Alison &amp; Joe. A discussion about secure care &amp; Alison's journey from student social worker to director .

Alison Gough & Joe 

In this episode I talk to David Rodger who is a residential worker based in the west coast of Scotland. David provides his point of view about a range of themes such as training , physical restraint , qualifications , the national child care review &amp; physical restraint. We also hear about David's current MSC research project exploring the use of supervision in residential child care . So without further a do , please welcome David Rodger.

D Rodger : Points Of View From Direct RCC Practice 

In this episode I talk to two academics about their points of about residential child care in the here and now and future possibilities. Within the podcast both academics discuss some of their research &amp; important themes such as friendship &amp; supporting carers within the life space. I really enjoyed this interview &amp; I hope you do too. So without further a do, please welcome Autumn Roesh Marsh &amp; Ruth Emond.

Ruth Emond & Autumn Roesh-Marsh : Friendships , Key Reports & the Future Of RCC 

In this episode I talk to academic Dr Brodie Paterson. We explore the challenges associated with compassion fatigue and trauma informed care .

Brodie Paterson & Joe (Compassion Fatigue & TIC ). 

In this episode I talk to an ex residential worker who has now been working as a children and families social worker for over ten years. In this episode we discuss : why the worker chose to work as a social worker rather than a residential worker, we also look at a child's journey into residential care through the lens of a social worker &amp; amongst other thing we also give consideration to how we can make residential more attractive to graduates. So without further a do please welcome Steven Hollinsworth. 

In this episode I talk to an ex residential worker who has now been working as a children and families social worker for over ten years. In this episode we discuss : why the worker chose to work as a social worker rather than a residential worker, we also look at a child's journey into residential care through the lens of a social worker &amp; amongst other thing we also give consideration to how we can make residential more attractive to graduates. So without further a do please welcome Steven Hollinsworth.

Steven Hollinsworth & Joe: A social workers view of residential child care . 

In this episode I talk to academic Dr Laura Steckley . During the  discussion we hear about Laura's point of view about restraint reduction within the residential setting, the importance of containment, the promise, the importance of the use of activities and   we explore Laura's view point about workforce education and qualifications. So without further a do please welcome Laura Steckley.

Laura & Joe 

In this episode I talk to an academic about her early career as a youth justice social worker &amp; hear about her transition into teaching social work at the University Of Central Lancashire, I also hear about my guests experience of developing and teaching social pedagogy . Amongst other things we  explore what the perspective may offer to those working within the helping professions , so without further a do please welcome Senior lecturer  Lowis Charfe

In this episode I talk to an academic about her early career as a youth justice social worker &amp; hear about her transition into teaching social work at the University Of Central Lancashire, I also hear about my guests experience of developing and teaching social pedagogy . Amongst other things we  explore what the perspective may offer to those working within the helping professions , so without further a do please welcome Senior lecturer  Lowis Charfe

Lowis Charfe 

In this episode I talk to Paul Sullivan and Sace Lockhart who run the musicares project which is a project that has been set up to offer all types of music tuition to children and young people with lived experience of care . In this interview I hear about the journey so far and what Paul and Sace hope to achieve with the project as it evolves. Amongst other things we discuss the current evidence base that exists with regard to the benefits creative arts has to those with lived experience, we also consider some of the barriers associated with running projects such as musicares and we also consider the types of tuition on offer.  I enjoyed speaking to Paul and Sace and know that you will too, so without further a do please welcome Paul Sullivan and Sace lockhart.  Contact the team on the links and email below.The Sound Lab - The Sound Lab    thesoundlabglasgow@gmail.commusic plus

In this episode I talk to Paul Sullivan and Sace Lockhart who run the musicares project which is a project that has been set up to offer all types of music tuition to children and young people with lived experience of care . In this interview I hear about the journey so far and what Paul and Sace hope to achieve with the project as it evolves. Amongst other things we discuss the current evidence base that exists with regard to the benefits creative arts has to those with lived experience, we also consider some of the barriers associated with running projects such as musicares and we also consider the types of tuition on offer.  I enjoyed speaking to Paul and Sace and know that you will too, so without further a do please welcome Paul Sullivan and Sace lockhart.  Contact the team on the links and email below. The Sound Lab - The Sound Lab    thesoundlabglasgow@gmail.com music plus

Interview with Paul & Sace from Musicares 

David Grimm

Interview with David Grimm. In this episode we explore David's journey from being in care to becoming a student social worker. I found this interview to be inspiring and thought provoking .

David Grimm 

In this interview I speak with Jade Elliot and Justine Irvine who are directors of Today Tomorrow , a new RCC provider based in North Ayrshire . This was an interesting conversation about setting up a children's service during a challenging period in history. I look forward to catching up with Jade and Justine in around a years time to see how things are and what learning has taken place.  

In this interview I speak with Jade Elliot and Justine Irvine who are directors of Today Tomorrow , a new RCC provider based in North Ayrshire . This was an interesting conversation about setting up a children's service during a challenging period in history. I look forward to catching up with Jade and Justine in around a years time to see how things are and what learning has taken place.

Interview with Justine and Jade . 

A podcast dedicated to showcasing what's going on in the specialist field that is residential child care.We are interested in radical stories, thoughts or opinions about residential child care.

