Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin

• 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:What to do immediately after seeing that first family in your inboxHow to process the nerves, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelmThe simple but vital question to ask: what area of the law am I working under?Why clear supervision is essential—and how to confidently ask for itSteps to prepare for your first visit while staying relationship-focusedHow your emotions impact the people you’re working with (and how to use that power positively)I am sharing a behind the scenes insight to ASYE Core Skills Training and talk about The Social Work Collective Academy—a resource-packed space to support new social workers through every step of their first year.Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected] Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: [email protected]: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer 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.

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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 assessments feel overwhelming—and why that’s totally normalThe statutory guidance you must know Why local authority policies can be your secret weapon during disagreementsThe limitations of the 25-year-old assessment triangle—and how to think criticallyHow to avoid “assessment robot” mode and connect meaningfully with familiesPractical steps to build confidence in planning, assessing, and recordingI'm also excited to share upcoming ASYE Core Skills Training, a two-day online course designed to offer a consistent, supportive induction for new social workers—perfect for individuals or local authorities looking to strengthen their training offer.Resources mentioned:Free eBook: Getting Started with Assessmentshttps://www.socialworksorted.com/free-ebookChild and Family Assessment Guidehttps://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/childandfamilyassessmentguideASYE Core Skills Training (24–25 September 2025)https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/asye-core-skills-clarity-and-confidence-for-early-practiceLets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected] Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: [email protected]: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer 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.

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• How to feel Ready... Even when you're not

  In this episode I talk about this quote by Rebekah Pierre (and do a terrible job of remembering it in the moment) but its important to reference it properly: "Perhaps you saw the screen in front of you as the final destination. It was not; your words, written about but without me, would not remain hidden forever."It's from this article: https://basw.co.uk/articles/open-letter-social-worker-who-wrote-my-case-filesBoundaries:https://www.socialworksorted.com/post/about-me-deciding-non-negotiable-boundaries-part-5Case records: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1926820Child Protection Processeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZA4ZNLXnEs12 weeks to Confidence in PracticeAvailable for members of The Collective Learning Hub - Join hereASYE Core Skills Training Book your placeEnquire about group bookingLets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected] Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: [email protected]: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer 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.

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• Say what you see (Recording and Written Skill for New Social Workers)

  A bitesize learning episode to support you in practice. To book ASYE Core Skills training head here:https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/asye-core-skills-clarity-and-confidence-for-early-practiceLets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected] Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: [email protected]: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer 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.

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• Social Work Propaganda I'm not falling for

  The instagram trend 'propaganda I'm not falling for' caught my eye and I couldn't help but post a social worker version. In this episode I'm unpicking some of the statements and sharing why I included them. References:https://thestudentsocialworkhub.wordpress.com/2020/07/25/social-workers-as-super-heroes/Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email [email protected] Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: [email protected]: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer 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.

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