We know that social workers rate hearing directly from people with experience of social care as one of the most powerful and effective ways to learn and reflect on practice. Community Care Inform is committed to bringing you this type of learning wherever possible, and to supporting people with experiences of social work as children, adults and parents to share their stories with you in ways that are safe and comfortable for them. This page brings together resources from across the site - including videos, podcasts, webinars and written material - that offer the perspective of young people and adults who have had involvement with services for different reasons.
Transcript of a podcast discussion with mothers in recovery from substance misuse and addiction - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?
Transcript of a podcast discussion with mothers who have experienced domestic abuse - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?
Podcast discussion with mothers who have lived experience of substance addiction and recovery - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?
Podcast discussion with mothers who have experienced domestic abuse - what do they want social workers to understand and what makes for a good experience of social work versus a negative one?
In this recording of a Nov 2023 webinar, leading children's social work practice researcher Gillian Ruch shares advice and ideas on effective direct work resources to support discussing emotions and children's outcomes
"Sometimes you need that one person to thrive in life". Lizzie, a young adult care leaver, and Janet, her former social worker, discuss building an ongoing relationship and how Janet has been a 'mother figure' for Lizzie.
Recording of a one-hour webinar, and additional q&a, on domestic violence and abuse safety planning and assessment.