Real Social Work Tutor

Human being. Social worker. Practice educator.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Any expected delays due to weather today @SouthernRailUK ?

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@WB4justice @mumofboys72 You have a strange way of talking for a woman of your maturity.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

I have around 80 friends on my Facebook account. Most have far better things to do with their lives than hear me talk about social work corruption. https://t.co/TtdXasDJsq

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@RealSWTutor urr why say this when your 2 accts and fb page has lots of followers?

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

I know why you’re out of work at the moment. https://t.co/uSWi1caF37

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

I know why you parted company with BASW for a start. https://t.co/mzL0l1fH8p

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

I am not sure what I will be able to do with all of this information and would rather pass it on to somebody who has a larger platform who might wish to investigate further. Please contact me if any of you are in such a position.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Grateful for those of you getting it touch to tell me about all the poor behaviour of those who have targeted me. Multiple accounts, workplace sackings, online bullying and stalking, constant trolling, tragic personal lives etc.

Doesn’t surprise me one bit.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Very interesting response to a complaint I made about a professional’s use of oppressive language last month.

Response from CAMHS is that they will be investigating the matter and are taking my concerns seriously.

Good to see organisations of such stature taking action.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

How long are delays round MK expected to last today @SouthernRailUK ?

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Lots of potential reasons why many social workers will turn on their fellow colleagues rather than try to support them.

I’ve seen it for 2 decades in the workplace and see it online every night.

Would be keen if anyone could point to research in this area.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

There is also the issue of people being stuck in jobs they dislike and the bitterness creeping into their personal lives.

Rather than accept the need to make changes, they distract from their own issues by harming others.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Other social workers come into this profession in an effort to right the wrongs that happened in their own lives.

Perhaps their internal struggles lead to them projecting their own insecurities and anxieties onto others.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Many of the social workers younger than me (post-DipSW) came into the profession as a ’fall back’ after finding their degrees in criminology and sociology didn’t translate to jobs.

Perhaps there is a chip on their shoulders.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Before I was a social worker I held roles in residential care, education and youth justice. In all my time I have never seen a vocation with as much in-fighting and internal bullying as social work.

Little wonder we fail at advocating change on behalf of those we support.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@sophieayers1982 @AMLTaylor66 @socialworktutor We have been talking about this issue for a number of weeks now and you persist with a wish to have proxy arguments with me about somebody else, it is really quite bizarre, especially when you have tagged in the person you appear to have a grievance with.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@AMLTaylor66 @sophieayers1982 @socialworktutor @The_HCPC I believe that @The_HCPC released new practice guidance for social media actions last month.

It was my concerns about the social media actions of @BASW_UK patron that resulted in them having to reveal that she had left the role.

Like you, I agree this issue warrants attention.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@sophieayers1982 @AMLTaylor66 @socialworktutor I am confused as to why your behaviour is so erratic.

You block then unblock. Lock your account then make it public. Message me privately at length but publicly rebuke me.

Your unusual behaviour is hard to follow.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@AMLTaylor66 @sophieayers1982 @socialworktutor Thank you for your kind words on this matter. Although my input online is quite limited (I've only had this account for 3 weeks and my other account is quite dormant) it is nice to know that my recent challenges have added to the story of social work.

I value your compassion.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

Good to see issues I have raised about offensive online interactions getting more attention overnight.

Whilst some are seeking to steer the conversation in other ways, I am grateful that they are still bringing more attention to the problem overall.

Thanks for the interest.

[Real Social Work Tutor @RealSWTutor]

@Youmustbejokin6 If you recall how you first contacted me a few weeks back, you may remember I talked about the importance of setting a good example to students who may follow lecturers online.

In that sense I agree with your goal for doing ‘good’, but sadly haven’t seen it in your own efforts.