John Ryan

In this episode I talk to a senior manager with over thirty years’ experience working within the field of RCC. Amongst other things we discuss the fusion between the public, private and charitable sectors, some of the opportunities associated up with joined up working alongside  opportunity that the national care review and the promise presents,  we also discuss physical restraint , cross border placements, leadership  and the need to be brave at this pivotal period within the sector .I really enjoyed interviewing this professional and I hope you enjoy listening too.  So without further a do please welcome John Ryan.

In this episode I talk to a senior manager with over thirty years’ experience working within the field of RCC. Amongst other things we discuss the fusion between the public, private and charitable sectors, some of the opportunities associated up with joined up working alongside  opportunity that the national care review and the promise presents,  we also discuss physical restraint , cross border placements, leadership  and the need to be brave at this pivotal period within the sector .I really enjoyed interviewing this professional and I hope you enjoy listening too.  So without further a do please welcome John Ryan.

Interview with John Ryan 

In this podcast episode I speak  with Charlotte Wilson , team manager of the Care Inspectorate. Charlotte answers a range of questions about RCC with a particular focus on how the Care Inspectorate views current areas of prominence affecting the sector. Areas discussed include, the care review &amp; the promise, cross border placements, physical restraint and the challenges the care inspectorate have encountered during the COVID pandemic. I found this interview interesting and it was good to hear from one of the care inspectorate managers. I really enjoyed interviewing Charlotte and hope you will enjoy listening, so without further a do, please welcome Charlotte Wilson.

Charlotte Wilson from the Care Inspectorate 

Jim Shields

Interview with Jim Shields . In this episode I talk with Jim Shields who is service manager at St Mary's Kenmure Secure Unit. Amongst other topics , we discuss the national care review, the promise , physical restraint , cross border placements and much more .

Interview with Jim Shields 

Jenna Bollinger discusses Australian RCC and it synergies with the Scottish context . We also look at training , qualifications and some of the difficult questions around physical restraint.

Jenna Bollinger series 1 episode 7 

Anne Logan

In this episode i speak with a professional whom has used her own lived experience in a way that has shone a light on some of the challenges associated with the care system. In this episode we look at the care review, the promise, the complexities associated with physical restraint and what the future may hold for the sector. So without further a do, please welcome Beth-Anne Logan .

Beth-Anne Logan : Episode 6 Series 1 : Secure Care 

In this episode I talk with a senior residential child care worker who has amassed twenty years experience in the field. The focus of discussion is around the desire that RCC is viewed as a career of choice rather than something that people fall into by default. In addition we discuss qualifications, values, the national care review and the challenges associated with  continuing care. I really enjoyed recording this podcast and without further a do please welcome Billy Todd.

Series 1 episode 5 . Billy Todd 

Ross Gibson

In the fourth episode of this podcast series looking at secure care , I speak with Ross Gibson, who is a practice development advisor with the Children And Young People's Centre For Justice. In this episode Ross talks about his experience of supporting the secure sector in Scotland , alongside providing his own views on physical restraint and his hopes for the sector over the next ten years . I really enjoyed recording this podcast and hope you enjoy listening. So without further a do, please welcome Ross Gibson

Series 1 , episode 4 . Interview with Ross Gibson, Practice Development Advisor CYCJ. 

Stephens experience of working within the secure setting

Episode three . Stephen McShane . Secure Care 

Ian Milligan

2nd interview with Ian Milligan. In this second interview , we carry on the conversation from the first podcast . We explore what Ian has found to be his favourite piece of academic work. We also explore Ian's point of view with regard to physical restraint and whether the controversial area of practice is required or whether it should be banned.  

2nd interview with Ian Milligan. In this second interview , we carry on the conversation from the first podcast . We explore what Ian has found to be his favourite piece of academic work. We also explore Ian's point of view with regard to physical restraint and whether the controversial area of practice is required or whether it should be banned.

RCC Points Of View Podcast Part two of my interview with Ian Milligan 15.5.21

Welcome to the RCC points Of View Podcast, brought to you by the Scottish Residential Child Care Workers Online Forum. Each episode you will listen to  consists of the narrator interviewing someone with a point of view about residential childcare. For the first series we take a look at secure care an area of residential childcare that features within the recently published national care review &amp; the subsequent publication entitled the promise. In part one of the first episode I talk with Dr Ian Milligan, a retired academic who dedicated his working life to the field of residential childcare. In this episode Ian looks back at what influenced him during a career that seen Ian go from being a house parent in a Glasgow Children’s home during the early 1980s to a internationally recognised academic. Ian charts the history of residential childcare &amp; secure care, the national childcare review and what the promise says about the future of secure care. We also look at Ian's views regarding legislation and reports. I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast as much as I did. Without further ado please welcome  Dr Ian Milligan.

Welcome to the RCC points Of View Podcast, brought to you by the Scottish Residential Child Care Workers Online Forum. Each episode you will listen to  consists of the narrator interviewing someone with a point of view about residential childcare. For the first series we take a look at secure care an area of residential childcare that features within the recently published national care review &amp; the subsequent publication entitled the promise. In part one of the first episode I talk with Dr Ian Milligan, a retired academic who dedicated his working life to the field of residential childcare. In this episode Ian looks back at what influenced him during a career that seen Ian go from being a house parent in a Glasgow Children’s home during the early 1980s to a internationally recognised academic. Ian charts the history of residential childcare &amp; secure care, the national childcare review and what the promise says about the future of secure care. We also look at Ian's views regarding legislation and reports. I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast as much as I did. Without further ado please welcome  Dr Ian Milligan.

RRC Points Of View Podcast. Episode one, part one . Dr Ian Milligan. 

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast 

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