SOCIAL WORK AND BEYOND
HOW TO BE A CONSCIOUS SOCIAL WORK ENTREPRENEUR
Social Work and Beyond provides the toolkit that will help you survive and thrive in social work, or follow your vocation in a different direction.
Social workers, you’re out there doing life-changing work, but who’s looking out for YOU?
You love your job, and you’re committed to the children & families — but the pressure is real. I've been there.
Burnout? It’s a constant battle. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be.
That’s exactly why I wrote 'Social Work and Beyond'. To give you the tools to not just survive but thrive in this profession!
Imagine achieving a work-life balance that lets you recharge, while still showing up 100% for the vulnerable people who need you.
Picture setting bold, professional goals and smashing them—without sacrificing your health or passion.
Ever thought about taking your social work skills into entrepreneurship? There are options you’ve probably never considered that align with your values.
This book is your toolkit for a fulfilling career—whether you stay in social work or explore new paths that still make a difference.
It’s time to take charge of your journey.
You deserve to thrive, not just survive.
You love your job
as a social worker,
but how are you coping?
You’ll learn…
How to improve your work–life balance while providing care for the most vulnerable
Which practical strategies to use to achieve your professional goals
What entrepreneurial options are available to you as a social worker
How to use your skills to build a career beyond social work but remain committed to serving those in need of support
How best to deploy your passion for social work and make a difference in the world
Join the conversation…
THE LONDON 2025 BOOK LAUNCH
This isn’t just another event; we’re building a network and community of social workers who want to see lasting change in our industry.
Alongside signing books and sharing his own journey, Peter will be joined by our amazing panelists and advocates - bringing their unique insights to the table.
We’re starting the conversation and creating the change we want to see.
Are you ready to see a change in how we approach Social Work?
“This is not just a book; it is a manifesto for change, a call to arms for those of us committed to the service of humanity, and a handbook for the social work social entrepreneur. I urge you to delve into its pages, for within them lies the blueprint for a future where social work and entrepreneurship walk hand in hand, creating pathways to a better world.”
Vince Peart
Independent Social Worker and Content Editor for Social Work News
I found Social Work and Beyond an engaging and enjoyable read. It was inspiring to learn about the author’s journey to becoming a social worker where he shares with the reader some of the most intimate and challenging times in his life.
Equally, I appreciate Peter’s honesty in appraising the social work role today in terms of both its rich rewards but also the huge demands it places on individuals resulting sadly, in many exiting the profession prematurely.
Social work and entrepreneurship need not be strange bedfellows if they accord with the values and principles of our profession.
Nushra Mansuri
Assistant Professor in Social Work - Coventry University
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s an important and useable contribution to our field and one I recommend as a must-read. It’s full of valuable insights and practical knowledge underpinned by a hope and optimism only a great social worker could bring. I wish I’d had this resource when I ventured into the “business” side of social work.”
Dr Beverley Barnett-Jones MBE
Associate Director (Practice and Impact), Nuffield Foundation
“Never underestimate the impact you have on others.
We want all young people to have the best opportunity to succeed in life irrespective of their circumstances and background.”
Articles & Features
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World Financial Review
“Beyond the Social Sector: Transferring Social Work Skills to Other Industries”
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Fostering Families Magazine
“I'm very excited to feature in the Fostering Families Magazine Winter Issue 2024 as I share my story.
Who is Peter Buturo, the person behind the big goals?” -
British Association of Social Workers
“I know that the skills we develop in this field - connecting with people, problem-solving, and making tough decisions - are invaluable, and they don’t have to stay confined to one role.”
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Social Work and Beyond: Taking Bold Leaps with Peter Buturo
I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Janet Ayoola, host of The Social Work Pivot Podcast to talk about my journey - one that started with my own lived experiences, led me into social work, and ultimately inspired me to launch Bold Leap and write Social Work and Beyond.