Social Work Leaders

Ep36: Leading with vulnerability in social work practice and leadership with Becky Haasch

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, I spoke to Becky Haasch. Becky is an experienced social work leader passionate about leading change, learning and connection...

Ep35: Returning to social work after maternity leave

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A solo episode sharing tips on how to manage the return to social work after maternity leave

Ep34: The relationship between supervision and anti racism with Shabnam Ahmed

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, I spoke to Shabnam Ahmed. Shabnam is a highly experienced social worker, practitioner, trainer, innovator and all round tr...

Ep33: Coaching, Supervision or both? with Kate Cuthbertson, Coach Supervisor for BASW

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's guest episode, I spoke with Kate Cuthbertson. Kate is a wonderful, experienced and skilled social worker who has transitioned from ...

Ep32: How do your team receive you as a leader?

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's solo episode, I opened a discussion encouraging you to think about how your team receive you as a leader. It's not just about how you l...

Ep31: How videos can improve the quality of parenting interventions with Dr Alice Loving

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spoke to Dr Alice Loving. Alice is an experienced practitioner and academic with a passion for working with families, providing exp...

Ep30: The voice of the child in innovation with Matthew Davies, The Social Work Way

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spoke to Matthew Davies. Matt is a Team Manager within an early help team in South Wales and is also the Founder of the Social Work...

Ep29: Leading as an introverted social worker

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I shared 3 tips on leading as a social worker and aspiring manager

Ep28: Advocating for the social work profession with Nana, Co-Host of the Social Worker and the Mentor podcast

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's guest episode, I was joined by Nana. Nana is a social worker, team manager, guest lecturer, co-host of The Social Worker and the Me...

Ep27: Connecting with your team as a new supervisor/manager

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's solo episode, I shared 5 tips on how you can connect with your team as a new supervisor and/or manager. For the eBook, click here ...

Ep26: The importance of induction

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A solo episode talking about the importance of an induction in creating effective and confident new starters in social work

Ep25: True Social Work Leadership is service to others with Suzy, Social Work Survival Guide

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I spoke to Suzy. Suzy is a 2nd year social work student, creator of a student platform Social Work Survival Files and an all rounded ...

EP24: What PCF 9 tells us about creating the change we want to see

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a solo episode where I share my thoughts on what PCF 9 tells us about creating the change we want to see and ultimately how...

Ep23: Creating community and safe spaces for social workers with Donna, Social Work Toolkit

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I spoke to Donna. Donna is an experienced social work manager passionate about practice and the role that we have in people&#3...

Ep22: New Year, New eBook

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2024! It's a solo episode from me and I share my reflections on 2023, goals for 2024 and what you can expe...

Ep21: Thrive Social Work app, Productivity and Wellbeing with Tooba Malik, Thrive Social Work

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I spoke to Tooba. Tooba is a qualified social worker and the founder of the Thrive Social Work app, a wonderful innovation built for s...

Ep20: Using models to strengthen the supervisory relationship

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a solo episode in which I share how we can use models of practice to strengthen the supervisory relationship. This is relevant ...

Ep19: Relationship based practice always wins with Jason Barnes, Social Work Action Group (SWAG)

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I had a wonderful conversation with Jason Barnes. Jason is an experienced social worker with a wealth of knowledge and experience. After 10 years of p...

Ep18: The value of a coach in social work with Le'Siran Edwards, Social Work Coach

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I spoke to Le'Siran. Le'Siran is a qualified social worker and social work leadership coach. Le'Siran shared her wealth of know...

Ep17: The power of our voices in challenging injustice

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I discuss our roles as social workers when it comes to challenging injustice in our communities and in the world. I hope this ep...

EP16: Understanding your nervous system as a social worker with Natalie Robertson, The Social Life

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I spoke to Natalie Robertson. Natalie is a social worker who is incredibly passionate about Learning and Development and social worke...

Ep15: Redefining the way social workers communicate and connect with Ash, New Generation Social Work

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I spoke to Ash, social worker, experienced child protection practitioner and creator of New Generation Social Work. I thoroughly enjo...

EP14: How to get the best out of supervision with Liz Andrew-Brake

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I speak to Liz Andrew-Brake, an experienced social worker from New Zealand and based in Australia. We talk all things social work and...

Ep13: Tips for applying for your first managerial role as a Social Worker

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a solo episode giving practical tips for social workers who are ready to take the leap into applying for their first supervisory or managerial...

Ep12: Self Care for Social Workers with Bianca McKay

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I speak to the lovely Bianca McKay, Social Workers Career Coach. We had a great conversation thinking about self care for social work...

Ep11: The power of breaks to get ahead of burnout

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to the Social Work Leaders podcast! This episode is a short one exploring my period away from podcasting and whether breaks are...

Ep10: What are you committing yourself to achieve in your social work career this year?

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of 2023 and the first solo episode of the podcast where I ask social workers to think about what you wish to commit yourself...

Ep 9: Redefining Living for Care Experienced Young People with Tinu, Redefine Living

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I spoke to the lovely Tinu. Tinu is a social worker and the founder of Redefine Living, semi independent living for care leavers aged...

EP8: Having a Social Media presence as a Social Worker with Yewande, Young Black Social Worker

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, i spoke to Yewande, social worker, manager of a frontline team and the creator of Young Black Social Worker & Young Black Social Work...

Ep7: Blending Social Work and Vet School with Yasmin

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I spoke to my lovely friend, Yasmin. Yasmin was an absolute joy to podcast with, her personality is so infectious and i just love her...

Ep6: Let's talk Social Work & Business with Irene, Social Work Planner & Social Work Bridges

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I spoke to the lovely Irene, founder of brilliant platforms Social Work Bridges & The Social Work Planner. It was an informative conversation w...

Ep5: Preparing NQSW's for Practice with Vicki, Social Work Sorted

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a lovely conversation with Vicki, who is a social worker and the founder of Social Work Sorted, a platform which provides realistic advice and g...

Ep4: Competing priorities as a frontline social work manager with Nana

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, i had a great conversation with Nana, a social work team manager, ASYE assessor and Practice Educator who is passionate about social ...

Ep3: Public Speaking in Social Work with Kayleigh Rose Evans

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, i had the pleasure of speaking to social work leader Kayleigh Rose Evans, an adults social worker and Best Interests Assessor who is ...

Ep 2: Building an immigration based Social Work business with Jo Schofield, ISWS

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by social work leader Jo Schofield, social worker and director of Immigration Social Work Services (ISWS). We delve into ...

Ep 1: Introduction to Social Work Leaders

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social Work Leaders: This is a short episode introducing you to the podcast, why this space has been created and what you can expect from it. Hope you...

Social Work Leaders (Trailer)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas