by David Niven | Nov 2, 2016 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, health, law, Learning disability, Media, neglect, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, policy, Research, safeguarding, service user, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Work, social work education, Training Courses
This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board which I have the privilage to Chair. Initially, in five interviews with key members of the Board, you will get to experience a flavour of the work of the Board and the people...
by David Niven | Aug 24, 2016 | Children, Children & Social Care, government, health, International, law, Media, Media Training, Podcasts, Social Media, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
Hello again. This programme features a short radio interview I gave on recruitment , retention and the reasons behind vacancy rates/agency staff numbers. Then my guest is Deona Hooper, based in South Carolina and the founder of Social Work Helper digital...
by David Niven | Jul 13, 2016 | Children & Social Care, health, Podcasts, policy, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
I felt that it was important to look at the private sector and Sanctuary provides staff across health and social care. James is one of the most influential figures in this sector and the interdependence that exists with employers seems likely to continue...
by David Niven | Jun 7, 2016 | adult care, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, government, International, law, Media, Media Training, Mental Health, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
Dr Ruth Allen joined the British Association of Social Workers as Chief Executive on 11th April 2016. She was previously Director of Social Work at South West London & St Georges’ Mental Health Trust and Chair of the Mental Health Faculty at the College of Social...
by David Niven | Jun 25, 2015 | Children, Children & Social Care, depression, government, law, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training, Training Courses
I talked to Alice Newton , the suicide prevention training co-ordinator for Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to supporting young people contemplating suicide and raising awareness about the level of need. They provide confidential help and advice to young people...
by David Niven | Apr 21, 2015 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Conference, crime, government, International, law, Learning disability, Media, Media Training, Mental Health, neglect, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, policy, Research, service user, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Social Media, Social Work, social work education, traffiking, Training, Training Courses, victim
John Devaney MBE, Director of Social Work Education at Queens University , Belfast who Chaired the Congress gives his thoughts on the success of the event. John was 20 years a social work practitioner and joined the University in 2006. He is also National Chair of the...
