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Artwork for Care to chat? A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Care to chat? A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Social Work
Social Care
Mental Health
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Northern Ireland
Health Care
Community Support
Leadership Framework
Social Care Workforce
Domiciliary Care
Health and Social Care
Criminal Justice
Human Rights
Positive Futures
Disability Support
Training and Development
Public Awareness
Social Justice
Empowerment
Triangle Housing Association

Hosted by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council), and presented by broadcaster Dr Wendy Austin, this podcast series showcases conversations and interviews with people in the social work and social care community, as well as from across the health and social care system. We discuss things that matter to social workers and social care workers, inform their learning and de... more

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Artwork for Care to chat? A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

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Social work is a global practice with common values and transferable skills – it is a profession that embraces cultural diversity and sees different practice experiences as being a strength for social work practice, including in the Northern Ireland ... more

In each series of ‘Care to chat’ we try and make sure that as part of the conversations we have, we hear the voices of people who use social care or social work services, their families and carers.

Many families navigate having care at home for the... more

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Social care is only for older people isn’t it? Well that’s not the case – good social care can also be transformative and change the lives of children and young people.

While social care is often associated with supporting older people, this conver... more

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In previous episodes we have followed the conception of the Care in Practice Framework (the CiP Framework), and the introduction of a brand-new level 2 qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice. Much work across the sector has... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Gordon
Husband in long marriage, cared for Edna at home
Private individual
Episode: What social care means to us – Our family’s story
Deena Nimick
Policy and campaign manager with the Centre for Independent Living
Centre for Independent Living
Episode: What social care means to us – Our family’s story
Janeen Stevenson
Personal assistant to Jim and Edna, involved in caring for her parents
Self-employed PA for Edna and Jim's family
Episode: What social care means to us – Our family’s story
Hayley Todd
Home Care Manager with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: What social care means to us – Our family’s story
Paul Murtagh
Social Work Manager
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: Talking care – understanding children’s social care
Shirley McCaffrey
Learning and Development Team member
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: Talking care – understanding children’s social care
Stevie Gibson
Support worker
Positive Futures at the Arches Family Support Service, Bangor
Episode: Talking care – understanding children’s social care
Ewan McNeill
Social care practitioner
Southern Health and Social Care Trust (Children's services)
Episode: Talking care – understanding children’s social care
Drew Smiley
Social Care Manager, Belfast Trust (training team/assessor of Level 2)
Belfast Trust
Episode: ‘Road to development’ – career development in social care

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Wendy Austin
Host of discussions focused on social work, social care, and community issues, presenting insights from various professionals in the field.

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‘Road to development’ – career development in social care
Q: And how are you enjoying it up there?
The panel member explains that leadership responsibilities in home care bring daily challenges but also a sense of fulfilment and purpose in making a difference in people's lives.
‘Road to development’ – career development in social care
Q: And just kind of in a word or two, how important is it to you now that there is that career progression?
Participants emphasize that career progression has given direction, motivation, and a clear pathway from entry-level work to more advanced roles, with qualifications acting as catalysts for advancement.
Social care practitioners going above and beyond – Emily and Margaret’s supported living story
Q: Jessica, what's the bit of the job that you enjoy the most?
Jessica highlights building relationships with service users, understanding non-verbal cues, and supporting them to engage with the community as a core source of job satisfaction.
What valuing and keeping the social care workforce looks like
Q: What are your top tips for value-based recruitment and retention?
Self-reflection, using the toolkit, and talking to your staff for their input.

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This series features insightful conversations with professionals from the social work and social care sectors, focusing on critical themes relevant to their practice. Topics often include child development, social care workforce retention strategies, motivations for pursuing social work, and the role of social workers within the justice system, among others. Discussions are founded on expert experiences, highlighting challenges and innovative approaches to service delivery within Northern Ireland's health and social care landscape. Noteworthy is the emphasis on personal anecdotes and practical insights shared by guests, aiming to inform and support those within the profession.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jim Gordon
2. Deena Nimick
3. Janeen Stevenson
4. Hayley Todd
5. Paul Murtagh
6. Shirley McCaffrey
7. Stevie Gibson
8. Ewan McNeill

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