Scottish RCC Workers Podcast

Scottish RCC Workers Podcast

Scottish Residential Child Care Workers Online Forum

Episodes 48
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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Richard Cross discusses understanding & supporting groups

Jun 05, 2026 37m

In this episode, I sit down with Richard Cross to explore the often-overlooked topic of group work in residential childcare. Together, we discuss why understanding group dynamics is essential for…

S4E5 Andy Thompson from CYP First

May 22, 2026 29m

An interview with Andy Thompson from CYP First a leading training provider based in England . Andy has extensive experience managing children's houses whereby his houses received outstanding ratings…

S4E4 Karen O Donell

Apr 30, 2026 25m

In this episode I talk with Karen O'Donnell about her twenty six year career working within the sector . We cover lots of topics including hearing about the opening of her new service for children .…

S4E4 Jane Dalgleish & Joe

Mar 27, 2026 29m

In this episode I talk to author Jane Dalgleish about her new book entitled ' An Essential Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Residential Childcare: Lessons from the frontline on how you’ll laugh,…

S4E2 Rebecca Harrison & Joe

Mar 13, 2026 1h

Rebecca Harrison from Manchester based Children's RCC service called Parkwood Care talks about her career journey & the work currently being undertaken at Parkwood Care

S4E2 Ian Henderson & Joe Gibb

Feb 06, 2026 37m

Keywordssocial work, residential care, Care Inspectorate, community support, children's welfare, trauma-informed care, social services, Scotland, child protection, family supportsummaryIn this…

Dr Yvalia Febrer & Joe discuss social pedagogy

Dec 19, 2025 28m

In this conversation, Joe Gibb & Dr Yvalia Febrer discusses the innovative training course developed by Kingston University & the Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust for staff in children's homes,…

Colin Maginn & Joe Gibb . Practice models & psychology

Sep 27, 2025 36m

In this conversation, Colin discusses his extensive experience in residential childcare, emphasizing the importance of psychology in understanding and supporting children. He introduces the Pillars…

Brian Hogan & Joe

Aug 07, 2025 49m

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S4E2 Jamie Long & Joe

Jun 26, 2025 49m

Inthis episode I talk to a residential manager about his own experience ofworking across residential childcare both within Scotland and Ireland . Wecover topics such as using lived experience safely…

S4E1 Adelle Sutherland & Joe . Adelle's Journey from sessional worker to trainee psychologist

Jun 01, 2025 40m

1. In this episode I talk to Adele Sutherland who is employed by Pebbles Care as a trainee psychologist . During our discussion we hear about Adeles journey from sessional residential childcare…

S4E1 Marie Tucker & Joe

Mar 08, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode I talk to commissioning expert Marie Tucker . We cover lots of ground including a discussion about commissioning , the purpose of RCC & we also cover some of the challenges plus…

S4E1 Steph Hunter & Joe

Jan 19, 2025 35m

Consultant & trainer Steph Hunter talks to Joe Gibb about a range of topics connected to residential Childcare

Interview with Arlene Kyle from Roots & Wings Social Care

Nov 01, 2024 32m

In this interview I talk to Arlene Kyle who is director of Roots & Wings Social Care. We cover lots of ground starting off by hearing about Arlene's own journey into social care . We then…

Shumela Ahmed (RLP) & Joe

Sep 20, 2024 33m

In this episode I talk to Shumela Ahmed who is managing director of the social enterprise 'Resilience Learning Partnership'. We cover lots of ground & amongst other things we look at the…

Thomas Seisay 'House Of Seisay Hairdressing Training Academy.

Aug 25, 2024 17m

In this episode I talk to Thomas Seisay who has started up a hairdressing training academy for care experienced people. We hear about what motivated Thomas to start the academy alongside hearing…

Professor Mark Smith & Joe

Aug 05, 2024 31m

In this episode I speak with Professor Mark Smith , head of social work at Dundee University about his point of view about residential childcare in Scotland . Themes discussed include: The changing…

Interview with Senior Residential Worker Declan Andrews

Jul 26, 2024 51m

In this episode I speak with Declan Andrews . Declan works for an organisation called 'Our Promise'. Declan speaks about his point of view about pertinent issues such as recruitment, boundaries ,…

Part 2 of the podcast interview with Evelyn

Jul 23, 2024 1h 11m

In part two we explore Evelyn's point of view about areas of practice in relation to worker education , the Promise , physical restraint as well as exploring what we could learn from other countries…

S3E3 Evelyn Vrouwenfelder & Joe

Jun 30, 2024 1h 9m

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