The Relational Social Work Podcast
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The Relational Social Work Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and aimed at social workers and others who work in the children and families social work sector, focussing on the importance of relationships in social work.
🎙️ New episode out on Monday 🎙️
In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Chloe Grant and Matt Blow from Become to talk about what the reforms mean for care experienced young people. Available Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Chloe Grant and Matt Blow from Become to talk about what the reforms mean for care experienced young people. Available Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
January 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
🎙️ New episode out on Monday 🎙️
In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Chloe Grant and Matt Blow from Become to talk about what the reforms mean for care experienced young people. Available Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Chloe Grant and Matt Blow from Become to talk about what the reforms mean for care experienced young people. Available Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Michelle John, child to parent abuse expert by experience and the founder of PEGS. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Michelle John, child to parent abuse expert by experience and the founder of PEGS. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
We are curious...🤔
January 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We are curious...🤔
New episode out today! Hannah and Matt are joined by Lisa Hackett, Jerome Harvey-Agyei and Kam Kaur to focus on relational practice in multi-agency child protection teams. Available now on all major podcast platforms💗
January 12, 2026 at 11:29 AM
New episode out today! Hannah and Matt are joined by Lisa Hackett, Jerome Harvey-Agyei and Kam Kaur to focus on relational practice in multi-agency child protection teams. Available now on all major podcast platforms💗
🎄✨ The Relational Social Work Podcast: Christmas Special is OUT TODAY! ✨🎄and this time… Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀🎙️
🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms
🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎄✨ The Relational Social Work Podcast: Christmas Special is OUT TODAY! ✨🎄and this time… Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀🎙️
🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms
🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms
The Christmas Special episode OUT TOMORROW!✨🎄
And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀
This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy
And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀
This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Christmas Special episode OUT TOMORROW!✨🎄
And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀
This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy
And this time Producer Arin has a mic and is fully in charge 👀
This episode is nothing like our usual ones and that’s exactly the point. With minimal social work chat, we’re embracing the festive fun with a whole lot of warmth, humour and end of year joy
Our Christmas Special is dropping soon, and Producer Arin is cooking up a very merry quiz for our hosts Hannah and Matt to tackle on air. And this year, you get to be part of it! We want YOUR quiz questions!
Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!
Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Our Christmas Special is dropping soon, and Producer Arin is cooking up a very merry quiz for our hosts Hannah and Matt to tackle on air. And this year, you get to be part of it! We want YOUR quiz questions!
Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!
Comment or DM us with your questions and be in with a chance to win a Madlug Bag!
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. This episode will be out on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, Participation Lead at the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and Co-Founder of The Tope Project. This episode will be out on Monday on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. This episode will be available on all major podcast platforms on Monday 💗
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Jade Barnett, co-founder, CEO and Director at Power2Prevail. This episode will be available on all major podcast platforms on Monday 💗
Madlug Pop Up Experience in Leeds! 🎧
All set up and ready for the pod including very special performances and the voices of some incredible care experienced young people. If you're in Leeds, come and join us! 💗
All set up and ready for the pod including very special performances and the voices of some incredible care experienced young people. If you're in Leeds, come and join us! 💗
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Madlug Pop Up Experience in Leeds! 🎧
All set up and ready for the pod including very special performances and the voices of some incredible care experienced young people. If you're in Leeds, come and join us! 💗
All set up and ready for the pod including very special performances and the voices of some incredible care experienced young people. If you're in Leeds, come and join us! 💗
New episode out today! This week Hannah and Matt are joined by guests, Sophie Clarke, Jo Smith and Scott Darraugh and guest host, Shoayb Khalifa to discuss rethinking residential care. This episode is out now on all major podcast platforms 💗
October 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
New episode out today! This week Hannah and Matt are joined by guests, Sophie Clarke, Jo Smith and Scott Darraugh and guest host, Shoayb Khalifa to discuss rethinking residential care. This episode is out now on all major podcast platforms 💗
🎙️ New Episode Alert – Dropping This Monday!
Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke.
👉 Don't miss out!
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Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke.
👉 Don't miss out!
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October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🎙️ New Episode Alert – Dropping This Monday!
Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke.
👉 Don't miss out!
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Join us on the next episode featuring contributors from the recent Social Enterprise UK-backed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) discussion, we’re joined by Scott Darraugh, Jo Smith and Sophie Clarke.
👉 Don't miss out!
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🎙️New Episode!
This week on The Relational Social Work Podcast, Jonny Hoyle joins Hannah & Matt to explore how AI is shaping social work practice at North Yorkshire Council.
