Social work (general)

Emotions in social work practice

Looking at the role of emotional intelligence in social work.

Published on June 10, 2012 | 10 minutes | 1969 words | Iriss

Mixed methods research and design: their development and use

Professor Brannen explores what we mean by mixed qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. She outlines its historic development and describes some recent examples of its use in studies of food practices.

Published on June 6, 2012 | 39 minutes | 8157 words | Iriss

Social Worker of the Year, Sandy Watt

Sandy Watt, a senior mental health officer and practice teacher with North Lanarkshire Council. In this episode Sandy talks to Iriss's Rikke Iversholt about his 30 years in social work and the changes that the sector has gone through.

Published on March 31, 2012 | 24 minutes | 4985 words | Iriss

How to encourage innovation in the regulated environment

Part of the Iriss Masterclass series. Carole Wilkinson, former Director of the Scottish Social Services Council talks about how to encourage innovation in the regulated environment.

Published on April 22, 2010 | 41 minutes | 8545 words | Iriss

What does the concept of Next Practice offer to people using social services?

Geoff Mulgan is director of the Young Foundation. Between 1997 and 2004 he worked in the UK Prime Minister's office and Cabinet Office and before that was the founding director of the thinktank demos.

Published on March 19, 2010 | 32 minutes | 6711 words | Iriss

Getting It Right for Every Child: promoting effective change

Bill Alexander. Head of Children's Services for NHS Highland and Highland Council.

Published on September 24, 2008 | 10 minutes | 2113 words | Iriss