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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 experts from the sector.
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Episodes
134 episodes
The business of social work podcasts
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 d...
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Lessons from 3 years of the podcast!
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 t...
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In Conversation with The Collective, with guest member Clo
I am so happy to share this conversation with Clo. Recommended resources mentioned: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/ted-noelhttps://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/es-flo/ Join The ...
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Let's stop the narrative of 'imposter syndrome' in social work
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
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How do we define safety in social work?
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 ha...
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A very honest insight into being an independent social worker
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 insightsPlease remember, this is just my personal ex...
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Social Work and School nursing: How can we work together with Nurse Angie Jay
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...
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Social Work, Lies and Traitors
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 invitin...
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How to overcome the 'what if' worries as a Newly Qualified Social Worker
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 uns...
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The 1 reminder social workers need before starting an assessment
Free Assessment Ebook https://www.socialworksorted.com/free-ebookThe Child and Family Assessment Guide
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Returning to Social Work after a break or time away
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 offic...
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My 5 biggest lessons from 2024
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 supervisi...
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Happy New Year! The mantra I'm taking with me for 2025
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 t...
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Burnout and resilience for new social workers, with Sass Boucher
Join me and Sass as we talk about wellbeing, resilience and burnout - a conversation for any social worker at any time of the year - but I think as we head to the end of 2024 and into a new year, it's more relevant than ever!Thank you s...
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Reflections on the Black and Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference with Le'Siran Edwards
Join me and Le'Siran as she shares the process of building the first Black and Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Conference, as well as reflections on the event and future events! Contact Le'Siran: info@socialworkcoach...
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When do parenting influencers become a safeguarding issue? with Dr Emma Svanberg
As a parent and a social worker I consume content created by parents and for parents. Social media is a minefield and we are in a time where 'honest' parenting is celebrated. But what happens when brutal honesty crosses a line into abusive or o...
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Working with 'difficult' social work managers (it's not what you think!)
This is a podcast response to a question on social media. I've never been a manager but I hear from them almost as much as I hear from new social workers so hopefully this insight offers some balance, as well as practical suggestions for those ...
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NQSW feeling overwhelmed and overthinking? This is for you
I asked my instagram followers what they wanted me to cover in an episode and Becki (hi!) said she was a NQSW feeling overwhelmed and couldn't stop overthinking... so this is for you!
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Pumpkin theory (decision making for new social workers)
Yes it's a made up theory but hopefully it will serve as a niche reminder for you as a new social worker - useful reflection for making decisions!
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A reflective question to ask when you feel hopeless
I've been asking myself this question recently and I think it will help you, whether you are thinking about macro or micro social work.Let me know what you think and share your feedback - I love hearing your thoughts!
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A big update - Social Work, Life, Business and boundaries
This was supposed to be an end of summer update but I blinked and it's October. Listen for a big update on Social Work Sorted/The Social Work Collective, navigating work and home education, new ventures and goals plus a reflection ...
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Building Resilience & understanding your stress response with Natalie from The Social Life
Join me in conversation with the amazing Natalie Robertson from The Social Life as we chat about our experience as new social workers, from skin issues, to managing workloads and more. All the things we wish we knew and will be sha...
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Why you need to stop asking for permission, and examine your habits as a new social worker
In this episode, recorded at the end of the summer holidays and clearly demonstrating a big overshare, I talk about our habits when it comes to asking from permission.There is a huge shift from student to new social worker and without a...
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What does the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidance mean for social workers in 2024? with Danny from Curious about Queerness
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/16/new-rshe-guidance-what-it-means-for-sex-education-lessons-in-schools/Danny's recommendations: ReadPledge of Pride document -
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