Young People Coordinator - London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council: Leaving Care Service
(2017 - 2019)
- Developed interpersonal skills by delivering workshops and creating a supportive environment for care leavers, fostering active listening and empathy.
- Coordinated national trips for care leavers, liaising with multi-agencies to plan logistics and complete risk assessments.
- Worked collaboratively with personal advisors, social workers, and independent reviewing officers, bridging the gap between care leavers and professionals.
- Acted as an ambassador for Children in Care Council (CICC) meetings, advocating for the concerns and needs of care leavers.
- Build resilience and emotional intelligence while establishing trust with care leavers, empowering them to express themselves in pathway plan meetings.
- Provided one-to-one support to young people transitioning to independence, including financial management and life skills development.
- Contributed to the recruitment of social workers for the Leaving Care Service, ensuring the team's alignment with the needs of care leavers.
- Assisted in training new foster carers, providing insights into the experiences of young people in care and the unique challenges they face.
- Supported care leavers in their smooth transition to university, ensuring access to necessary resources and guidance.
Family Assessor - OneOneCoCo (Children's and Family residential unit)
(2018-10)
- Worked with young women, girls, young mothers, and mothers-to-be, providing support in overcoming trauma, addressing gender-based abuse, and preparing for parenthood.
- Assessed families with multiple needs and risk factors, empowering parents and young people to develop resilience, independence, positive networks, and good health.
- Delivered therapeutic support to help families build essential life skills, fostering emotional well-being and stability.
- Developed strong working relationships with both professionals and service users, maintaining trust and collaboration throughout the process.
- Effectively communicated with families, offering clear guidance and addressing concerns in a supportive and professional manner.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring accurate and timely documentation and case reports.
Student Social Worker - London Borough of Lambeth Council: Children and Family Service
(2019-10 - 2020-04)
- Advocated for students and supported safeguarding practices in both primary and secondary schools.
- Conducted home visits, Child in Need (CIN) visits, and wrote Child & Family assessments.
- Coordinated and led CIN meetings and contributed to Child Protection conferences and planning.
- Developed genograms and chronologies to assess family dynamics and key events.
- Worked with multi-agency professionals, making referrals to CAMHS and Educational Psychologists.
- Provided support to families, including housing letters and signposting to community services.
- Interpreted for Bengali-speaking families during Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings.
- Provided emotional support through direct work with students and weekly check-ins during the pandemic.
Frontline Plus Officer - Child and Family Assessment Practitioner - London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council: Early Help Intervention Team
(2020-12 - 2021-05)
Assessment & Early Intervention
- Conducted Early Help Assessments (EHA) for vulnerable families, assessing both internal and external support needs to provide targeted intervention.
- Led Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings with schools, health practitioners, and other multi-agency professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to family support.
- Delivered one-to-one direct work with children to build confidence and provide guidance on key concerns, including peer pressure, gang influence, drug involvement, bullying, and mental health (depression, anxiety, and hidden disabilities).
- Supported parents in implementing boundaries and guidance for children aged 0-18, promoting positive parenting strategies.
- Provided tailored support to single mothers, helping them access employment opportunities and develop self-sufficiency.
- Collaborated with Refuge, Women's Aid, and legal charities to ensure parents received specialist advice and support.
- Assisted domestic abuse survivors with financial stability and mental well-being, offering practical solutions to rebuild their independence.
- Worked closely with community residents to develop financial management skills, reducing debt and improving financial stability.
- Helped residents regain confidence and reintegrate into the community by providing personalised support plans.
- Assisted parents in preventing homelessness by creating and implementing housing reduction plans.
FrontLine Plus officer for the Targeted Early Help Screening Team - London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council - Early Help Hub
(2021-05 - 2022-03)
As a referral screener in the Early Help Team, I conducted thorough initial screenings of referrals, gathering essential information from referrers, families, and partner agencies, including health, education, and police. I assessed risk factors, such as neglect, domestic violence, substance misuse, and mental health, to determine the appropriate level of intervention.
