burnout

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  18. 140 Understanding Early Help with Solomon Pt 2

    Part 2 of my discussion with Solomon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  19. 139 Understanding Early Help with Solomon Pt 1

    Awesome Instagram Live discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  20. 138 Social Work Student QA with @Dear Social Worker PT2

    Part 2 of the Instagram Live with a student social worker QA. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  21. 137 - Social Work Student QA with @Dear Social Worker PT1

    Instagram Live Session part 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  22. 136 - We are all the Same

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  23. 135 My Power

    A deep reflection on how much power I had. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  24. 134 What’s Your Plan?

    Have you an idea of your Social Work career path? It really helps to know. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  25. 133 Triggered

    Reflections of a week of challenge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  26. 132 The Eyes and Nose Have It

    Tips on using your two great senses, your eyes and nose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  27. 131 Tips from Experienced Social Workers

    These tips can help to fast-track the newly qualified social worker practice Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  28. 130 The Cries

    We cannot be distracted in sympathy or we are not safeguarding and we as social workers are being groomed into being hoodwinked. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  29. 129 Student QA on Assessment with @DearSocialWorker_ on Instagram Part 2

    The final part of the Assessment Q&A Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  30. 128 Student QA on Assessment with @DearSocialWorker_ on Instagram Part 1

    Part 1 of our Q&A on Assessments Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  31. 127 Social Work Law - A Rough Guide for Students

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  32. 126 Writing vs Social Work

    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? 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to…

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  33. 125 Why the Black Community Beat their Children

    Reflections on why beating our children is such a common feature in the black community. 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at...

  34. 124 - Everyone is a Suspect

    Everyone is a suspect. These are my reflections on the past week with Lucy Letby. 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at...

  35. 123 - Contextual Safeguarding for Safety Plans

    How we can build better plans for safety for our young people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  36. 122 - Linkedin Live Interview with Sara - Burnout, Supervision and Expectations

    A great down-to-earth interview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  37. 121 - So You Want to be a Social Worker?

    This episode is a type of reality check with a reality show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  38. 120 - LGBTQ+ Community & The Age Gap

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  39. 119 - 3 Dont's in Social Work

    This is from personal experieince. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  40. 118 - Alfie

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  41. 116 - Cultural Competence - A Quick Lesson for Social Workers

    How we transfer our prejudices onto service users because of our unaddressed fears. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  42. 115 - Windrush vs Ukraine. The Gap Of British Social Work in the UK

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  43. 114 - Gacha Life - Encouraging suicidal ideation

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  44. 113 - 3 Tips for Social Work Assessment

    Let's keep it simple with my 3 tips to make social work assessment easier. 🔔GET FULL ACCESS TO EVERYTHING ON THIS LINK🎙️🎥https://linktr.ee/thesocialworkrace Please subscribe to my Patreon channel to support the work with students and newly qualified social workers. 💡 Email me at...

  45. 112 The Top 3 Issues Social Workers Are Facing

    I review the top issues that face social workers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  46. 111 The Black Suicide Issue in the UK - Social Work Has Few Answers

    This really needs your thoughts as to how we support this issue. It also informs how we work with families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  47. 110 - Understanding the Romany, Gypsy and Traveler Community P2

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  48. 109 - Understanding the Romany, Gypsy and Traveler Community P1

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

  49. 108 -Think Before you use Genograms

    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? Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  50. 107 - A Tough Reflection on the Cost of Advocacy

    Calling out behaviours in our time will draw negative attention as was the case with myself. This is my short story on what happened and where we are right now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

About this show

Welcome to the space for Students and Newly Qualified Social Workers. This is your space to advance quickly into excellence and resilience.

Welcome to the conversation.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

Hosted by

Curtis Powell

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Social Work Race Podcast have?

The Social Work Race Podcast has 156 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 4, 2025.

What is The Social Work Race Podcast about?

Welcome to the space for Students and Newly Qualified Social Workers. This is your space to advance quickly into excellence and resilience. Welcome to the conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast--5226927/support.

How often does The Social Work Race Podcast release new episodes?

The Social Work Race Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 156 episodes since November 2021.

Who hosts The Social Work Race Podcast?

The Social Work Race Podcast is created and hosted by Curtis Powell.
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