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COVID-19 Video Diaries – Camilla Frog

COVID-19 Video Diaries – Camilla Frog

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COVID-19 Video Diaries – Camilla Frog

Improving Lives: Fiona’s Story

Improving Lives: Fiona’s Story

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Improving Lives: Fiona’s Story

“Everybody needs somebody who is there to look out for them.” – Fiona explains why children’s social work really matters.

COVID-19 Social Work Diaries – Farrah Khan

COVID-19 Social Work Diaries – Farrah Khan

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COVID-19 Social Work Diaries – Farrah Khan

Tara’s story

Tara’s story

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Tara’s story

As a teenager I was placed in care and became a young mum, mixing with the wrong friendship group. I needed to make a change in my life, so I decided I wanted to become a Children’s Social Worker. I feel like I’ve now found my purpose…to keep children safe.

Judy’s story

Judy’s story

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Judy’s story

When I first left school I worked in offices but, although I found them interesting, they just didn’t stretch me enough. Now I’m lucky enough to work with children with disabilities and it’s such a rewarding experience.

Three tips for a successful MA Social Work interview

Three tips for a successful MA Social Work interview

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Three tips for a successful MA Social Work interview

Dr Liam Foster, Admissions Tutor for the MA in Social Work at Sheffield University, offers advice on successful MA Social Work interview tips.

Dr Jadwiga Leigh

Dr Jadwiga Leigh

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Dr Jadwiga Leigh

In this short video clip, Dr Jadwiga Leigh discusses her research into professional identity and child protection culture, both here in the UK and abroad in Belgium. Dr Leigh is a Lecturer in Social Work in the Department of Sociological Studies at University of Sheffield.

Improving Lives: Steven’s Story

Improving Lives: Steven’s Story

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Improving Lives: Steven’s Story

What’s the most rewarding thing about a career in children’s social work? For Steven, it’s about guiding families to an outcome that keeps their children safe and happy.

Improving Lives: Sophie’s Story

Improving Lives: Sophie’s Story

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Improving Lives: Sophie’s Story

Why does children’s social work matter? Sophie manages a Safeguarding Team, and she sees how social workers make a positive difference to children and young people’s lives every day.

A child is in danger

A child is in danger

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A child is in danger

There are children in Yorkshire and the Humber who are in danger, which is why we’re uniting as a region to make the biggest difference we’ve ever made.  We’re working together to learn from what has gone before – sharing experience to keep more children safe.

Becky’s story

Becky’s story

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Becky’s story

When I first started I was worried I’d be given a big caseload…but that wasn’t the reality at all. All my team were so lovely and it’s just really great to put everything I’ve learnt into practice.

Children’s Social Workers

Children’s Social Workers

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Children’s Social Workers

From the Festival of Social Work conference, watch some of the region’s children’s social workers talk about their role.

Improving Lives: Tracey’s Story

Improving Lives: Tracey’s Story

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Improving Lives: Tracey’s Story

Why does children’s social work matter? Tracey explains her role in advocating for children and helping to keep families together.

About Children’s Social Work Matters

About Children’s Social Work Matters

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About Children’s Social Work Matters

In this video 3 social workers tell us about their experiences of their individual roles and how they have changed as a result of the Children’s Social Work Matters programme.

 

Terry’s story

Terry’s story

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Terry’s story

What I love about Children’s Social Work is that every day is different and there are so many different roles you can get involved in.  I wish people could see the great work we do behind the scenes, helping to support families and keeping vulnerable children safe.

Improving Lives: Maud’s Story

Improving Lives: Maud’s Story

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Improving Lives: Maud’s Story

What motivates someone to become a children’s social worker? For Maud, it’s about challenging inequality and working to give vulnerable people a voice.
Children’s Social Workers

Children’s Social Workers

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Children’s Social Workers

From the Festival of Social Work conference, watch some of the region’s children’s social workers talk about their role.

Things to avoid at an MA Social Work interview

Things to avoid at an MA Social Work interview

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Things to avoid at an MA Social Work interview

Dr Liam Foster, Admissions Tutor for the MA In Social Work at Sheffield University, explains the main reasons why a candidate may not be successful at a MA social work interview and gives advice on what to avoid.

What makes an MA Social Work UCAS application stand out?

What makes an MA Social Work UCAS application stand out?

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What makes an MA Social Work UCAS application stand out?

Dr Liam Foster, Admissions Tutor for the MA in Social Work at Sheffield University, offers advice on what makes an MA Social Work UCAS Application stand out from the crowd.

Children’s Social Workers

Children’s Social Workers

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Children’s Social Workers

From the Festival of Social Work conference, watch some of the region’s children’s social workers talk about their role.

Children’s Social Workers

Children’s Social Workers

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Children’s Social Workers

From the Festival of Social Work conference, watch some of the region’s children’s social workers talk about their role.

Improving Lives: Arron’s Story

Improving Lives: Arron’s Story

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Improving Lives: Arron’s Story

What inspires people to become a social worker? Arron shares an uplifting story from his work on a Children’s Disability Team.

How to thrive in Social Work

How to thrive in Social Work

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How to thrive in Social Work

What do you look for in an MA Social Work personal statement?

What do you look for in an MA Social Work personal statement?

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What do you look for in an MA Social Work personal statement?

Dr Liam Foster, Admissions Tutor for the MA in Social Work at Sheffield University, explains what he looks for in a MA Social Work personal statement.

Covid19 Social Work Diaries: Helen Burton

Covid19 Social Work Diaries: Helen Burton

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Covid19 Social Work Diaries: Helen Burton

What would make you reject a social work UCAS application?

What would make you reject a social work UCAS application?

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What would make you reject a social work UCAS application?

Dr Liam Foster, MA Admissions Tutor for the MA in Social Work at Sheffield University, explains the factors that would lead to a social work UCAS application being rejected.

Graduate story

Graduate story

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Graduate story

Video interview with Rebecca Joy Novell, a social worker who qualified from the University of Sheffield. She tells her graduate story including why University of Sheffield was her chosen establishment, why she got into social work and what she gained from the course at Sheffield.

Children’s Social Workers

Children’s Social Workers

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Children’s Social Workers

From the Festival of Social Work conference, watch some of the region’s children’s social workers talk about their role.

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