Social Worker Matters

About Social Worker Matters

Welcome to Social Workers Matter with Dr Sylvia Smith, where we explore the realities and celebrate the successes of social work practice, management and education. A few words from Dr. Sylvia on her background and Social Workers Matter I began my social work career at 16yrs old when I embarked on my first training course in social care. I now have over 35yrs of experience in social work; practice, leadership/management and education. Bringing a wealth of knowledge, skills and passion to my work and I want to convey these attributes in my Social Workers Matter podcast. I am passionate about 'reclaiming social work' and will be exploring the realities and celebrating the successes in this profession. I invite you to join my guests and me for insightful discussions, sharing of professional experiences and much, much wisdom in all things social work. If you're thinking about joining the profession, are newly qualified practitioners or a seasoned professional, this podcast is for you.

Publisher

Dr. Sylvia

Category

education · government · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2019

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Healing in the Circle of Life Part 1

   Healing in the Circle of Life: Taking Black Psychology Home to Dominica (Episode 1 of 3) What happens when a mental health conference stops talking at a community and starts learning from one? In this episode, I sit down with Clancy Williams, President of UK ABPsi and project lead, and LaReo Riviere, a proud Dominican, Mental Health Professional and conference subcommittee member, headed by Dr Michelle Perry-Springer, to introduce Healing in the Circle of Life. It's a four-day gathering on Af...

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Complexity of Mother - Daughter Relationship

   Social Workers Matter - Episode Notes Content Warning This episode contains honest, detailed discussion of childhood emotional neglect and physical abuse, and touches on pregnancy loss by choice. Karen's story is raw and, at times, harrowing. This is not easy listening. Please take care while listening, and consider whether now is the right time for you - it's absolutely fine to pause or come back to it when you're ready. Episode Summary In this deeply personal conversation, Karen s...

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   A Tribute To Professor Jason Arday & Caring Is Not The Same As Thinking

   This episode opens differently. Before anything else, I pause to pay tribute to Professor Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history, who died after years of sustained public scrutiny. It's a moment to name a name, honour a life, and reflect on the particular weight carried by those who rise while being watched for a mistake. From there, the episode moves into a solo adaptation of the presentation I delivered for SCAPA, "Why Policies Fail Without Reflective Practice." Dr...

Who has been a guest on Social Worker Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Denise Harvey
• Arlene P Weekes
• Shabnam Ahmed
• Jo Williams
• Anna

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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