Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin
Vicki ShevlinSocial 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... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEducationSocial SciencesHow To | |||
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In this episode I'm joined by Sean Monaghan, founder of Safer Now, whose route into safeguarding practice started in a youth centre in North Birmingham and took him through community violence intervention, hospital-based trauma response, and a recurr... more
Home visits are the main site where social work happens. And yet they are barely mentioned in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 or any version of Working Together before it.
In this episode I'm exploring why this matters, what Harry Fergus... more
ACEs - adverse childhood experiences - is one of the most referenced phrases in social work and safeguarding. But how many of us have actually questioned whether we are using it correctly?
In this episode Vicki Shevlin explores why the research behi... more
In this episode I explore one of the most persistent and unhelpful narratives in social work; that there is a hierarchy of practice, and that unless you have done your time in child protection you have not done real social work.
Drawing on my own ex... more
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- Excellent Podcast for social workers
Vikki has such a good relationship with the audience. It is a two way relationship and she builds a community to help us do a difficult if rewarding job . Thank you
Apple Podcasts5Tim Fisher1367
United Kingdoma year ago - Fantastic, informative and accessible
I’ve been a social worker for 15 years and love listening to Vicki’s insight and expertise about on-the-ground issues. I also really value learning and hearing about her journey into independent social work training and education. I think she’s an absolute credit to the social work profession. Couldn’t recommend this podcast enough 👍😊
Apple Podcasts5Rich.DevineUnited Kingdoma year ago - Excellent podcast
I’m a social worker in Australia. I’ve graduated 10 years ago - so I don’t quite fit the ‘newly graduated’ category but I think this podcast is excellent no matter where you are in your profession journey as a social worker. We are always learning and the journey is never over. I have picked up so many good tips from this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Oones#
Australiaa year ago - It was a breath of fresh air
I really enjoyed *The Business of Social Work Podcast* and *Choosing Personal Priorities and Why It’s Hard*—both resonated deeply with me.
Your discussion on ethical considerations in social work podcasts and independent practice really resonated with me. It’s such an important conversation, and it got me reflecting on how vital our ethics and values are especially when working with people who have lived experience.
Whenever I see people sharing their stories and knowledge on podcasts, I often... more
Apple Podcasts5SR/VISUnited Kingdoma year ago - Managing decision-making and disagreement episode
Thank you Vicki for your podcast which is an excellent way to support newly qualified social workers and others. I value and appreciate your work to develop and improve professional practice. I am using your podcast on decision-making in my teaching and learning activities. This episode also links to Barry Mason’s safe uncertainty framework. Overall, your approach, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness are a great help to students in becoming more confident and creative and ultimately better support... more
Apple Podcasts5UlongtimeUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #71 | United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #92 | Australia/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  New Zealand/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  South Africa/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Hong Kong/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Ireland/Science/Social Sciences |
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What is Social Work Sorted about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Bite-sized episodes focused on practical social work practice, training, and safeguarding in the UK. The show often centers on real-world challenges faced by newly qualified social workers, with guests who are practitioners, trainers, and sector leaders sharing hands-on strategies, ethical considerations, and systems-level insights. Listeners can expect grounded discussions on home visits, case recording, trauma-aware practice, supervision, and professional development, all delivered in a relatable, career-boosting format. A notable strength is the show's emphasis on skills-building through academy resources, lived experience, and actionable tips that listeners can apply immediately in frontline settings.
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Social Work Sorted launched 4 years ago and published 173 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Social Work Sorted include:
1. Sean Monaghan
2. Jade Barnett
3. Amanda Roberts
4. Lisa Eddon
5. Chloe MacDougall
6. Angie Jay
7. Sass Boucher
8. Le'Siran Edwards
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