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...
Safeguarding Through Stories: Victoria Adepoju’s Journey to Becoming a Children’s Author
The Social Work Pivot
32 minutes
8 months ago
Safeguarding Through Stories: Victoria Adepoju’s Journey to Becoming a Children’s Author
Send us a text In this episode of The Social Work Pivot Podcast, I sit down with Victoria Adepoju, a social worker, safeguarding trainer, and children's author based in London. Victoria shares her journey from working in child protection to becoming an advocate for children's safety through literature. Her experiences led her to write No More Secrets Simi and No More Secrets Isaac, books designed to help children recognise and report abuse. I delve into her motivations for entering social wor...
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...
