The Relational Social Work Podcast

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The Relational Social Work Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and aimed at social workers and others who work in the children and families social work sector, focussing on the importance of relationships in social work.

🎙️ New episode out today 🎧 In this week's episode Matt and Hannah are then joined by Harry Ferguson to talk about his latest book, ‘Making Child Protection Work’, exploring the importance of relational and intimate child protection practice. Listen now on any major podcast platform 💗

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The Christmas Special episode OUT TOMORROW!✨🎄 And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀 This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy

Our Christmas Special is dropping soon, and Producer Arin is cooking up a very merry quiz for our hosts Hannah and Matt to tackle on air. And this year, you get to be part of it! We want YOUR quiz questions! Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!

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🎙️ New Episode Alert – Dropping This Monday! Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke. 👉 Don't miss out! socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

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New Episode Drops Monday 20th October! We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council. This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI. You won't want to miss it!

New Episode Drops Monday 13th October! In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact). Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it! Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗

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Save the Date – The Care Leaders Summit 2026 We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Episode 4 of The Relational Social Work Podcast is OUT NOW!! We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode. It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛

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