HeyJaredCare to chat? A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Hosted by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council), and presented by broadcaster Dr Wendy Austin, this podcast series showcases conversations and interviews with people in the social work and social care community, as well as from across the health…
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Men in social work (opens the original)
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Why are men still significantly underrepresented in social work, and what unique perspectives and strengths do they bring to the profession? These questions and more are explored in this final episode of our Care to Chat? Series, as host Dr Wendy Austin MBE is joined by a panel of male social workers and social work professionals from across Northern Ireland to discuss their career journeys, the realities of the profession, and the important role men play in social work today. With more than 6,5
Being open, speaking up and being human – what does this all mean? (opens the original)
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Speaking up can often be seen as a huge personal risk to those who choose to speak out. This includes across the health and social care system. In this episode in the ‘Care to chat’ 2026 podcast series, our host Dr Wendy Austin MBE speaks to Professor Peter McBride, Strategic Advisor and Organisational Consultant, Tracy Reid, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Social Care Council and Briege Donaghy, Chief Executive, Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). They shine a light on why mo
Guiding them home - Relationships in social work and social care (opens the original)
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Talking about death and dying isn’t easy, however it’s an important conversation to have that can make all the difference for individuals and families. As part of Palliative Care Week (6-12 September 2026) we are releasing the latest episode of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s ‘Care to Chat?’ podcast. The theme of ‘It’s Not What You Think’ fits well with the discussion. Our host Dr Wendy Austin MBE explores one of the most sensitive yet important conversations in health and social care
Violence against women and girls – Conversations that count (opens the original)
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How do you start to break down the complexities of what violence against women and girls means in Northern Ireland, in particular for the social work and social care workforce? In this podcast, Dr Wendy Austin MBE talks to experts to unpack what violence against women and girls looks like, its impacts and what can be done to address it, starting with the basics – and hopefully by the end listeners will know a little more about how to play a part by starting ‘Conversations that count.’ Influentia
Internationally qualified social workers – Embracing our common values (opens the original)
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Social work is a global practice with common values and transferable skills – it is a profession that embraces cultural diversity and sees different practice experiences as being a strength for social work practice, including in the Northern Ireland context. This episode is a celebration of that, as ‘Care to chat?’ dedicates a conversation to internationally qualified social workers – both those who are thinking of coming to work in Northern Ireland, those who are already working here and those
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