# Hannah Cheema > Software Engineer Location: London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Profile: https://flows.cv/hannahcheema Transitioned into software engineering from an extensive background in children and families social work - motivated by a desire to explore new avenues for making a positive impact and driven by a fascination with technology's potential to effect meaningful change. Eager to merge empathy with technical skills to create innovative and impactful solutions for communities. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Starling Bank Jan 2024 – Present | London ### Senior Social Worker - Access & Assessment Team @ London Borough of Hackney Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 - 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. ### Social Worker - Access & Assessment Team @ London Borough of Hackney Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 - 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. ### Social Worker - Looked After Children Team @ London Borough of Camden Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 - 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. ### Social Worker - Children with Disabilities & Transitions Team @ London Borough of Southwark Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 - 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. ## Education ### CFGDegree in Software Engineering Code First Girls ### Master of Arts - MA in Social Work Goldsmiths, University of London ### Bachelor's degree in Sociology Leeds Beckett University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hannah-cheema --- Source: https://flows.cv/hannahcheema JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/hannahcheema/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05