Listen to the amazing story of a social worker in Greater Manchester. In my eyes, Lewis Schofield is one of society’s many unsung heroes. Lewis offers us some insight into the perceptions and mentalities that relate to social work, discussing his work with people at risk of harming themselves and the complexities of helping those prone to alcohol and drug misuse. We also hear about Lewis’s time supporting families at the Christies NHS Foundation Trust. 

What does it take for someone to decide to do this amazingly important yet lowly paid work? Where does the motivation to enter such a profession stem from, and how do such workers cope with constant immersion in other people’s trauma? 

Now more than ever is the time to give voice to such important stories, allowing us a better understanding of the people that help others in our society.