Social Work Sessions

Suzy Bray on the Self-neglect Thematic Review

In this episodeof the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith (Principal Social Worker for Adults,Somerset Council), talks with Professor Suzy Bray about the Self-neglectThem

Somerset Council's Adult Safeguarding Team - The Social Work Sessions

Jess Manu, Becky Frounks and Loveness Chimombo join Carolyn Smith to talk about the vital and complex work of the Safeguarding Team from Adult Services in Somerset.

Michael Preston-Shoot Part 1 - SARs

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Michael Preston-Shoot talks about the role of SARs in adult social care, including research findings and case examples

Wellbeing tips for Social Workers

In this special episode to mark Social Work Week, Carolyn Smith talks to two of Somerset Council's Advanced Practitioners, Amanda Rae and Jana Taylor about Wellbeing and

Relational Activision and Co-design, with Tim Fisher

Tim Fisher has been a social worker for over 15 years and is currently a service manager in London's Camden Council. Tim's Masters Degree research focussed on empowerment

Mental Capacity and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with Chris Hamilton

Chris Hamilton is an experienced social worker and leader of Somerset's Mental Capacity and DoLS Team. Carolyn Smith talks to Chris about his past and his work in Somerse

Social work with older people, with Dr Phoebe Beedell

Dr Phoebe Beedell is a Senior Research Associate in the School for Policy Studies at Bristol University. In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Dr Beedell talks to

Legal Literacy with Professor Michael Preston-Shoot

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Professor Michael Preston-Shoot talks to Carolyn Smith about legal literacy; the ability to connect relevant legal rules with

Social Work England - Philippa Geddes on the work of the Social Work regulator

Philippa Geddes, from Social Work England, talks to Carolyn Smith on the work of the Social Work regulator.

The Importance of Language in Social Work with Bryony Shannon

Bryony Shannon is the Strategic Lead for Practice Development in Adults, Health & Wellbeing at the City of Doncaster Council. Bryony is also the author of the Rewriting

Contemporary Adult Social Work with Chief Social Worker Lyn Romeo

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith talks with Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults. In a wide-ranging discussion, Lyn talks about her Austral

Hospital Social Work with Maxine Walton

In this episode, Carolyn Smith talks with Maxine Walton about the central role that hospital social work and intermediate care plays in the health and social care system.

Safeguarding Adults with Louise White

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, safeguarding lead Louise White talks about her career, the role of her team and why safeguarding is everybody’s responsibilit

Making Safeguarding Personal with Professor Michael Preston-Shoot

In Episode 4 of the Social Work Sessions, Somerset’s Principal Social Worker, Carolyn Smith, speaks to Professor Michael Preston-Shoot. Michael is an Emeritus Professor

Reflections on the ASYE with Holly Stockdale and Sue Richardson

Somerset Council's Principal Social Worker for Adults, Carolyn Smith, speaks to social workers Holly Stockdale and Sue Richardson about their respective roles in the Asse

Commissioning in social work with Paul Coles

Paul Coles, Assistant Director for Commissioning in Somerset Council's Adult Services, talks about his career in social work and the importance of good commissioning.

Social Work Sessions - Trailer

Carolyn Smith, Principal Social Worker for Somerset Council's Adult Services, introduces the new podcast series Social Work Sessions.

The Subject of self neglect with Professor Michael Preston-Shoot

Carolyn Smith, Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care in Somerset Council talks to Professor Michael Preston-Shoot about his career and his role in safeguarding, s