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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
Health Care
Community Support
Northern Ireland
Leadership Framework
Domiciliary Care
Health and Social Care
Criminal Justice
Human Rights
Positive Futures
Disability Support
Training and Development
Public Awareness
Triangle Housing Association
Social Justice
Empowerment
Trauma-Informed Practice

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

Latest Episodes

What are the next generation of homecare services going to look like and how homecare support people in communities to thrive at home?

These questions and more are addressed in this episode of ‘Care to Chat’ as part of an important discussion to ha... more

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Tune in on Wednesday 27 May 2026 for the launch of the fourth season of our popular Social Care Council ‘Care to chat’ podcast with Dr Wendy Austin MBE returning as host to help tell stories important to the social work and social care workforce.

W... more

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The 2025 ‘Care to chat?’ podcast concludes with a very special story. One area of social work practice we don’t often hear about is community development.

We hear in the news about ethnic minorities, people seeking asylum and migrants in our commun... more

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The nature of social work practice is challenging and complex, therefore it is important to support professional development. So what does this look like in Northern Ireland?

One of the reasons the Care to chat podcast began was to make content tha... more

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Recent Guests

Orla Connolly
Trauma Informed Practice Implementation Manager
Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland
Episode: Why becoming a trauma informed organisation matters
Gloria McKenna
Probation Officer
Probation Board Northern Ireland
Episode: Why becoming a trauma informed organisation matters
Shawna Morrow
Implementation Lead for Northern Ireland Framework for Integrated Therapeutic Care
Southeastern Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: Why becoming a trauma informed organisation matters
Annie McAnallen
Probation Officer
Probation Board for Northern Ireland
Episode: Embrace the stretch - Professional in Practice (PiP) - Supporting social workers to learn and develop
Gillian McAuley
Professional Advisor
Social Care Council
Episode: Embrace the stretch - Professional in Practice (PiP) - Supporting social workers to learn and develop
Marita Magennis
Assistant Director
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: Embrace the stretch - Professional in Practice (PiP) - Supporting social workers to learn and develop
Anne McGlade
Social Care Research Lead, Social Care Council
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Episode: Research into practice in social work and social care
Paula McFadden
Professor of Social Work
Ulster University
Episode: Research into practice in social work and social care
Maria Flannagan
Senior Social Work Practitioner
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Episode: Research into practice in social work and 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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#79
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#246
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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. Orla Connolly
2. Gloria McKenna
3. Shawna Morrow
4. Annie McAnallen
5. Gillian McAuley
6. Marita Magennis
7. Anne McGlade
8. Paula McFadden

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