Social Worker
I am motivated to build a long‑term career in frontline social work, delivering safe, thoughtful, and child‑centred practice. This role reflects my strengths in direct work, statutory assessments, and multi‑agency collaboration, while allowing me to work relationally with families to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Social Worker - Newcastle City Council
(2022-08)
In my role as a long‑term social worker at Newcastle City Council, I complete comprehensive assessments, prepare high‑quality court reports, and attend and chair meetings in line with statutory requirements. I undertake direct work with children, working relationally to ensure their voices, wishes, and feelings are clearly understood and reflected within assessments and statutory visits. I adopt a restorative approach in my practice, building trusting relationships with children and families, promoting engagement, and supporting positive change.
I work collaboratively within my team and as part of a multi‑agency network to minimise risk, safeguard children, and support families effectively.
Playworker - CHILDREN NORTH EAST
(2021-07 - 2022-08)
During my role as a playworker during school holidays, I modelled play within the family home environment, supporting both children and parents to develop positive relationships and engagement. I provided practical and emotional support to parents, including the distribution of food parcels throughout the holiday period. I attended daily planning meetings to coordinate support for families and worked collaboratively with colleagues.
I also developed experience in writing detailed reports, ensuring children's voices, wishes, and experiences were accurately captured.
Dental Nurse/Receptionist - NEWCASTLE DENTAL CARE
(2011-08 - 2014-12)
As a Dental Nurse/Receptionist I provided high‑quality chairside support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists. Prepared and maintained clinical environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety and infection control procedures. Managed patient accounts, payments, and invoices, and undertook diary management, including following up non‑attenders.
Built positive relationships with patients, supported complaint resolution, and completed reception documentation including FP17s, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Account/Business Manager - MOLTON BROWN
(2010-11 - 2011-07)
As an Account/Business Manager I held responsibility for managing and growing the business through sales generation and high‑quality customer service. Built long‑term, sustainable customer relationships and increased brand awareness through events and product launches. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff, including target setting and KPI monitoring. Managed payroll, stock ordering and replenishment, and regularly attended business meetings and ongoing training.
Assistant Manager - THE BODY SHOP
(2008-11 - 2010-11)
As an Assistant Manager I was responsible for managing and growing the business, generating sales, and supporting business planning. Trained, motivated, and supervised staff, including Rota planning, daily briefs, and setting individual cash and KPI targets. Managed stock ordering and replenishment and monitored sales performance, particularly within make‑up and skincare.
Acted as a Colour and Skincare Coach, training new and existing staff on product application, new trends, and sales techniques to drive performance and service delivery.
Dental Nurse - DARTMOUTH PARK HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
(1995-01 - 1997-12)
As a Dental Nurse/Receptionist I provided high‑quality chairside support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists. Prepared and maintained clinical environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety and infection control procedures. Managed patient accounts, payments, and invoices, and undertook diary management, including following up non‑attenders.
Built positive relationships with patients, supported complaint resolution, and completed reception documentation including FP17s, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Dental Nurse/Receptionist - MR PABARY AND ASSOCIATES
(1991-01 - 1995-12)
As a Dental Nurse/Receptionist I provided high‑quality chairside support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists. Prepared and maintained clinical environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety and infection control procedures. Managed patient accounts, payments, and invoices, and undertook diary management, including following up non‑attenders.
Built positive relationships with patients, supported complaint resolution, and completed reception documentation including FP17s, medical histories, and treatment plans.
MA - Social Work - SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY (2020-09 - 2022-06)
BA - Children and Young People - NEWCASTLE COLLEGE (2017-09 - 2020-06)
FdA - Children and Young People Early Years Educator - NEWCASTLE COLLEGE (2017-09 - 2020-06)
CACHE Level 3 - Supporting Teaching & Learning In Schools (2012-09 - 2013-06)
City & Guilds - Functional skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2
City & Guilds - Functional skills qualification in English at Level 2
City & Guilds Level 3 - Diploma in Dental Nursing
City & Guilds Level 3 - Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health (QCF)
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Health (Dental Nursing)
Certificate - Body Massage - I.I.H.H.T. (2000-09 - 2002-07)
Diploma - Body Massage - I.I.H.H.T. (2000-09 - 2002-07)
Diploma - Aromatherapy - I.I.H.H.T. (2000-09 - 2002-07)
Diploma - Reflexology - I.I.H.H.T. (2000-09 - 2002-07)
Diploma - Indian Head Massage - I.I.H.H.T. (2000-09 - 2002-07)
N.V.Q. Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
G.C.S.E. - English - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
G.C.S.E. - Maths - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
G.C.S.E. - Double Science - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
G.C.S.E. - French - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
G.C.S.E. - Geography - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
G.C.S.E. - Food - WALKER COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (1986-09 - 1991-06)
