Social Work Sorted: The Podcast

If you haven't met Kyrene before, you should know she is one of the kindest, caring people you will find! In this episode we talk about: -Her social work career journey -The challenges of becoming a manager -Being an introvert and managing others -The value of supervision To find out more, follow Kyrene and get her latest guide: https://www.thesocialworkmentor.co.uk/ A guide to your first 4 weeks as a manager Social Work Leaders Podcast Instagram LinkedIn Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

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. Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In this episode I talk to Calum and Carol about: -Social Workers Union and how it was formed -The value of being part of a union -Managing your boundaries as a new social worker Calum Gallacher Linkedin Social Workers Union Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Whether you are applying for your first role in social work, getting prepared for interviews or thinking about a move or change, this episode includes 3 key questions you can ask to get clear on what you need. Inspired by the seminars I delivered at the Shared Future in Social Work Conference, this podcast is for students and newly qualified social workers, but I also talk about the way I helped 2 very experienced social workers as well. The next Compass event is The Social Work Show in Manchester. You can find out more here. To book in for 1-1 application and interview support click here. To get in touch with me: Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Book a free 15 minute enquiry call about training and support: HERE. Let's connect on linkedin: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/socialworksorted Watch my latest video: Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In this incredible conversation I chat to Tamu Thomas, transformational life coach and former social worker, specialising in helping women achieve work-life harmony by aligning with their nervous system for holistic well-being. Tamu’s unique approach, rooted in somatic coaching and Polyvagal informed practice, empowers women to reconnect with their core selves, establish healthy boundaries, and build self-trust. Her work is particularly resonant in addressing the unique challenges faced by women of the global majority under what she describes as, "the trinity of oppression” - patriarchy, white supremacy and capitalism. In Tamu's words, "We don’t need more self improvement, we need systemic change”. Her insights are essential for anyone seeking fulfilment, meaningful connection and joy in today's fast-paced world. Tamu’s links: Book website: https://www.womenwhoworktoomuch.co/ International Amazon link: https://hayhs.com/wwwtm_pp_pb_az Live Three Sixty website: https://www.livethreesixty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamu.thomas/ Get in touch with me: Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Linkedin: Vicki Shevlin Join my membership, The Collective: www.socialworksorted.com/thecollective Instagram: @socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Students and Newly Qualified social workers... this is for you if you want to feel confident. In this bitesized episode I'll be talking you through 3 steps -Replacing the phrase 'imposter syndrome' -Reframing your perception of confidence -Reflecting on what will change when your confidence does My membership, The Collective, is for Students & Newly Qualified Social Workers who want to feel confident and calm. Join to get through your first year without burnout, and practice skills to last your career. socialworksorted.com/thecollective To get in touch: vicki@socialworksorted.com Book a free 15 minute enquiry call with me Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Thank you so much for listening Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In one of my most memorable conversations I speak to Clair Graham, from Birmingham Children's Trust. We talk about the importance of community, what contextual safeguarding really looks like in practice and the power of parents as partners in safeguarding. I can't wait for you to listen. You can find Claire on linkedin: Clair Graham To get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com www.socialworksorted.com instagram @socialworksorted Linkedin Vicki Shevlin Youtube @socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In this episode I spoke with Le'Siran Edwards, founder of The Social Work Coaching Hub. We talk about: -The difference between coaching and mentoring -The benefit of coaching for social workers -Challenges to accessing coaching -Our own reflections on business and self employment in social work To get in touch with Le'Siran: socialworkcoachinghub.com/ www.instagram.com/dearsocialworkerpodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesiranedwards/ To get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com instagram.com/socialworksorted facebook.com/socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Join me in conversation with author and publisher Jayneen Sanders as we talk about: -the importance of body autonomy -how NQSW's can work with families to help open conversations -The importance of modelling consent -using books as direct work Please note we talk about sexual abuse and grooming in the context of social work. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/jayneensandersauthor/ https://e2epublishing.info/ Lets connect: vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up for email updates: www.socialworksorted.com/thespacenewsletter LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Join me and Catherine Moore from @SocialWorkersRise as we talk about the similarities and differences between social work training and practice in the US and UK. We talk about: -training routes and access -private practice and exams -Our hopes for the future of social work Follow Catherine: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/ https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/ Let's connect: vicki@socialworksorted.com www.socialworksorted.com instagram.com/socialworksorted Linkedin: Vicki Shevlin Join The Collective: socialworksorted.com/thecollective The Child and Family Assessment Guide: https://www.socialworksorted.com/onlinecourses Join the waiting list for The Home Visit guide: https://www.socialworksorted.com/home-visit-guide-waiting-list Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

