Tanya Mackay

Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) and Newly Qualified Social Worker with current statutory experience in a Child Protection Team. Skilled in safeguarding assessments, Section 47 enquiries, CIN planning, and multi-agency collaboration under the Children Act 1989. My placements span both children's and adults' services, giving me a rounded understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Committed to evidence-based, child-centred practice.

Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) - Derbyshire County Council – Child Protection Team

• Managing a caseload of children and families within a statutory child protection setting
• Undertaking Single Assessments to evaluate risk and need in line with statutory requirements
• Leading and contributing to Section 47 enquiries in line with safeguarding procedures
• Planning, facilitating, and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) meetings
• Coordinating and supervising family contact sessions
• Producing clear, analytical reports and case recordings using the Mosaic case management system
• Working in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023)
• Collaborating with multi-agency professionals to ensure child-centred outcomes
• Supporting team functions through daily statutory tasks and duty responsibilities

Student Social Worker – Family Assessment Unit - Progressive Care

(2024-05 - 2024-10)

• Implemented evidence-based social work interventions, providing tailored support to families on care or supervision orders
• Prepared weekly reports for social workers and facilitated family evaluation strategy sessions
• Conducted key-work sessions, documented CCTV data and support worker logs, and attended IRO review meetings
• Managed supervised family visits and provided cover for senior social workers through assessments and reports
• Assisted families in accessing healthcare and developing parenting skills

Student Social Worker – Adult Care and Triage (ACATT) - Derbyshire County Council

(2023-04 - 2023-10)

• Undertook comprehensive casework from referral through to assessment using the ACATT process
• Applied theoretical knowledge to information gathering, the Kit Model of assessments, and service signposting
• Undertook out-of-hours weekend hospital work alongside practice educator, gaining hands-on experience applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• Attended MARAC to deepen understanding of Domestic Violence responses
• Shadowed colleagues across districts and received training across a range of practice areas

Student Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Unit - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

(2023-05 - 2023-10)

• Supported assessments of patients' needs to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges
• Developed individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Liaised with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and care providers to coordinate home care packages and residential placements
• Conducted mental capacity assessments, addressed safeguarding concerns, and advocated for patient welfare

Student Social Worker – Vulnerable Adults (Social Work Placement) - Flycheese Animation Studio

(2022-06 - 2022-12)

• Worked alongside a manager and senior social worker to develop understanding of social work practice with vulnerable adults and individuals with learning disabilities
• Developed knowledge and application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and the Care Act 2014 in an adults context
• Explored the impact of social role valorisation (SRV) on individuals deemed disabled, promoting dignity, inclusion, and empowerment in practice
• Supported individuals with Autism and Asperger's in completing art and animation projects, applying anti-oppressive and person-centred approaches
• Co-presented sessions with a senior social worker at Sheffield Hallam University, demonstrating theory-to-practice learning

Student Social Worker – Looked After Children (LAC) - Nottinghamshire County Council

(2021-06 - 2021-12)

• Conducted PEP meetings and attended multidisciplinary team meetings and home visits
• Liaised with Independent Review Officers, foster carers, head teachers, and schools regarding children in care
• Participated in life story work with children in foster care
• Supported young people transitioning from care, including managing weekly independent living payments

Interdisciplinary Leadership

Led a team of volunteer teachers in collaboration with safeguarding and community services leads to advocate for children and young people. Organised community programmes to develop confident, skilled, and service-oriented young individuals.

Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor - Teachers UK & Reid Staffing

(2013 - 2015)

• Covered schools across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire through supply agencies
• Worked in inclusion and exclusion centres supporting students with challenging behaviour in Sheffield
• Gained early experience supporting vulnerable young people in educational settings

Career Break – Maternity

(2015 - 2015)

Career break taken for maternity/family reasons.

HR Training & Development

(2016 - 2017)

Completed training in Human Resources, developing knowledge of employment frameworks and people management

Career Break – Maternity

(2017 - 2017)

Career break taken for maternity/family reasons.

Special Educational Provision Support Worker - Derbyshire County Council

(2019 - 2021)

This role directly informed my decision to pursue a career in social work

• Provided one-to-one educational support for a child with profound disabilities, enabling her to be educated in her own tailored learning environment
• Developed skills in person-centred care, communication, and working with children with complex needs

MA - Social Work - Sheffield Hallam University (2021 - 2024)

BA (Hons) - English Language & Literature - University of Sheffield (2009 - 2013)

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Chesterfield College (2006 - 2008)

Resit Qualifications - Maths & English - Chesterfield College (2018 - 2019)