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Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin
Vicki Shevlin
Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 149

Social Work Sorted is the leading podcast for Newly Qualified Social Workers in the UK. Hosted and produced by Vicki Shevlin, a social worker, trainer, consultant and founder of The Social Work Collective Academy.
This is a podcast for social workers and safeguarding professionals who care about skills, knowledge and practice. Fresh, relatable and realistic, Vicki brings her social work experience and unique training approach to bitesize episodes. Guest episodes feature critical conversations with experts from the sector.
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Worried about starting your ASYE? This is for you
dimanche 11 août 2024 • Duration 11:53
FREE Masterclass: Starting in Social Work
Wed 4th Sep 7.30pm live via zoom
https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/starting-in-social-work
The Social Work Collective
An online membership for newly qualified social workers to get you through your first year of social work with confidence and calm. A CPD library, monthly masterclasses and mentoring from me: Sign up to the waiting list now:
Listen to the latest podcast interview with Dr Jessica Taylor
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-trauma-informed-as-a/id1611439813?i=1000664559723
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
What does it really mean to be trauma informed as a social worker, with Dr Jessica Taylor
mercredi 7 août 2024 • Duration 01:15:37
In this episode I'm in conversation with Dr Jessica Taylor. We talk about:
-Jess's newest book and memoir, Underclass
-Trauma informed, anti pathologist approaches
-Home education and misogyny
-Music, society, culture and change
Links:
www.drjessicataylor.com
https://www.victimfocus.com/
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Listen if you are feeling overwhelmed: for students and newly qualified social workers
mercredi 24 avril 2024 • Duration 16:45
In this episode I am going to guide you through 3 steps to start beating overwhelm.
If you find yourself in freeze or panic mode not knowing where to start, sit down with a brew or head out for a walk and lets do this together.
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 9: Direct Work in Social Work using children's books
Season 1 · Episode 9
mardi 10 mai 2022 • Duration 13:50
This episode looks at how you can use children's books in your direct work session.
The episode covers;
-representation
-topics
-approach
-using narratives as conversation topics
-building confidence in new ways of direct work
To join the next masterclass:
'Direct Work and Assessment Skills' Masterclass | SOCIAL WORK SORTED
Books mentioned:
Ruby's Worry By Tom Percival | Used | 9781408892152 | World of Books (wob.com)
Sophie Says Official Shopify
The Huge Bag of Worries By Virginia Ironside | Used | 9780340903179 | World of Books (wob.com)
Some book providers:
Anti-racist Books | BookLove Multicultural Travelling Book Carnival (thisisbooklove.com)
Bookshop
Woke Babies | Black Children's Books Delivered Monthly
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 8: Ageism, Racism and getting into Management with Yewande from Young Black Social Workers Network
mardi 3 mai 2022 • Duration 50:28
I loved talking to Yewande about all things social work.
In this episode we discuss:
-her social work journey
-progressing into management
-racism and how this impacts newly qualified social workers
-ageism and assumptions about age and social work
-advice for ASYE's
If you aren't already, you can follow Yewande on Instagram:
@youngblacksocialworker
@youngblacksocialworkersnetwork
And subscribe to her channel:
Young Black Social Worker - YouTube
For more advice and guidance for Newly Qualified Social Workers:
Follow me @socialworksorted
If you enjoyed listening today please take a minute to leave a rating!
Thank you
Vicki
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 7: Immigration Social Work with guest Jo Schofield (@immigration_social_workers)
lundi 18 avril 2022 • Duration 55:24
I spoke to Jo (@immigration_social_workers) about;
-Her journey to Immigration Social Work
-Beating imposter syndrome
-a typical day in the life
-working in government systems that conflict with social work values
-age assessments
-Nationality and borders bill
T/W
some of the topics discussed include: war, migration, trafficking, modern slavery, unlawful age assessments, abuse
To learn more from Jo:
ISWS | Immigration social work services (isws-ltd.co.uk)
ISWS Ltd (@immigration_social_workers) • Instagram photos and videos
Immigration Social Work Services Ltd (facebook.com)
Jo Schofield - Immigration Social Work Specialist - Immigration Social Work Services Ltd. | LinkedIn
To join my next masterclass, 'Confidence in Social Work':
Shop | SOCIAL WORK SORTED
To follow on Instagram:
Vicki | Social Work Sorted (@socialworksorted) • Instagram photos and videos
Thank you so much for listening,
Vicki
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 6: Social Work Interviews: Where to start.
lundi 11 avril 2022 • Duration 09:02
This episode is ideal for anyone who has a social work interview coming up.
Whether it’s an interview for a job or to get on a course, I will talk you through the best way to prepare.
For those of you lacking confidence in social work, whether its interviews or different areas of practice, my masterclasses are created to focus on what you need.
For a place on the ‘Confidence in Social Work’ masterclass follow this link;
https://www.socialworksorted.com/shop
For more advice and guidance follow @socialworksorted on Instagram and Facebook
Thanks for listening,
Vicki x
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 5: Why I don't use the '3 houses' tool in my social work practice
Season 1 · Episode 5
dimanche 3 avril 2022 • Duration 16:25
In this episode I talk about the Signs of Safety approach, specifically the direct work tool titled '3 houses'.
I talk about my experience using this tool and the common mistakes made by newly qualified social workers when they use it.
If you work in signs of safety or have an interest in this topic please get in touch, I'm happy to be corrected if I have given any incorrect information,
For more advice and guidance follow @socialworksorted on Instagram
To get in touch : [email protected]
Website: socialworksorted.com
Thank you for listening, rating and subscribing!
Vicki
ps. some of my favourite direct work tools are from this book:
Direct Work with Vulnerable Children: Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication (Practical Guides for Direct Work): Amazon.co.uk: Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu: 9781849053198: Books
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 4: Social Work Home Visits. Where should you sit?
Season 1 · Episode 4
jeudi 24 mars 2022 • Duration 14:37
Today's episode looks at the final stage of a home visit and covers;
What do you step into when you walk into someone's home?
Where should you sit?
What should you wear?
Where should you do direct work?
Are you confident in knowing when to leave?
The two books I recommend to all Newly Qualified Social Workers are:
Direct Work with Vulnerable Children: Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication by Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu
AND
Direct Work with Family Groups: Simple, Fun Ideas to Aid Engagement and Assessment and Enable Positive Change by Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu
To join the Communication Skills masterclass on 6th April 2022;
https://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/holding-space-april-communication-skills
For more advice, information and to speak to me, follow @socialworksorted
Thank you so much for listening,
Vicki
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
Episode 3: Social Work Home Visits: The first knock on the door
Season 1 · Episode 3
mercredi 16 mars 2022 • Duration 15:00
The first knock on the door.
It's a task unique to social work in the community, having to attend a home visit, knocking on the door and not knowing what is behind it.
This episode covers:
-being sensitive to the family you are visiting
-where should you wear your ID badge?
-do you take your shoes off?
-how to make a good first impression
-how to manage pets
If you find listening helpful then please leave a rating and review and subscribe!
For more information on my communication skills masterclass follow the link below:
https://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/holding-space-april-communication-skills
For advice and guidance for Newly Qualified Social Workers, follow me on @socialworksorted - I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you so much for listening,
Vicki x
*To request a transcript of this podcast please email me [email protected]*
Lets connect!
To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected]
Sign up to my free newsletter
Join The Collective
Ebook Guides
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin
Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_
Youtube.com/@socialworksorted
Facebook.com/socialworksorted
Disclaimer
Thank you so much for listening.
Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.