Chloe Wynn
Newly Qualified Social Worker with MSc in Social Work
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Motivated and reflective Newly Qualified Social Worker with an MSc in Social Work and registration with Social Work England, bringing frontline statutory placement experience within Children's Services and extensive experience supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families in complex and high-risk environments. Skilled in safeguarding, strengths-based assessments, direct work with children, risk analysis, relationship-based practice, and multi-agency collaboration. Experienced in working with individuals affected by domestic abuse, trauma, mental health difficulties, neglect, substance misuse, and social disadvantage.
Committed to compassionate, anti-oppressive, and child-centred practice, with strong communication, resilience, and the ability to build trusting professional relationships and contribute positively to outcomes for children and families.
Experience
Student Social Worker – Assessment and Intervention Team - Tower Hamlets Children's Social Care
(2024-10 - 2025-04)
- Completed Child and Family Assessments under Section 17 and contributed to Section 47 enquiries, gathering and analysing information from children, families, schools, police, and health professionals to support safeguarding decision-making.
- Undertook direct work with children to understand and capture their wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices informed assessments, care planning, and interventions.
- Worked with families experiencing domestic abuse, parental mental health difficulties, neglect, trauma, and substance misuse, applying professional curiosity and strengths-based practice.
- Contributed to child protection processes including strategy discussions, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and core group meetings.
- Developed SMART plans with families and professionals to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
- Produced clear, analytical, and evidence-based case recordings, chronologies, and assessments in line with statutory guidance and organisational standards.
- Built positive relationships with families, including those initially resistant to professional involvement, through empathy, consistency, and effective communication.
- Managed competing demands effectively within a fast-paced statutory safeguarding environment while maintaining professionalism and reflective practice.
Student Social Worker – Support Through Court - Central Family Court, London - London
(2024-02 - 2024-06)
- Supported vulnerable individuals involved in family court proceedings, including survivors of domestic abuse and parents involved in child arrangement disputes.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing high levels of stress, helping them understand legal processes and organise documentation.
- Supported clients with Child Arrangement Orders, Non-Molestation Orders, and divorce applications while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, adapting communication styles to meet individual needs and promote engagement.
- Developed understanding of safeguarding concerns, legal processes, family dynamics, and the impact of trauma and conflict on children and families.
Support Worker - YCC Care
(2020-09 - 2023-09)
- Supported young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed approaches.
- Managed crisis situations including safeguarding concerns and suicide risk, ensuring appropriate escalation and intervention.
- Built trusting relationships with vulnerable young people to support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and independence.
- Worked collaboratively with families and professionals to contribute to care planning and improve outcomes.
Support Worker - Westminster Society
(2018-02 - 2020-02)
- Supported adults with learning disabilities to promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- Encouraged person-centred practice while respecting individuals' dignity, rights, and choices.
Education
MSc - Social Work - London Metropolitan University (2025)
BA (Hons) - Criminology and Psychology - University of Roehampton (2021)
