A Social Worker’s point of view:

“It’s hard when you’re visiting families every day who don’t want you there, it makes building relationships really difficult… I love the kindness and honesty of this approach… supporting people to believe in themselves and recognise their strengths… the rewards when we can see things improving for children and families are the best… that’s why I came into the job……. becoming more confident in how to use MI has made me excited about work again… I’ve remembered why I want to be a social worker.”

What Social Workers say works for them:

• I really liked the examples of MI in practice

• I want to feel supported to try out new skills

• I’d like to be able to discuss how to use MI with parents

• Training that we can apply to our work

• MI reminded me why I came into social work – it inspired me

Impact of MI on Social Workers:

• Improved relationships with parents

• Effective co-production can be achieved

• More impactful work with families

• A reconnection with the values that brought you into Social Work

• A real sense of achievement

• Improved job satisfaction

• Increased confidence

• A more stable workforce