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The Student Social Work Hub

The Student Social Work Hub

By The Student Social Work Hub

At the Student Social Work Hub we aim to provide a platform to promote the student voice. You can find out more about us at www.socialworkstudent.com or via Twitter @swbohemians and other social media platforms. Our first series will follow two of the hub members Kristine and Fee during their final social work placements. With the addition of some guest student speakers, we hope this series will provide support, ideas, and reassurance to social work students embarking on their own placement journeys!
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Hub Chat Episode 1: Mike Hayward

The Student Social Work HubApr 03, 2021

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Hub Chat Episode 5: Dr Jess Langston

Hub Chat Episode 5: Dr Jess Langston

in the final episode of the series, Duane speaks with Dr Jess, to discuss her route into social work, some of her favourite current research she believes all students should read and finishes with some amazing advice for students wishing to become social workers! (Video available on our YouTube channel)
May 03, 202115:27
Hub Chat Episode 4: Tim Fisher

Hub Chat Episode 4: Tim Fisher

In the fourth episode of the series, Duane speaks with Tim Fisher where he discusses his passion for Family Group Conference! they then discuss some interesting research and books linked to his practice and finishes with a great story to round off the interview! (Video on our YouTube channel)
Apr 24, 202123:41
Series 2: Are my placement experiences going to be varied enough? by Beth Williams

Series 2: Are my placement experiences going to be varied enough? by Beth Williams

Spoken blog series
Apr 19, 202103:53
Hub Chat Episode 3: Abyd Quinn Aziz

Hub Chat Episode 3: Abyd Quinn Aziz

In the third episode of the series, Duane speaks with Abyd Quinn Aziz to learn about his route into social work, hear some fantastic stories during his practice, favourite social work theory and finally research he is interested in!
Apr 17, 202121:19
Series 2: “Hi, we have had a placement come up…” by Gemma Harvey

Series 2: “Hi, we have had a placement come up…” by Gemma Harvey

Spoken blogs series
Apr 14, 202103:44
Hub Chat Episode 2: Dr Wahida Shah Kent

Hub Chat Episode 2: Dr Wahida Shah Kent

In the second episode of Hub Chat, Duane speaks with Dr Wahida Shah Kent to learn about her recent achievement of her PHD status, Critical Race Theory and advice for students aspiring to become social workers! (Video available on YouTube)
Apr 09, 202113:17
Hub Chat Episode 1: Mike Hayward

Hub Chat Episode 1: Mike Hayward

In the first episode of the series, Duane speaks with Mike Hayward to learn more about his journey into social work, restorative practice and a story from his days of practice. (Video version on our YouTube channel)
Apr 03, 202117:50
To the frontline by David Grimm

To the frontline by David Grimm

A poem in our spoken blogs series
Mar 12, 202100:34
Series 2: What way do you swing? By Dylan Sloan

Series 2: What way do you swing? By Dylan Sloan

Spoken word series
Mar 03, 202105:28
Series 2: Placement on a secure ward during the COVID-19 pandemic by Emma Grady

Series 2: Placement on a secure ward during the COVID-19 pandemic by Emma Grady

Spoken blogs series
Feb 18, 202114:27
Series 2: Thoughts and Wisdom from Birth Parents by ReFrame Collective

Series 2: Thoughts and Wisdom from Birth Parents by ReFrame Collective

Spoken Word Blog
Jan 19, 202122:25
Series 2: Practice Teaching in Three Countries by Lee Henley

Series 2: Practice Teaching in Three Countries by Lee Henley

Spoken blogs series
Jan 14, 202112:52
Series 2: Importance of Reciprocity by Shabnam Ahmed

Series 2: Importance of Reciprocity by Shabnam Ahmed

Spoken blogs series
Jan 07, 202106:17
Series 2: COVID-19 Inequalities: When is support a political stunt? By Duane Phillips

Series 2: COVID-19 Inequalities: When is support a political stunt? By Duane Phillips

Spoken Blogs Series
Jan 01, 202107:17
Series 2: We are all in this together by Natalie Buck

Series 2: We are all in this together by Natalie Buck

Spoken blogs series
Dec 19, 202003:14
Series 1 Episode 6 Direct work

Series 1 Episode 6 Direct work

In this episode you will hear Kristine with a guest student Sophie who is also a final year student discuss what direct might mean to them in their placements. Sophie will also give us a bit of information about how different her placement is and recommend some resources that she has found invaluable along her journey. 

A big thank you to our contributors who sent in some voice clips for the podcast; Sarah Louise, Zara Clench, Dave Rossiter, Chris Kidd, Natalie Buck, Zoe Buse, Michelle Cantrill and Tracy Kyffin.


