• Managed a diverse caseload of typically 30+ children and young people, conducting section 47 Child Protection investigations, section 17 Child in Need assessments and viability assessments.

• Worked as lead professional in multi-agency teams implementing tailored intervention plans, responding to urgent child protection referrals and crisis situations.

• Provided guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers, managing complex cases effectively.

• Recognised for delivering excellent care and support to families, handling a caseload of typically 20+ children and young people and leading multi-agency teams to achieve positive outcomes.

• Conducted section 47 Child Protection investigations, section 17 Child in Need assessments, and managed care planning for children unable to remain within their immediate family network.

• Prepared court reports, including section 7 and viability assessments, initiated public law proceedings, and provided oral evidence during court cross-examinations.

• Advocated for the best interests of looked-after children in court proceedings and beyond; ensuring their voices were heard and rights protected, while navigating the legal complexities of child protection cases.

• Provided written court reports, assessments, and oral evidence during cross-examinations in hearings, contributing to positive outcomes for children in the court system.

• Supported children and young people in a range of care settings including foster placements, residential placements, semi-independent living, as well as supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children with settling in the UK and navigating immigration processes.

• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create personalised care plans for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs, including those in the care system.

• Supported families under Child Protection and Child in Need frameworks, safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children within the family, while advocating for inclusive practices in schools and community settings.

• Assisted young people with disabilities in transitioning to adulthood at 18+, ensuring access to appropriate resources and promoting independence where possible.