We are excited to announce that a special live episode of The Relational Social Work Podcast , recorded at the Compass Jobs Fair, Birmingham on 17 March 2025, will be available for listening this Monday.
The hosts of The Relational Social Work Podcast, Matt Clayton, Strategic Lead for Children in Care, Children with Disabilities and Care Leavers, and Hannah Bedford, Team Manager, alongside an expert panel, explore the essential themes of relationships, hope and love in social work. This live recording features insightful conversations with:
- Dr. Beverley Barnett-Jones - Associate Director for System and Impact at the Nuffield Justice Observatory
- Dr. Simon Howarth - University of Birmingham Lecturer & Co-Author of ‘Eroding the Right to Family Life: Human Rights violations in Britain’s child protection systems’
- Tim Fisher - Co-Host of "Relational Activism in Social Work" Podcast & Practice Lead for the Charity Kinship
- Richard Devine - Co-Host of "Relational Activism in Social Work" Podcast & Consultant Social Worker
- Hannah McCowen - National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum Manager at Catch 22
The live session also included an interactive Q&A, where participants had the chance to ask questions and engage directly with the panel. This compelling conversation explores the importance of connection and building strong relationships in social work.
Whether you are an experienced professional or new to the field, this episode offers valuable insights into how relationships lie at the heart of effective social work.
Be sure to tune in on Monday 24 March 2025, to catch the full episode.
