Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin – Détails, épisodes et analyse

I recently attending 2 conferences that didn't feel like conferences at all. The Contextual Safeguarding Conference in Durham and the Trauma Informed Consultancy Services Conference in Manchester (mini celebration for events that take place outside of London!).

I wanted to share all my reflections with you, messy, unedited, reading from my notes and very clearly still on a high from being with likeminded people, learning and very much seeing hope in action. 

If you wanted to go to the conferences and couldn't, listen to hear the highlights, and if you are feeling dejected or disillusioned, listen and borrow some hope from me. 

I talk about this book: 

Doing Real-Life Change in Children’s Social Care: Embedded Research in Practice

Lloyd, J., & Owens, R. (2025). Doing Real-Life Change in Children’s Social Care: Embedded Research in Practice. Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447372400

I referenced Dr Ron Dodzo: 

https://www.instagram.com/theaccessiblepsychologist/?hl=en

Contextual Safeguarding:

https://www.contextualsafeguarding.org.uk/

Ciara McCelland: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciara-mcclelland-0a211b250/?originalSubdomain=uk

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This might be the most important episode I’ve ever shared.

It’s about a cupboard — but really, it’s about care, action, and what it means to truly learn as a social worker.

I tell the story of a messy cupboard in my first job, how clearing it shaped the way I’ve approached learning ever since, and why I believe training isn’t something you can just “do” to people.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes good social work training work, or why I care so deeply about The Social Work Collective Academy, this episode explains everything.

👉 Join The Collective Academy for reflective, bite-sized, high-quality training for newly qualified social workers: https://www.socialworksorted.com/subscriptions

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This is for you if you are a newly qualified social worker who has just been allocated their first family to work with. That stomach-drop moment? It's completely normal—and I'm here to walk you through it.

Inside this episode:

• What to do immediately after seeing that first family in your inbox
• How to process the nerves, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm
• The simple but vital question to ask: what area of the law am I working under?
• Why clear supervision is essential—and how to confidently ask for it
• Steps to prepare for your first visit while staying relationship-focused
• How your emotions impact the people you’re working with (and how to use that power positively)

I am sharing a behind the scenes insight to ASYE Core Skills Training and talk about The Social Work Collective Academy—a resource-packed space to support new social workers through every step of their first year.

Lets connect!

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In this bitesize episode I invite you to reflect with me:

-what happens when we label people as 'difficult?'
-Are there times when you have been labelled as 'difficult?'
-How can we move forward from this and find solutions?

If you enjoyed this style of episode please let me know - vicki@socialworksorted.com

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Join the free live networking event:

CLICK HERE: Starting in Social Work

Wednesday 20th September 2023, live via zoom.

Places are limited. 

For any questions or to book a slot:

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In this episode I talk to Debbie Bright, a foster carer with years of experience who advocates for fostering and support for foster carers.

We discuss:
-The dynamics of social workers and foster carers
-Ideas to build relationships
-The value of communication
-Child led direct work ideas

To find out more about Debbie's work:

Follow on social media
Barnados

Further reading:
The Fostering Network

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2023/02/02/dfe-provides-20-of-funding-urged-by-care-review-in-response/

https://thecareleaders.com/how-can-fostering-communities-help-foster-carers-and-care-experienced-young-people/


Get in touch with me:

socialworksorted.com

Join the mailing list : socialworksorted.com/community

Enquire about training for your organisation

Connect on Instagram

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Connect via email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

Lets connect!

To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted.com

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In this episode I give 3 examples of circular questions that newly qualified social workers can use in practice.

If you have feedback or reflections on this episode I'd love to talk to you about it:

Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

Instagram @socialworksorted

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-shevlin-820171256/

Website: www.socialworksorted.com



Further reading on this topic is recommended:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119438519

https://www.routledge.com/The-Systemic-Thinking-and-Practice-Series/book-series/KARNSTP

https://practice-supervisors.rip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Using-systemic-questions-in-supervision.pdf

https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Family_Therapy/JbeJAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

Lets connect!

To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted.com

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If you would rather watch this via Instagram live then head here. 

In this episode I talk about:

➡️seeking feedback as a student or newly qualified social worker

➡️the challenges in asking for feedback

➡️ways to overcome those challenges and build confidence asking for feedback

If you want to share feedback or get in touch about this podcast or training, you can email me
vicki@socialworksorted.com


If you are part of a university or organisation interested in  training and consultancy enquiries head here

If you are a student or ASYE interested in developing your assessment skills for placement and practice then there are still places left for my final of the summer series of masterclasses; Join here

Lets connect!

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In this episode I talk about;

• Explaining assessment processes
• Understanding the information you need
• Considering context and lived experience
• Preparing to start an assessment 

This is ideal to listen to if you are a student or newly qualified social worker.

If you are new to the podcast and want to know more about me;

From social worker to social work sorted: Listen here  

CPD Accredited training: Listen here

 Research in social work with Professor Martin Webber : Listen here 

Direct Work ideas: Recommended book 

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I would love to hear from you and listen to your reflections from this episode.

If you are interested in training for your local authority or organisation, including CPD Accredited training 'Assessment Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers' or interested in Introduction to Assessment: A guide for New Social Workers ,you can contact me on:

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Thank you so much for listening.

Take Care

Vicki

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An outline of my new CPD accredited training and a brief introduction to me, and Social Work Sorted, for anyone new to this podcast. 

To get in touch or request a brochure for this new training contact vicki@socialworksorted.com or complete the form at the bottom of this webpage https://www.socialworksorted.com/training 

Lets connect!

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