Fostering: it’s a real skill to be able to manage the rough with the smooth
Jenna Kovacs, a Fostering Social Worker in Sunderland, talks about her role in supporting foster families and why she loves being part of a carer’s fostering journey.
“I love working with social workers and foster carers because I am not only teaching them new things, but I am also learning from them too”
Fostering Team Manager, Helen Milliken, and Caitlyn, a member of the Durham Children in Care Council Group tell us about their work with foster carers.
Social Workers in Schools: Bringing our expertise into educational settings
Caitlin Neal reflects on her experience with the Social Workers in Schools team and her work to support the wellbeing of social workers in Harrow.
Durham’s Fostering Team: Helping amazing foster families to reach their potential
As part of Foster Care Fortnight (10 – 23 May), we spoke to the Fostering Team at Durham County Council about what it means to be a foster care social worker.
Mental health and wellbeing: a priority for social workers
Darlington Ihenacho, Vice-Chair of the Principal Social Worker Network, shares his advice for giving the mental health and wellbeing of social workers the attention it deserves.
I’m quite proud of the day when a family learns they can manage things without us
Denise Green, a Senior Social Worker in Barnsley's Disabled Children’s Team, reflects on her experience of practice during the pandemic and shares her advice for social workers.
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