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
