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A podcast dedicated to showcasing what's going on in the specialist field that is residential child care.We are interested in radical stories, thoughts or opinions about residential child care.
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Inthis episode I talk to a residential manager about his own experience ofworking across residential childcare both within Scotland and Ireland . Wecover topics such as using lived experience safely , qualifications , theimpact of historic abuse cases , the importance of using correct language, tacklingstigma plus much more , so withoutfurther a do please welcome Jamie Long to the podcast
1. In this episode I talk to Adele Sutherland who is employed by Pebbles Care as a trainee psychologist . During our discussion we hear about Adeles journey from sessional residential childcare worker to trainee psychologist . We hear about Adeles view in respect of education levels of the workforce , her thoughts about the promise , challenges around planned and unplanned admissions, plus much more . It was great to hear about Adele's journey so far and think you will find this episode interesting so without further a do please welcome Adele Sutherland to the Podcast.
In this episode I talk to commissioning expert Marie Tucker . We cover lots of ground including a discussion about commissioning , the purpose of RCC & we also cover some of the challenges plus much more .
Consultant & trainer Steph Hunter talks to Joe Gibb about a range of topics connected to residential Childcare
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In this episode I talk to Lorraine Moore who is hub manager at the Hub For Success an Edinburgh based partnership organisation that provides advice, guidance & support to care experienced individuals at every step of their journey into & through further & higher education . Amongst other things we hear a little bit about Lorraine's journey through care , what motivates her to offer support to the care experienced community & what the hub for success has uncovered during its engagement with those with lived experience. This podcast episode is especially of interest to people with an interest in care experience & education. So without further a do please welcome Lorraine Moore.
In this episode I speak with ex RCC Manager & now PHD student Ben O'Farrell about his point of view about the RCC sector in Scotland. We cover lots of ground in this interview which includes discussions around the status of the sector , workforce development, the promise & possibilities for the future. So withot further a do please welcome Ben O' Farrell .
In this episode I interview Ruth Forster & Kirsten Callaghan who are employed as Promise Development workers with the social care organisation Crossreach. This interview will be of interest to people who work across the social care sector, who have an interest in residential child care & the role of promise development workers .
During the interview you will hear about some of the positives & some of the challenges in relation to the journey associated with promise implementation alongside hearing about some recent plans associated with the promise that will help young people who are making transitions from residential to interdependence.
You will also hear about both Ruth and Kirsten’s reflections about being employees of Crossreach.
I enjoyed interviewing both Ruth and Kirsten & I’m sure that you will too , So without further a do please welcome Ruth & Kirsten to the podcast
A powerful interview covering topics related to secure care , the prison system , trauma and relationships
In this episode I talk to a managing director of two specialist therapeutic residential child care communities. Amongst other things we hear about the directors journey from social worker to managing director whereby insights are provided in relation to the prospects and challenges for the sector such as the benefits associated with group living , matching placements to need, risk management, physical restraint, the care review, recruitment, training the workforce & the broader operational challenges are considered. I enjoyed this interview and I hope that you do too, so without further a do , please welcome Amberleigh Care’s Managing Director , Kevin Gallagher.
In todays episode I interview A probation officer & now Keele University Lecturer about her PHD study that looked into the subject of children’s pathways into offending . My interviewees research considered children’s views in relation to those particular pathways . Alongside hearing about the interviewees research we also hear the interviewees point of view about the current state of the residential childcare system in the UK and what needs to be done to make improvements. Amongst other things we consider subjects such as physical restraint, the English care review and the context around placing children in care . I found this interview, thought provoking and interesting. So without further ado please welcome Dr Anne -Marie Day .
Alison & Joe. A discussion about secure care & Alison's journey from student social worker to director .
In this episode I talk to David Rodger who is a residential worker based in the west coast of Scotland. David provides his point of view about a range of themes such as training , physical restraint , qualifications , the national child care review & physical restraint. We also hear about David's current MSC research project exploring the use of supervision in residential child care . So without further a do , please welcome David Rodger.
In this episode I talk to two academics about their points of about residential child care in the here and now and future possibilities. Within the podcast both academics discuss some of their research & important themes such as friendship & supporting carers within the life space. I really enjoyed this interview & I hope you do too. So without further a do, please welcome Autumn Roesh Marsh & Ruth Emond.
In this episode I talk to academic Dr Brodie Paterson. We explore the challenges associated with compassion fatigue and trauma informed care .
In this episode I talk to an ex residential worker who has now been working as a children and families social worker for over ten years. In this episode we discuss : why the worker chose to work as a social worker rather than a residential worker, we also look at a child's journey into residential care through the lens of a social worker & amongst other thing we also give consideration to how we can make residential more attractive to graduates. So without further a do please welcome Steven Hollinsworth.
In this episode I talk to Paul Sullivan and Sace Lockhart who run the musicares project which is a project that has been set up to offer all types of music tuition to children and young people with lived experience of care . In this interview I hear about the journey so far and what Paul and Sace hope to achieve with the project as it evolves. Amongst other things we discuss the current evidence base that exists with regard to the benefits creative arts has to those with lived experience, we also consider some of the barriers associated with running projects such as musicares and we also consider the types of tuition on offer. I enjoyed speaking to Paul and Sace and know that you will too, so without further a do please welcome Paul Sullivan and Sace lockhart. Contact the team on the links and email below.
The Sound Lab - The Sound Lab thesoundlabglasgow@gmail.com
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Interview with David Grimm. In this episode we explore David's journey from being in care to becoming a student social worker. I found this interview to be inspiring and thought provoking .
In this episode I talk to a senior manager with over thirty years’ experience working within the field of RCC. Amongst other things we discuss the fusion between the public, private and charitable sectors, some of the opportunities associated up with joined up working alongside opportunity that the national care review and the promise presents, we also discuss physical restraint , cross border placements, leadership and the need to be brave at this pivotal period within the sector .I really enjoyed interviewing this professional and I hope you enjoy listening too. So without further a do please welcome John Ryan.
1In this podcast episode I speak with Charlotte Wilson , team manager of the Care Inspectorate. Charlotte answers a range of questions about RCC with a particular focus on how the Care Inspectorate views current areas of prominence affecting the sector. Areas discussed include, the care review & the promise, cross border placements, physical restraint and the challenges the care inspectorate have encountered during the COVID pandemic. I found this interview interesting and it was good to hear from one of the care inspectorate managers. I really enjoyed interviewing Charlotte and hope you will enjoy listening, so without further a do, please welcome Charlotte Wilson.
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