A Solution-Focused Approach: How to Stop Social Workers Leaving the Profession

In this insightful episode, the host, Le’Siran and the live audience delve into the issues surrounding the social work profession and explore practical solutions to retain talented social workers in the field.

Podcast episode main talking points:

- Disparities Between Social Work Education and Practice: Uncover the discrepancies and challenges that social workers often face when transitioning from education to real-world practice. We'll examine how the gap impacts their motivation and retention within the profession.

- Solutions to Stop Social Workers Leaving: Engage in a constructive dialogue about effective strategies and initiatives to improve job satisfaction and provide the necessary support for social workers to thrive in their roles. Together, we'll explore actionable solutions that can contribute to a more fulfilling and sustainable career in social work.

- Encouragement for Social Workers to Stay in the Field: Each participant shares a motivational insight aimed at uplifting social workers, encouraging them to persevere, and emphasising the importance of their vital contributions to society.

This live podcast recording event aimed to ignite a collective conversation on retaining our invaluable social work professionals and building a stronger, more supportive community for all. Together, we can make a difference and cultivate a nurturing environment within the social work profession.