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Podcast: would you work for an inadequate-rated service?

Social workers from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council tell us why they love working there despite the challenges

This episode of the Social Work Community podcast was produced in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

Would you work for an inadequate-rated service?

  • Yes, I would want to be part of improving services for people. (39%, 230 Votes)
  • It would depend on the role. (37%, 221 Votes)
  • No, I fear there would be too much pressure. (24%, 139 Votes)

Total Voters: 590

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In early 2022, BCP Council’s children’s services were rated inadequate by Ofsted following an inspection in late 2021.

Since then, there have been five monitoring visits, which found improvements in many areas.

In this episode of the Social Work Community Podcast, BCP Council social workers tell careers editor Sharmeen Ziauddin that morale is up and increased permanency of staff is making a real difference, not only to them, but to children and young people too.

There are five guests on this podcast. Firstly, Steph, an assistant team manager in a children and families first team, explains what made her switch from agency to a permanent position at BCP Council. Ruairi, a team manager, talks about what has made him stay with BCP Council for a number of years.

Monique shares what brought her back to BCP Council after a stint in London, while Cyra explains why practitioners are leaving locum work to take up permanent roles within BCP Council.

And Jamie, who joined the authority’s children’s services on the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programme after a career change, shares why doing social work within BCP Council has exceeded his expectations.

Listen now:
Listen to “Would you work for an inadequate-rated children’s services?” on Spreaker.
Read the transcription here.

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The Social Work Community Podcast explores the issues that matter to social work practitioners in their working lives. You will hear direct from social workers in your community about their successes and their challenges.

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