In this episode, we focus on all things relating to the

practicalities of being on a placement. Touching on home visits, the timing of visits, safety, and risk assessments, as well as writing comprehensive case notes, timekeeping, management of tasks and working with multi-agencies.

 

Our hosts, Colleen Simon and Tienga Ngale are joined by Sophia Onuh and Michelle Boreland.

Sophia Onuh is an experienced SW & Lecturer in Social

Work @ Yeovil College University Centre, and

Michelle Boreland is an experienced SW, MASH DTM &

Practice Educator.

Aleski Brandy-Williams’ book on “Preparing for First

Social Work Placement” as an introductory guide for aspiring social workersin the children and young people service was featured. The book can be foundhere: https://brandy-williams.co.uk/shop/ols/products/preparing-for-first-social-work-placement