Lifting the Lid Ep1 – Paul Marshall

Thanks for tuning in to our first podcast episode in the new series Lifting The Lid: Social Care Stories! đź’ś

In this episode, Simon takes a deep dive into the life of Paul Marshall, Director of Children’s Services for Manchester City Council.

The episode covers:

– A Day in the Life of a DCS

– Paul’s career path and his journey to becoming a DCS

– His motivations

– How Paul manages all the services he is responsible for effectively

We also explore:

– How the impact Paul has on children’s lives makes him feel

– An impactful story that’s shaped his journey

– What he finds most rewarding in his role

– The future of children’s services and how the role might evolve over the next 10 years

– How Paul looks after his own mental health and wellbeing in a high-pressure role

– His aspirations for the future of children’s services

– Practical advice for social care managers aspiring to become a DCS

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