Stories

Sam: youth work to social work

Former youth worker, Sam, felt limited in the support he could offer young people he worked with. Then he joined Approach Social Work.

Simone: reigniting my passion for learning

Simone, a Pathway 3 leader, shares how the Pathways programme enhanced her learning, built up her confidence and allowed her to form new relationships.

Victoria: taking the next step in my career 

Victoria, a Pathway 1 leader, highlights the community of leaders she met on the Pathways programme and how this network will support her moving forwards.

Emma: We need to make time for development 

Emma, a Pathway 1 leader, shares her experience of the Pathways programme and how this supported her to move up in her career.

Delin: growing in confidence

Delin, a Step Forward programme participant, shares her experience on the programme and the impact it has had in developing her confidence.

Umu: Pathway 3 helped me to navigate change with my team

Umu, a head of service, shares her highlights from the Pathways programme and how this helped her to navigate change with her team.

A letter to a remarkable social worker!

Letter from the uncle of a young person that Denise, a Frontline programme participant, was supporting.

Billy and Sarah’s journey of parenthood 

A story of how Felicity, a first year Frontline programme participant, supported Billy, Sarah and baby Tara.

Chaz: influence of culture in social work

Chaz shares how she found confidence with the Step Forward programme and embraces Sikhism in social work.