Please check us out on the following social media platforms:

Twitter: @SWbohemians

Instagram: student_social_work_hub

Facebook: The Student Social Work Hub

Email: studentsocialworkers@outlook.com

Website: www.socialworkstudents.com


Thanks for listening

Dec 18, 202037:13
The School Social Worker in North Belfast by Dylan Sloan

The School Social Worker in North Belfast by Dylan Sloan

Spoken blogs
Dec 11, 202009:31
Too Young for Social Work by Gemma Tazzini-Lloyd

Too Young for Social Work by Gemma Tazzini-Lloyd

Spoken blogs
Dec 04, 202005:52
Flying out of control or gracefully soaring? By Diane Deehan

Flying out of control or gracefully soaring? By Diane Deehan

Spoken blogs series
Nov 27, 202003:54
Series 1 Episode 5 Direct observations

Series 1 Episode 5 Direct observations

In this episode you will hear Fee and Kristine (2 final year Bachelor UK based students) discuss direct observations on their final placements. Multi-agency working and talking in professional meetings will also be discussed with some tips and advice from Kayleigh Evans and Alasdair (The Sociable Social Worker) both of whom you can find on YouTube making fantastic videos which benefit social work students.

A big thank you to our students who sent us in some voice clips; Helen Southgate, Wendy Drums, Beth McWilliams, Evie McCoy, Beth Sutton and Charlotte.

Thank you also to Kayleigh Evens who you can find here: https://youtu.be/yBzoBxLG4rA

Lastly but not least thank you to Alasdair who you can find here: https://youtu.be/VPDbWIEeSzE


Please check us out on the following social media platforms: 

www.socialworkstudent.com

Twitter: @SWbohemians

Instagram: student_social_work_hub

Facebook: The Student Social Work Hub

Email: studentsocialworkers@outlook.com


Thanks for listening.

Nov 26, 202044:32
Series 2: Social Work Student Placements: (you can) Be the Difference by Becky Salter

Series 2: Social Work Student Placements: (you can) Be the Difference by Becky Salter

Spoken blog series
Nov 19, 202012:26
Series 1 Episode 4 Self care and placement life

Series 1 Episode 4 Self care and placement life

In this episode Fee & Kristine discuss their placements and what they do for self care just in time for self care week. Please check us out on the following social media platforms:  www.socialworkstudent.com Twitter: @SWbohemians Instagram: student_social_work_hub Facebook: The Student Social Work Hub Email: studentsocialworkers@outlook.com Thanks for listening.
Nov 13, 202033:43
Series 2: Mature Student Experience by Nim Ayilara

Series 2: Mature Student Experience by Nim Ayilara

Spoken blog by Nim Ayilara. Mature Student Experience
Nov 08, 202004:36
Series 2: How to get a first in your social work essay by John Lim

Series 2: How to get a first in your social work essay by John Lim

Spoken blog by John Lim
Nov 06, 202011:40
Series 1 Episode 3 The first month of placement

Series 1 Episode 3 The first month of placement

In episode 3 Fee and Kristine discuss covid, supervision and direct observations during their final placements. Please check us out on the following social media platforms: www.socialworkstudent.com Twitter: @SWbohemians Instagram: student_social_work_hub Facebook: The Student Social Work Hub Email: studentsocialworkers@outlook.com Thanks for listening.
Oct 29, 202030:40
Series 2: Every Step Counts by Jade Daniels

Series 2: Every Step Counts by Jade Daniels

Recorded blog
Oct 28, 202005:18
Series 2: Lived Experience of Council Estates and Food Insecurity by Dominic Watters

Series 2: Lived Experience of Council Estates and Food Insecurity by Dominic Watters

Spoken blog by Dominic Watters: @singledadsw
Oct 28, 202005:12
Series 2: Secrets from a Practice educator: A note of love for students

Series 2: Secrets from a Practice educator: A note of love for students

Recorded blogs series
Oct 23, 202006:28
Series 2: 100-day placement in the Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT) by Natalie Johnson

Series 2: 100-day placement in the Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT) by Natalie Johnson

Recorded blogs series
Oct 19, 202007:57
Series 1 Episode 2: The first few weeks

Series 1 Episode 2: The first few weeks

In episode 2 Fee and Kristine discuss how the first few weeks have gone at their new placements.
Oct 15, 202030:18
Series 2: It's OK not to be OK

Series 2: It's OK not to be OK

Listen to Kristine Bloomfield read her blog titled "It's OK not to be OK" which was released for World Mental Health day 2020.
Oct 11, 202003:48
Series 2: Equality, Diversity and Difference by Duane Phillips

Series 2: Equality, Diversity and Difference by Duane Phillips

Listen to Duane Phillips read his blog titled 'Equality, Diversity and Difference'
Sep 30, 202005:38
Series 1 Episode 1: Preparing for final placement

Series 1 Episode 1: Preparing for final placement

In today's episode Kristine and Fee explore their placement settings and talk about how they are feeling in preparation for placement!
Sep 27, 202021:51
September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020

Sep 14, 202000:30