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Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin

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 experts from the sector.

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  • 167 episodes
  • Updated July 6

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  • Apr 11, 2022 · 9 min

    Episode 6: Social Work Interviews: Where to start.

    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 vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up to my free newsletter Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Apr 3, 2022 · 16 min

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

    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 Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Mar 24, 2022 · 14 min

    Episode 4: Social Work Home Visits. Where should you sit?

    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 vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up to my free newsletter Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Mar 16, 2022 · 15 min

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

    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 Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Mar 7, 2022 · 11 min

    Episode 2: Planning and safety on home visits

    Aimed at Newly Qualified Social Workers, students and anyone entering social work after a break, these first few episodes of the podcast are guiding you through a home visit. This episode will take you through planning for a home visit, covering three areas; Logistics Safety Anxiety Listen for helpful reminders to make your life easier when planning home visits. Please rate, review and subscribe! For more advice and for ways to work with me follow @socialworksorted on Instagram Thank you for listening 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 Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Feb 24, 2022 · 8 min

    Episode 1: Social Work Home visits: How to prepare for a visit

    How do you prepare for a home visit? Based on Child Protection social work in the UK, this episode looks at the steps Newly Qualified Social Workers can take from the first point of a referral. Focusing on three areas; -Information -Purpose -Curiosity This episode looks at the questions you need to go through when preparing for a home visit, and the benefits of slowing down and staying calm. Follow me on Instagram @socialworksorted for ways to work with me one to one, and if you found this episode helpful please leave a review and subscribe! Thanks 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 Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.

  • Feb 16, 2022 · 3 min

    Social Work Sorted: Introduction

    A welcome to Social Work Sorted - The Podcast. A little bit about me, why I founded Social Work Sorted and what you can expect from the podcast. Follow @socialworksorted on Instagram for more advice and how to work with me. 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 Listen to Social Work Sorted Membership Podcast Join the Social Work Sorted Membership on Patreon for CPD & Resources to build your confidence as an early career social worker Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/vickishevlin_ Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted https://www.patreon.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.