Senior Social Worker - Oxfordshire County Council
(2023-07)
- Lead on complex assessments, care planning and multi‑agency coordination.
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff and students.
- Manage high‑risk cases with a trauma‑informed, child‑centred approach.
- Complete complex needs‑led assessments, Single Assessments and Section 47 enquiries.
- Lead on safeguarding investigations, strategy meetings, LADO meetings and multi‑agency risk planning.
- Prepare high‑quality court reports, recovery orders and attend court as required.
- Coordinate placement stability meetings, matching panels and support placement searches for young people.
- Attend Looked After Children reviews, Personal Education Plan meetings and contribute to permanency planning.
- Independently manage a complex caseload, ensuring high‑quality practice and challenging poor standards.
- Provide trauma‑informed direct work with children and families, focusing on emotional regulation and safety.
- Work collaboratively with schools, YOT, health and voluntary agencies to deliver coordinated support.
- Participate in duty rota, ensuring consistent service delivery across the locality.
- Engage in reflective supervision and professional development to maintain high practice standards.
Qualified Social Worker (QSW) - Cambridgeshire County Council (via Pertemps)
(2022-12 - 2023-06)
- Completed statutory assessments, risk analysis and care planning.
- Worked within multi‑agency frameworks to support children and families.
- Completed Single Assessments, Section 47 enquiries and CIN/CP planning.
- Delivered targeted support to families, ensuring needs were met within available resources.
- Worked jointly with multi‑agency partners to coordinate interventions and safeguard children.
- Monitored and reviewed support plans, escalating concerns where necessary.
- Provided advice, guidance and information to families regarding services and processes.
Qualified Social Worker (QSW) - Coventry City Council
(2022-08 - 2022-12)
- Undertook child protection work, CIN planning and court‑related tasks.
- Delivered direct work with children and contributed to safeguarding processes.
- Undertook statutory assessments, risk analysis and care planning.
- Attended court, prepared reports and contributed to legal processes.
- Worked with families to address emotional, behavioural and environmental needs.
- Participated in multi‑agency meetings including strategy discussions and vulnerability panels.
Senior Social Worker - Buckinghamshire County Council
(2020-12 - 2022-08)
- Held responsibility for complex cases and mentoring newly qualified staff.
- Led on assessments, permanency planning and multi‑agency collaboration.
- Led on complex safeguarding cases, Section 47 enquiries and multi‑agency strategy meetings.
- Supported newly qualified staff and contributed to team development.
- Oversaw placement stability, matching panels and permanency planning.
- Delivered trauma‑informed interventions and direct work with children.
- Ensured high‑quality assessments and care plans aligned with policy and best practice.
Social Worker (Children in Care Team) — Completed ASYE - Northamptonshire County Council
(2018-10 - 2020-12)
- Completed the ASYE programme with strong feedback.
- Supported children in care through statutory visits, care planning and direct work.
- Worked closely with carers, schools and health professionals to promote stability and wellbeing.
- Completed ASYE with strong performance and reflective practice.
- Attended LAC reviews, PEP meetings and contributed to placement stability.
- Completed pre‑birth assessments, court reports and attended court hearings.
- Participated in risk and vulnerability meetings with YOT.
Personal Advisor, 14–25 LAC Team - Cambridgeshire County Council
(2018-01 - 2018-08)
- Supported young people with pathway plans and self‑directed support plans.
- Assessed indicative budgets and empowered young people to manage their finances.
- Liaised with community services, colleges, housing and health professionals.
Team Member - Five Guys
(2015-11 - 2018-01)
- Delivered excellent customer service and built positive relationships with customers.
- Demonstrated high energy, teamwork and motivation.
- Maintained a proactive, “go the extra mile” approach.
Team Leader - National Citizen Service
(2014-09 - 2015-09)
- Led groups of 16–17‑year‑olds through skills development and community projects.
- Inspired young people to engage in social action and build confidence.
Sales Assistant - Sports Direct
(2013-04 - 2014-08)
- Provided excellent customer service and maintained store security.
- Supported team operations and contributed to a positive store environment.
Receptionist
(2010-07 - 2010-08)
- Delivered professional front‑of‑house service to clients.
- Assisted with meeting preparation, scheduling and administrative tasks.
Student Social Worker (Placement) - Recovery Unit – Fulbourn Hospital
(2017-02 - 2017-07)
- Prepared a range of clinical documents including tribunal reports, DoLS applications, care plans and crisis intervention plans.
- Supported service users during clinical reviews, court hearings and community meetings.
- Conducted risk assessments and completed case documentation to support safe discharge planning.
- Delivered one‑to‑one support and maintained regular contact with service users.
- Completed research on trauma and its link to mental health, presenting findings to the multidisciplinary team.
- Organised appointments, updated databases and coordinated carers’ evenings to promote inclusion.
- Led a nursing shift as professional‑in‑charge, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring safe practice.
Advocacy Support Worker (Placement) - Voice Ability
(2015-09 - 2016-05)
- Contributed to project planning and prepared reports for panel review.
- Maintained accurate records and moni
