10 Best UK Social Work Podcasts

1. The Social Matters Podcast

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Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room/studio. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving.MORE Hosts Nadia Galvani, Fran Feeley, Eugene Ogbewele
Producer/Network Nadia, Fran, Eugene
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
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2. Let's Talk Social Work

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Welcome to Let's Talk Social Work, the podcast from the British Association of Social Workers. This is a space for conversation—discussion with social workers, the individuals they support, and colleagues working in related professions. We consider the key matters affecting social workers as we explore contemporary issues with a focus at both the local and global levels.The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of the Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network BASW
Email ****@basw.co.uk
Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 31.3KTwitter 42.8K Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact

3. Social Workers Matter

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Welcome to Social Workers Matter with Dr Sylvia Smith, where we explore the realities and celebrate the successes of social work practice, management and education.A few words from Dr. Sylvia on her background and Social Workers MatterI began my social work career at 16yrs old when I embarked on my first training course in social care.  I now have over 35yrs of experience in social work; practice, leadership/management and education.Bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and passion to my work and I want to convey these attributes in my Social Worker Matters podcast...MORE Producer/Network Dr. Sylvia
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Location United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

4. Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester

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Welcome to Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast. I'm your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, offering you a warm Mancunian welcome.I am delighted to bring to you Season 10 where I celebrate social impact community heroes across Manchester. I hope, dear listener, you can learn from their life experiences, the challenges they have overcome, and their passion for their cause. To a better, kinder world and until next time, let's continue making Manchester, and beyond, a place of greater impact, compassion, and action.Podcast creatives by artist Mahua Roy.MORE Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
Producer/Network Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
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Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 114Instagram 280 Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

5. Helpful Social Work Podcast

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In 2024 the platform was handed over to the ARM-OUR; a podcast from the Anti-Racist Movement, where courage meets compassion, and connection flourishes within our community.
Hosts Shantel Thomas, Sylvia Smith
Producer/Network Shantel Thomas and Sylvia Smith
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Location Totnes, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 968 Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

6. Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk

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Welcome to 'Dear Social Worker, Let's Talk' - the #1 social work podcast for the extraordinary person behind the title - the Social Worker. I invite you into a comforting space, just like a warm letter from a dear friend. We'll conquer challenges with confidence, embrace well-being, improve work-life balance and nurture essential leadership skills.Join me in my cozy corner of the podcast world, your go-to for support, practical tips and heartwarming stories to help elevate your practice and personal growth! So, let's talk!MORE Host Le'Siran Edwards
Producer/Network Le'Siran Edwards
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7. Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast

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Learn on the go is the Community Care Inform podcast where practitioners, trainers, consultants, academics and researchers discuss practice, research, and theories and what they mean for social workers. Listening to episodes is a convenient way to learn and refresh your knowledge when you don't have much time to read or prefer other ways of getting information and reflecting on your practice. We've been recording Learn on the go on an ad hoc basis since 2017...MORE Producer/Network Community Care
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Location United Kingdom
Apple Rating 2/5 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

8. Social Work Shorts with Stephen J Mordue

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Shorts for Social Workers - everything from practice debate to philosophy stopping off at self care and productivity along the way
Producer/Network socialworkshorts
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Location Durham, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 893Instagram 786 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

9. Scotland's Social Services Podcast

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Research, projects, and events on topics related to social work and social care.
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Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Facebook 766Twitter 7.8KInstagram 480 Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact

10. The Student Social Work Hub

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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!MORE Producer/Network The Student Social Work Hub
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Location United Kingdom
Twitter 5.7KInstagram 2K Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact