Flexible Working - The Key to Unlocking Your Career Pivot

The Social Work Pivot

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In this solo episode of The Social Work Pivot Podcast, we explore how flexible working can be the key to unlocking your next career pivot. Whether you're looking to shift into a new area of social work, transition to independent practice, or explore roles outside of statutory services, embracing flexibility in your work life can provide the freedom and space to pursue your next steps.
We’ll dive into practical insights on how to make flexible working work for you, featuring inspiring stories from social workers who’ve successfully made career pivots. Learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with flexible work arrangements and discover how to use this approach to plan and execute a career change, all while maintaining balance in your current role.
If you're considering a career shift or simply curious about how flexible working can support your growth, this episode is packed with tips and advice to help you move forward. Tune in and take the next step in your social work journey!
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Chapters

1. Flexible Working - The Key to Unlocking Your Career Pivot (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Flexible Working (00:02:10)

3. Exploring your option in flexible working patterns (00:04:35)

4. The benefits of flexible working for a career pivot (00:05:40)

5. Accessing training and development opportunities (00:07:25)

6. Gaining new work experience (00:09:00)

7. Extra income through side hustles - bridge a salary gap (00:12:00)

8. Create time to reflect and plan (00:14:55)

9. Time to take action (00:16:10)