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• Josh MacAlister: 7 priorities to follow in his new Children and Families role

  This week our social work hosts, Vince and Cara, are talking about the news that Josh MacAlister has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Education, taking on the role of children’s minister following Janet Daby’s departure in the government reshuffle. Here are seven key changes they predict think will be coming... Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

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• Why is someone working three jobs at the same time?

  This week our hosts are exploring this news story, about a social worker convicted of fraud after it was discovered she was working three jobs at the same time. Vince and Cara discuss the wider context of the story, reflecting on the cost-of-living crisis, stagnant wages, and how side hustles and second jobs are becoming increasingly common in social work. Was this pure greed and dishonesty...or does context matter...? Join the conversation, every Friday morning. Created by social workers, for social workers.

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• Is DASH reliable?

  This week our social work hosts are taking a closer look at DASH - Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-based violence checklist - after it was revealed that 55 women were killed after being assessed as low risk under the police tool. Vince and Cara outline the system, examine the concerns, and debate whether reliance on tick-box assessments undermines professional judgement. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation.

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• Social work side hustles

  This week, inspired by THIS feature, our social work hosts are reflecting on the financial realities for social workers today, and discussing the benefits of side hustles - and how they can provide breathing space financially - without breaching professional boundaries. Want to know more...? Created by social workers, for social workers, join the conversation every Friday morning

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• Social workers deserve 'a little treat'

  This week, inspired by THIS column at mysocialworknews.com, our host Cara reflects on her personal experiences of incorporating "little treats" into challenging workdays and their impact on motivation and wellbeing. Together, she and Vince discuss how small acts of self-kindness can transform the work experience and enhance productivity and emotional resilience. Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.    

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