A thought-provoking conversation about innovation, ethics, and the future of social care. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2405249/epis...
This week on The Relational Social Work Podcast, Jonny Hoyle joins Hannah & Matt to explore how AI is shaping social work practice at North Yorkshire Council.
A thought-provoking conversation about innovation, ethics, and the future of social care. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2405249/epis...
October 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎙️New Episode!
This week on The Relational Social Work Podcast, Jonny Hoyle joins Hannah & Matt to explore how AI is shaping social work practice at North Yorkshire Council.
A thought-provoking conversation about innovation, ethics, and the future of social care. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2405249/epis...
This week on The Relational Social Work Podcast, Jonny Hoyle joins Hannah & Matt to explore how AI is shaping social work practice at North Yorkshire Council.
A thought-provoking conversation about innovation, ethics, and the future of social care. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2405249/epis...
New Episode Drops Monday 20th October!
We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council.
This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI.
You won't want to miss it!
We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council.
This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI.
You won't want to miss it!
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New Episode Drops Monday 20th October!
We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council.
This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI.
You won't want to miss it!
We’re thrilled to share that Hannah and Matt are joined by Jonny Hoyle - A care-experienced social worker and Leaving Care Group Manager at North Yorkshire Council.
This episode dives deep into lived experience, leadership and AI.
You won't want to miss it!
New Episode Released Today!
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
You won't want to miss it!
Can't wait till Monday? Listen to all our previous episodes on all our major podcast platforms 💗
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
You won't want to miss it!
Can't wait till Monday? Listen to all our previous episodes on all our major podcast platforms 💗
October 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
New Episode Released Today!
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
You won't want to miss it!
Can't wait till Monday? Listen to all our previous episodes on all our major podcast platforms 💗
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
You won't want to miss it!
Can't wait till Monday? Listen to all our previous episodes on all our major podcast platforms 💗
New Episode Drops Monday 13th October!
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it!
Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it!
Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New Episode Drops Monday 13th October!
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it!
Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗
In this episode, Hannah and Matt are joined by Katia Parent, a social worker with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact).
Set your reminders and tune in on Monday, you won’t want to miss it!
Listen to all our previous episodes on all major podcast platforms💗
Save the Date – The Care Leaders Summit 2026
We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Save the Date – The Care Leaders Summit 2026
We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
We’re excited to share that The Care Leaders Summit returns on 26th February 2026 in York — and it’s set to be one of the most inspiring events of the year for those passionate about improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Episode 4 of The Relational Social Work Podcast is OUT NOW!!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode.
It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode.
It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛
October 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Episode 4 of The Relational Social Work Podcast is OUT NOW!!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode.
It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lorna Stabler, Research Fellow at CASCADE (Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre), as our guest for this powerful new episode.
It’s an episode full of insight, reflection, and heart.💛
Episode 4 is out on Monday and we are excited that our guest for this episode is Dr Lorna Stabler!
Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com
Happy Listening!
Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com
Happy Listening!
October 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Episode 4 is out on Monday and we are excited that our guest for this episode is Dr Lorna Stabler!
Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com
Happy Listening!
Cant wait until Monday? You can listen to our previous episodes at www.therelationalsocialworkpodcast.com
Happy Listening!
New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Fran Feeley, Nadia Galvani and Eugene Ogbewele, social workers and co-founders of Social Matters, to talk about anti-racist practice, allyship and hope 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
September 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
New episode out today! In this episode Hannah and Matt are joined by Fran Feeley, Nadia Galvani and Eugene Ogbewele, social workers and co-founders of Social Matters, to talk about anti-racist practice, allyship and hope 💗 Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, care experienced author, social worker, campaigner and Deputy Director at Article 39. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New episode out today! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, care experienced author, social worker, campaigner and Deputy Director at Article 39. Available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, to talk about accessing care records and Free Loaves on a Friday. Can't wait until Monday, all previous episodes are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
September 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
New episode incoming! In next weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Rebekah Pierre, to talk about accessing care records and Free Loaves on a Friday. Can't wait until Monday, all previous episodes are available now on all major podcast platforms 💗
We're back with Series 4! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Luke Rodgers, founder at CEO at The Care Leaders. This episode explores what The Care Leaders Fellowship is, and some of the amazing innovations which have been supported through this 💗
September 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We're back with Series 4! In this weeks' episode Matt and Hannah are joined by Luke Rodgers, founder at CEO at The Care Leaders. This episode explores what The Care Leaders Fellowship is, and some of the amazing innovations which have been supported through this 💗