Hi, I'm Vicki Shevlin
Bringing calm and confidence to your first year as a social worker.
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I’m a social worker, mentor, and creator of Social Work Sorted.
I know how overwhelming the first year in practice can feel — so I’m here to give you realistic training, guidance, and support that helps you feel steady, capable, and confident in your role.
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Social Work Sorted: The Podcast
Now featured in the Open University Social Work degree curriculum, Social Work Sorted is the only podcast dedicated to the experience of newly qualified social workers. With guest interviews and expert insights - Listen in and feel a little less alone in your first year.
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The Social Work Collective
Excellence in training for social workers and safeguarding professionals. Our Collective learning hub provides virtual bitesize training for new social workers, and live training can be booked to meet the development needs of practitioners across social work and safeguarding.
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YouTube Channel
Step-by-step guidance, honest conversations, and real-world examples to help you build skills and confidence in practice.
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Free Resources
Practical tools to help you get started — from building confidence in communication, to tackling assessments, to finding your feet in social work. Access them all for free today. Click here.
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Daily encouragement, tips, and behind-the-scenes support for your social work journey.
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Professional insights, reflections, and resources to support you in your career journey.
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The Child and Family Assessment Guide
Our bestselling ebook takes you step by step through the assessment process, giving you clarity and confidence where it matters most.
Get the Guide
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Press & Media Enquiries
For interviews, features, collaborations, or speaking requests.
Visit the Press & Media page
