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Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin

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

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23:24

Choosing your personal priorities (and why it's so hard)

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/05/22

I think balance is a myth and if I need to prioritise one thing in my life, then something else will have to come second. I'm ok with that, are you? And if we give ourselves permission to not do it all - can we extend that same level of empathy to the families we work with? Talking about all this in the episode - let me know your thoughts! The Social Work Collective Academy Join The Collective Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, dev...

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21:08

The 3 biggest struggles for newly qualified social...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/04/30

I love being in conversation with new social workers, and naturally the topics that come up a lot are the challenges in day to day practice. In this episode I'm sharing 3 of the biggest struggles for new social workers - in the hope that when you are aware of them - you can do something about it! Listen here if you are student, new social worker or someone who works in a supportive role helping social workers to thrive! Sign up to the waiting list for The Social Work Collective ...

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23:17

What I wish I'd known as a new social worker

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/04/21

This is just 3 of so many 'what I wish I'd known' tips but I get asked this question a lot and obviously it's something I'm always thinking about! If you liked this episode make sure you subscribe and leave a review! Stay in touch The Social Work Collective Academy (Join the waitlist) https://www.socialworksorted.com/thecollective Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksort...

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19:57

Why dogs should be on genograms: Social Work...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/04/09

A personal share about our family pet, as well as encouraging you to reflect on social work, pets, loss, connection and relationships in all forms. If you have a positive story about social work and pets, animal connections or use of therapy animals I encourage you to share it on social media and tag me: Linkedin: Vicki Shevlin Instagram: @vickishevlin_ Facebook : Social Work Sorted Follow up links: https://iavsw.org/ https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p383717-rebecca-stephens/public...

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54:48

SW England fees, AI and practice, changes to the...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/04/06

There are lots of changes (as always) happening in social work so I thought I'd share my views on some of them in this chatty episode. If you want to skip my opinions and go straight to how you can have a mini rest this spring, realign your boundaries and look at some genuine self care, head to around 33 minutes. In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on -SWE proposed increase -AI and social work -New Post Qualifying Standards and changes from the ASYE to the 'Social Work Induction Pro...

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33:22

What to do if someone makes a complaint against you...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/03/26

This is a question I am asked regularly and although I can't respond to individual circumstances, this episode will take you through: -reframing complaints -removing personal comments -the value in apologising -upholding families rights -looking after yourself with record keeping 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 Joi...

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20:16

Assessment Skills: Who are our biggest...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/03/22

How do we extend the reach of a genogram? Yes, genograms are essential to our understanding of family networks and narratives, but what if the people influencing us the most are the ones we see every morning when we scroll social media? Are we including virtual contexts and connections in our assessments? And how do we do that in a non judgmental way? In this episode I talk about the importance of considering virtual influences, on both ourselves and the people we support. Recom...

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24:57

The business of social work podcasts

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/02/27

This episode is really one big question. As social work podcasts increase (which is a great thing!) how do we as a collective, manage our responsibility to protect guests and ensure information is shared and not exploited? I don't have answers, but I'm hoping someone who listens to this might help me formulate some thoughts. It always feels scary to share my own experience but I wouldn't ask for transparency from others if I wasn't also willing to be transparent myself. I always f...

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62:31

Lessons from 3 years of the podcast!

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/02/26

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Katy, who started as a listener of this podcast and is now a friend. I shared a post on instagram asking you to share your questions for me about all things podcast, so a huge thank you to Katy for joining me and asking them! Thank you so much for listening, the fact that I have been doing this for 3 years with now 100,000 downloads is wild and I am so grateful to you for listening and sharing every week. To be even just a tiny part of your s...

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47:08

In Conversation with The Collective, with guest...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/02/20

I am so happy to share this conversation with Recommended resources mentioned: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/ted-noel https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/es-flo/ Join The Social Work Collective: https://socialworksorted.com/thecollective 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@social...

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13:30

Let's stop the narrative of 'imposter syndrome' in...

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2025/02/14

Are you a new social worker? Do you find yourself saying or thinking, 'I have Imposter Syndrome'? If so, this is for you! Read more: hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome 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.co...

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15:00

How do we define safety in social work?

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2025/02/10

How often do we talk about safety in social work? How often do we stop and think about the ways we define safety? Sharing some of my thoughts about safety, how we ask questions about it and how we unpick ideas. If you have any feedback on this episode or any reading to share with me - please reach out! 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 ...

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48:50

A very honest insight into being an independent...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/02/09

Not my usual podcast but I am asked all the time about my current role in training, consultancy, having a podcast and doing independent social work so I wanted to give some very honest insights Please remember, this is just my personal experience so I'm hoping it might help at least one person out there. If you want to get in touch about this episode please reach out! Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membershi...

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41:19

Social Work and School nursing: How can we work...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/29

I loved this conversation with the wonderful Angie!I've had some not -so - good experiences with school nurses, and Angie has had some not-so-good experiences with social workers.In this very honest conversation we look at multi agency working, what it really means in practice and how we can overcome some of the challenges in co working. Follow Angie:https://www.instagram.com/nurseangiejay/ Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, c...

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18:24

Social Work, Lies and Traitors

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/26

As social workers, how often do we hold the expectation that people should tell us the truth? How does that contradict with our mainstream entertainment, a tv show that is focused on lies and deception? In this short episode I'm inviting you to think about why people lie, and why we should avoid taking it personally as social workers. Recommended reading:https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-traitors-unconscious-biasA great read on organisational deception with definitions of dif...

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15:07

How to overcome the 'what if' worries as a Newly...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/18

This is for you if you are an ASYE feeling worried or apprehensive about something you have coming up.I'm sharing practical strategies for that sense of dread you feel before home visits, meetings, whatever it is that is leaving you unsure. I reference this article which I'd recommend reading: Louise O’Connor, Agile Emotion Practices: Findings from an Ethnographic Study of Children and Families Social Work, The British Journal of Social Work, Volume 52, Issue 7, October 2022, Pages ...

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17:57

The 1 reminder social workers need before starting an...

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/06

Free Assessment Ebook https://www.socialworksorted.com/free-ebookThe Child and Family Assessment Guide 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/socialworksortedDisclaimer Thank you so much for listenin...

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18:32

Returning to Social Work after a break or time away

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/05

It's return to work week for so many of us after a December break, although I know that social workers usually work duty rotas as an unrecognised emergency service during this time!If you are heading back to the office (or virtual office) after a break or time off then here are some simple reminders for how to make this as stress free as possible! Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted...

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25:37

My 5 biggest lessons from 2024

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/05

I have way more than 5 lessons and so many more mistakes made but I wanted to share these as I think they have the most connection with social workers. This is an amazing reflective activity to try either individually, in supervision, as a team or through direct work! 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: v...

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20:05

Happy New Year! The mantra I'm taking with me for 2025

Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin ·

2025/01/05

In the first episode of 2025 I wanted to share my mantra for the year. I do this every year so I have an idea to come back to and ground me. Beginning the year of podcasts with a very honest episode - I'd love to know if you find this helpful! 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...

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