This episode is about racism within social work. Sharmeen Ziauddin, assistant careers editor at Community Care, speaks to Nana and Ash, both children and family social workers, about their experiences of racism.There is discussion about racism from families they have worked with but also from within the organisations they have worked for. What should a team manager do if a family asks for a different social worker because of their race or religion? How much support is available for social workers who get abuse from service users? How important is allyship? Is there a need for more cultural competency within social work? And how much has changed since the death of George Floyd?They discuss this and much more in this unmissable episode.You can find Nana on Instagram: @thesocialworkerandthementor and Ash on @newgeneration_socialworkHere is a transcription of the podcast.If you haven’t already, join the social work community now! ·Related articles on Community Care:https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2022/02/02/my-role-as-englands-first-anti-racist-lead-practitioner/ https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/05/09/conference-calls-on-senior-leaders-to-take-action-to-embed-antiracist-practice/The Social Work Community podcast is where social workers come to discuss the key issues affecting their profession. Whether you are a student or an experienced social worker - whether you are frontline or management, this podcast is for you. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date with the latest news and join the Social Work Community for all things social work.

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