Join Audrey and Baggie this week as they chat with Simon Keating about what it's like to work in a restorative justice project, promoting empathy in young offenders for victims of their actions and

Simon Keating is a Restorative Justice Project Officer (RJPO) for Le Cheile Mentoring services in Limerick, Clare, and Cork. He studied Applied Social Studies in Social Care, achieving a first-class honours degree and is currently completing a Master’s in research for the ASCEND research group in TUS. He is very passionate about expanding his experience and training to help people achieve positive growth and development in their lives and was a speaker at the most recent Social Care Ireland Conference.

If you would like to give feedback on The Social Care Podcast or be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by emailing thesocialcarepodcast@gmail.com

• Audrey Moore has worked in social care for the past 20+ years in front line, management and teaching roles. Currently a consultant with Trust Social Care Consultancy, Audrey works with Social Care Workers and organisations providing professional supervision, mentoring and training.
• David Bagnall has worked in a variety of Youth Work and Social Care settings. Currently a Team Leader in ChildVision where he has worked for 16 years. He is the parent of a visually impaired son and is an advocate for Human Rights-based Approach in Health and Social Care Services; Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination and Equality, Empowerment and Legality.

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Trust Social Care Consultancy, for the support and development of those working in the social care sector. Independent professional supervision can be arranged with individuals and groups. Check out www.trustconsultancy.ie to see the range of services available to frontline staff, supervisors and organisations. Get in touch with owner and consultant, Audrey Moore on audreym@trustconsultancy.ie