Stories

Rachel: becoming more than a manager

Rachel is investing in her team in the way she feels she’s been invested in, since completing the Pathways programme.

Kaz: I’ve achieved so much in the past year since training

Kaz feels more confident, visible and active at work, contributing ideas and challenging decisions since completing the Pathways programme.

Kakoli: the difference between being a leader and a manager

On the Pathways programme, Kakoli discovered she was a leader, not just a social work manager.

Samantha: I knew I could make a difference

Samantha uses her personal experiences to connect with her team and inspire others to make a positive impact.

Charmaine: shaping a culture where staff want to stay

I’ve thought more about workplace culture and how to improve working relationships so that we can better serve children and families in our area.

Emily: social work challenges me in every way

Emily took a break to work directly with vulnerable people and asylum seekers in a charity setting, before returning to local authority social work.

Luke: taking my social work experiences into the policy field

Luke feels the system that is currently in place prioritises tasks over relationships and meaningful change.

Nick: I was always fascinated by what made people tick

Nick Cook decided to change his career and pursue social work after being made redundant in his previous role.

Jill: I thought I was too old to start a new career

Jill Sinaguglia had some time to reflect on her career during the pandemic, and decided to apply for the Frontline programme.