- Early Help Intervention: Identified children and families requiring Early Help support, ensuring timely allocation to locality teams to prevent escalation of needs.
- Multi-Agency Liaison: Worked collaboratively with Universal Services, schools, health professionals, and external agencies to gather key information, ensuring informed decision-making regarding intervention and safeguarding.
- Merlin Reports & Risk Assessment: Reviewed police Merlin reports related to domestic abuse, missing children, and other safeguarding concerns; contacted families to assess needs and determine the most appropriate intervention.
- Supporting Practitioners: Guided and supported Early Help practitioners in completing Early Help Assessments, identifying suitable interventions, and facilitating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
- Safeguarding & Child Protection: Ensured children at risk of harm were swiftly identified and referred for statutory social work intervention, working in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children guidelines.
- Effective Communication: Engaged with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing: Mental health challenges, Learning and physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, General health concerns and Substance misuse issues.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensured all interactions and decisions aligned with the Equality Act 2010, promoting inclusive and respectful engagement with families.
- Report Writing & Record Keeping: Maintained accurate case records, documented assessments, and produced detailed reports to inform decision-making and multi-agency discussions.
- Crisis Management: Responded to urgent safeguarding concerns, liaised with emergency services where necessary, and ensured immediate protection plans were in place.
Early Help Practitioner - London Borough of Tower Hamlet Council - Early Help and Children and Families Service
(2022-06 - 2022-10)
- Reviewed Single Assessments and formulated Early Help Assessments (EHA) to identify the level of need for vulnerable families.
- Used the neglect tool and multi-agency threshold guidance to determine whether cases required escalation to statutory services or could be supported through Early Help.
- Worked directly with parents experiencing conflict and teenagers displaying challenging behaviour, providing tailored interventions.
- Conducted one-to-one direct work with children, young people, and parents to support emotional well-being and strengthen family relationships.
- Provided targeted support for families experiencing issues such as mental health challenges (e.g., depression, anxiety, and hidden disabilities), neglect, parental conflict, and financial deprivation.
- Supporting Practitioners: Guided and supported Early Help practitioners in completing Early Help Assessments, identifying suitable interventions, and facilitating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
- Safeguarding & Child Protection: Ensured children at risk of harm were swiftly identified and referred for statutory social work intervention, working in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children guidelines.
- Effective Communication: Engaged with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing: Mental health challenges, Learning and physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, General health concerns and Substance misuse issues.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensured all interactions and decisions aligned with the Equality Act 2010, promoting inclusive and respectful engagement with families.
- Report Writing & Record Keeping: Maintained accurate case records, documented assessments, and produced detailed reports to inform decision-making and multi-agency discussions.
- Crisis Management: Responded to urgent safeguarding concerns, liaised with emergency services where necessary, and ensured immediate protection plans were in place.
- Led and participated in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, ensuring coordinated multi-agency responses to meet family needs.
- Worked closely with social workers, schools, health professionals, housing officers, and other key agencies to provide holistic support.
- Managed challenging cases, ensuring timely interventions and support to prevent escalation into statutory social care.
- Identified risks and ensured that appropriate safeguarding measures were in place to protect children and families.
- Supported families to access early intervention services to improve their circumstances and prevent further crises.
Children's Social Worker in Assessment Team - London Borough of Hackney Council - Children and Family Service
(2023-01 - 2024-08)
- Assessed, reviewed, and provided support to children and families/carers with complex family or social care needs, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, policies, and guidance.
- Conducted Section 17 assessments within statutory deadlines (35 working days), recommending appropriate support, including de-escalation to Early Help or escalation to CIN/CP.
- Worked with children placed in emergency placements, ensuring their immediate safety and welfare.
- Carried out LAC reviews and settling-in meetings with foster carers and young people to ensure stability and well-being.
- Participated in Children's Resource Panel discussions to determine appropriate placements and support services.
- Provided targeted support for families experiencing issues such as mental health challenges (e.g., depression, anxiety, and hidden disabilities), neglect, parental conflict, and financial deprivation.