The Home Visit Guide helps students and new social workers build confidence to plan, prepare and undertake home visits in children's services. In this episode I talk about the importance of planning your visit, and knowing when to leave. To get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin www.socialworksorted.com (to sign up to The Space) Youtube.com/@socialworksorted To get The Home Visit Guide: https://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/the-home-visit-guide Compass event free ticket sign up: https://www.compassjobsfair.com/Events/Birmingham/Seminar-Programme Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Welcome to this mini series to celebrate the launch of The Home Visit Guide. In this episode I talk about: -Why we do home visits -How we define home -The importance of reflecting on our experience of 'home' To join the waiting list for the guide: https://www.socialworksorted.com/home-visit-guide-waiting-list Get in touch: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Join me in an honest conversation with seasoned social worker and mentor, Jason Barnes. We explore the challenges and triumphs of the social work profession, from Jason's journey as a newly qualified social worker to navigating institutional constraints and fostering authentic connections with service users. Tune in for valuable insights into the heart of social work and the shared commitment to social justice. Follow Jason: instagram.com/mentor.jason X - @jsnbarn X - @swactionuk To get in touch: vicki@socialworksorted.com instagram.com/socialworksorted LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin www.socialworksorted.com Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In this episode I am joined by David Harrop, independent social worker and co-founder of the Palestine UK Social Work Network. We talk about -David's career -The current international conflict in Palestine -Social work ethics and values on both micro and macro scale -David's advice for new social workers Get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Links mentioned: https://reimaginingsocialwork.nz/2024/01/04/social-workers-send-letters-from-gaza/ https://www.socialworksorted.com/post/is-social-work-silent-on-palestine The Other Hand - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzeIq-J6TMA Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

I this episode I talk about practical strategies for self-care tailored to social work students and newly qualified professionals. I am sharing 4 actionable steps to prioritize well-being in the face of demanding work environments and systemic challenges. From strategic annual leave planning to curating workspace for optimal productivity and tranquility, these are insights to maintain balance and resilience in social work practice. Discover how collective care principles and personalized self-care strategies can empower you to navigate the complexities of the profession while prioritizing your mental and emotional health. To get in touch with me: www.socialworksorted.com vicki@socialworksorted.com LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin instagram.com/@socialworksorted youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Reflecting on what home education means to me, and some of the lessons I am learning and unlearning about truly being child centred. I would love to hear your reflections. Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/socialworksorted Linked In: Vicki Shevlin Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

In this conversation I talk to Carly Budd, a children's occupation play therapist and founder of the Carly Budd Developmental Play Academy. We talk about: -anti racism in multi agency settings -Career journeys and challenges after becoming a parent -Child development and changes in research and knowledge -Understanding sensory processing and neurodiversity for new social workers Connect with Carly: https://www.carlybudd.co.uk/ Connect with me: youtube.com/@socialworksorted Youtube.com/@socialworksorted Lets connect on LinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Happy New Year! Back to share some of my tips for digital decluttering... which is what I've been doing over my December break. If you want to feel organised then I'd recommend these videos on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kShY_0z7RBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCL6Sf53JJA&t=502s youtube.com/@socialworksorted Using and Consuming Social Media as a student social worker: Go to 26:30 on the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vhojvghdrc Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

As the founder of Social Work Sorted, an online platform for newly qualified social workers, I bring my unique perspective shaped by my background in child protection. In this reflective episode, I delves into five valuable lessons I've learnt in 2023. From the importance of self-belief to navigating discomfort and speaking up against injustice, I want to be as honest as possible with you. Join me as I talk about discusses the challenges of running a own business as a social worker, managing self-doubt, and the significance of leaning into discomfort. Whether you're a social work professional or someone interested in personal growth, I hope these lessons resonate across various aspects of life. To get in touch with me: vicki@socialworksorted.com Follow instagram.com/socialworksorted Facebook.com/socialworksorted Youtube: @socialworksorted Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.

Who are you doing it for?" In this episode I emphasise the importance of considering this question when making decisions, plans, or taking actions in both professional and personal life. I encourage you to explore your motivations, whether influenced by organizational pressures, personal ego, fear, or genuine dedication to individuals or families. I share my experiences and mistakes, and explain that this questions is a part of an upcoming talk at the BASW Greater Manchester Branch Student Social Work Symposium, where I will talk about using and consuming social media as a student social worker. Get your ticket here: https://www.basw.co.uk/events/social-work-student-symposium Contact: vicki@socialworksorted.com Lets connect! To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership, head here. Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective The Home Visit Guide The Child and Family Assessment Guide Email: vicki@socialworksorted.com Instagram.com/@socialworksorted 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.