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Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin

Vicki Shevlin

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 167

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

Sunday, August 11, 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 vicki@socialworksorted.com

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides

Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

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.

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What does it really mean to be trauma informed as a social worker, with Dr Jessica Taylor

Wednesday, August 7, 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/

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Listen if you are feeling overwhelmed: for students and newly qualified social workers

Wednesday, April 24, 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.

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Episode 9: Direct Work in Social Work using children's books

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, May 10, 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 vicki@socialworksorted.com

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides Email: vicki@socialworksorted.comLinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedThank 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

Tuesday, May 3, 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 vicki@socialworksorted.com

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides

Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin

Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_

Youtube.com/@socialworksorted

Facebook.com/socialworksortedThank 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)

Monday, April 18, 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 vicki@socialworksorted.com

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides Email: vicki@socialworksorted.comLinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedThank 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.

Monday, April 11, 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

Episode 5: Why I don't use the '3 houses' tool in my social work practice

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, April 3, 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 : vicki@socialworksorted.com

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 vicki@socialworksorted.com

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides

Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

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

Thursday, March 24, 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

Episode 3: Social Work Home Visits: The first knock on the door

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 16, 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 socialworksorted@outlook.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

Sign up to my free newsletter

Join The Collective

Ebook Guides

Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com

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.

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