- Led and participated in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, ensuring coordinated multi-agency responses to meet family needs.
- Worked closely with social workers, schools, health professionals, housing officers, and other key agencies to provide holistic support.
- Managed challenging cases, ensuring timely interventions and support to prevent escalation into statutory social care.
- Identified risks and ensured that appropriate safeguarding measures were in place to protect children and families.
- Supported families to access early intervention services to improve their circumstances and prevent further crises.
- Completed necessary documentation for Legal Planning Meetings, ensuring robust case preparation.
- Conducted Section 47 investigations (both single and joint agency) to assess child protection concerns.
- Completed Section 7 assessments, attended court hearings, and provided professional statements to inform legal proceedings.
- Accountable for determining whether cases met the statutory intervention threshold and making recommendations accordingly.
- Led TAF (Team Around the Family) meetings, coordinating with Police, CAIT (Child Abuse Investigation Team), Solicitors, Schools, and Health professionals to provide holistic support to children and families.
- Conducted regular home visits (including travel outside of London, e.g., Birmingham) and delivered one-to-one direct work with children and parents.
- Supported children and families facing challenges such as mental health issues, identity struggles, sexuality (LGBTQ+), domestic violence recovery, and financial difficulties.
- Advocated for parents in housing matters, escalating cases and liaising with multiple agencies—including direct correspondence with the CEO of Hackney Council, leading to successful resolutions.
- Maintained high-quality, accurate records and contributed to planning and decision-making forums, including Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning Meetings, and Statutory Reviews.
- Managed a caseload of up to 28 children, exceeding expected limits while maintaining organisation and efficiency.
- Proactively engaged in professional development, responded to performance feedback, and consistently received positive recognition.
- Successfully built trusting relationships with families, overcoming challenges and instilling hope for positive change.
Children's Social Worker in Assessment and Intervention Team - London Borough Tower Hamlets Council - Children and Family Service
(2024-08 - 2024-11)
Continued in the role of Assessment Social Worker, effectively applying expertise in assessments, child protection and LAC processes within a new local authority. Successfully adapted to different policies and procedures while upholding high professional standards and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families
Children's Social Worker in Assessment Team - London Borough of Hackney Council - Children and Family Service
(2024-12 - 2025-09)
Seamlessly transitioned into my current role as an Assessment Social Worker, continuing to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above. Managed caseloads that included CP, CIN and LAC cases, whilst also assessing low risk cases.
MASH Social Worker in Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub - London Borough of Hackney Council - Children and Family Service
(2025-09 - 2025-10)
- Screened and triaged referrals regarding children at risk, ensuring timely and proportionate responses.
- Handled duty calls and managed cases categorised as green (3 days), amber (24 hours), and red (4 hours), ensuring submission within required timescales.
- Gathered and analysed information from partner agencies (health, police, education, housing) to inform decision-making.
- Applied thresholds to determine levels of intervention, including Early Help, CIN, CP, and immediate safeguarding measures.
- Undertook risk assessments to identify and address immediate and long-term safeguarding concerns.
- Collaborated with multi-agency professionals to share information effectively and agree safeguarding actions.
- Successfully built trusting relationships with families, overcoming challenges and instilling hope for positive change.
- Provided professional safeguarding advice and guidance to external agencies.
- Contributed to duty rota, managing high-volume referrals and prioritising cases requiring statutory intervention.
- Recorded and evidenced decisions clearly in line with legislation, policy, and safeguarding procedures.
Senior Social Worker - Assessment Team - London Borough of Islington Council - Children and Family Service
(2025-10)
I transitioned into my current role as an Assessment Social Worker, continuing to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above in my assessing social work duties. Managed caseloads that included child Protection and Child in Need cases whilst also assessing low risk cases.
- Provided professional safeguarding advice and guidance to external agencies.
- Contributed to duty rota, managing high-volume referrals and prioritising cases requiring statutory intervention.
- Recorded and evidenced decisions clearly in line with legislation, policy, and safeguarding procedures.
