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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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Podcasting since 2022 • 152 episodes
Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin
Latest Episodes
ASYE Preparation: My Must-Read Books, Podcasts, and Resources
With so many books, podcasts, and resources out there for newly qualified social workers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even start. In this episode, I’m sharing the essential recommendations I’d give if we were sitting down over a cu...
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5 recent failures that I'm proud to share
After a two-and-a-half week break, I’m back on the podcast with an honest catch-up — and a list of my recent “failures.” From not getting shortlisted for an award to forgetting suncream, I’m sharing how reframing failure has been a game c...
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Inside The Social Work Collective Academy: How It Transforms Your First Year in Practice
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what The Social Work Collective Academy is and how it can help you as a newly qualified social worker (or someone supporting them), this episode is for you.I’m taking you inside the Learning Hub —...
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Your first allocated family: How to Stay Grounded, Confident, and Clear
This is for you if you are a newly qualified social worker who has just been allocated their first family to work with. That stomach-drop moment? It's completely normal—and I'm here to walk you through it.Inside this episode:<...
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Assessment Skills for Newly Qualified Social Workers: Where to Start and What to Know
In this episode I'm offering a practical, compassionate guide to help newly qualified social workers feel more confident about assessment work—especially child and family assessments.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why a...
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