Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Rich Devine, a dedicated social worker, to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of the profession. Rich shares his personal journey, from his early motivations influenced by his father's struggles, to his experiences in child protection and the impact of his work on his own life. We delve into the realities of social work, discussing the importance of attachment theory, the complexities of working with families, and the emoti...
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Rich Devine, a dedicated social worker, to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of the profession. Rich shares his personal journey, from his early motivations influenced by his father's struggles, to his experiences in child protection and the impact of his work on his own life. We delve into the realities of social work, discussing the importance of attachment theory, the complexities of working with families, and the emoti...
Is Statutory Social Work a Lifelong Career? Why It’s Time to Take Charge of Your Career Path
The Social Work Pivot
18 minutes
7 months ago
Is Statutory Social Work a Lifelong Career? Why It’s Time to Take Charge of Your Career Path
Send us a text Is statutory social work really a lifelong career—or just one part of your journey? In this inspiring episode, we explore why many child and family social workers are leaving the profession earlier than expected. We unpack the impact of burnout, health issues, time and financial pressures—and why simply training more social workers won’t fix the retention crisis. More importantly, we’ll talk about what you can do: how to take control of your career path, plan your next steps, a...
The Social Work Pivot
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Rich Devine, a dedicated social worker, to explore the emotional and psychological challenges of the profession. Rich shares his personal journey, from his early motivations influenced by his father's struggles, to his experiences in child protection and the impact of his work on his own life. We delve into the realities of social work, discussing the importance of attachment theory, the complexities of working with families, and the emoti...
