Abby Hemmings
London
Summary
Registered Social Worker with experience working across adult hospital and community services in both Australia and the UK. My background includes hospital social work, complex discharge planning and Care Act assessments. I enjoy working alongside people, understanding what matters to them and supporting them to make informed decisions about their care and future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Living Assessor (Agency)
Westminster City Council
12.2025 - Current
- Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharge.
- Collaborated with patients, carers, and families to plan discharges and determine necessary support.
- Coordinate Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways, arranging care packages, equipment and community support.
- Work alongside doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and community providers to coordinate safe discharge plans.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and support safeguarding enquiries under the supervision of registered social workers.
- Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and contribute to Best Interests discussions.
- Conducted home visits and welfare checks to assess and ensure effective support arrangements post-discharge.
- Maintain accurate assessments, support plans and case records in line with local authority standards.
Care Partner
Mercy Community
Brisbane
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed a caseload of older adults receiving Home Care Packages, supporting them to remain living safely and independently at home.
- Completed holistic assessments and developed person-centred care plans based on each person's goals, strengths and support needs.
- Worked closely with clients, families and informal carers to review support, identify changing needs and update care plans where required.
- Coordinated services including personal care, domestic assistance, transport and social support, working alongside community providers.
- Monitored clients' wellbeing through regular reviews and escalated concerns.
- Advocated for clients to ensure their wishes, preferences and goals remained central to care planning.
Hospital Social Worker
The Prince Charles Hospital
Queensland
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinated complex discharge planning.
- Worked closely with patients, families and carers to plan for discharge, future care and end-of-life care where appropriate.
- Advocated for patients to ensure decisions reflected their wishes and individual circumstances.
- Supported people experiencing dementia, cognitive impairment, homelessness, family violence, safeguarding concerns and loss of independence.
- Supported adults across Rehabilitation, Acute Stroke, General Medicine, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), Cardiology and Thoracic services.
- Worked alongside doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to coordinate safe, person-centred care.
- Prepared reports and supported QCAT applications relating to guardianship and substitute decision-making.
- Delivered education sessions as part of the Better Breathing Program, focusing on the psychosocial impact of living with chronic respiratory disease and available community support.
Social Work Student
The Prince Charles Hospital
Queensland
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed psychosocial assessments under the supervision of qualified social workers.
- Supported discharge planning and coordinated referrals to community services.
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary teams to support safe, person-centred care.
- Built positive relationships with patients and their families, providing practical support, advocacy and emotional support throughout their hospital stay.
Social Work Student
Picabeen Community Centre
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported young people through one-to-one and group work.
- Planned and facilitated wellbeing groups and community activities.
- Provided practical support, advocacy and referrals to community services.
- Developed skills in relationship building, strengths-based practice and working with young people experiencing complex social issues.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Graduated With Distinction
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia08-2023
Skills
- Care Act Assessments
- Identifying and Responding to Safeguarding Concerns
- Complex Discharge Planning
- Identifying and Managing Risk
- Building Therapeutic Relationships
- Recognising and Supporting Carers' Needs
- Strengths-Based Case Recording and Report Writing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Professional Development
- Effective Recording, Analysis and Critical Thinking in Assessment | ASCH Learning & Development Hub | 2026
- Assessing and Supporting Carers | ASCH Learning & Development Hub | 2026
- Care Act Intermediate Training | Westminster City Council | 2026
- Safeguarding for Professionals | Westminster City Council | 2026
- Managing Challenging Behaviours, Situations and Conversations | Groundswell | 2026
- The View From Here: Skills in Dementia Care for Acute Settings | Dementia Training Australia | 2025
- Learning Disabilities: Supporting Belonging | The Open University | 2025
- Applying Social Work Law with Children and Families | The Open University | 2025
- Bereavement Care | End of Life Essentials, Flinders University | 2025
Professional Registration
Social Work England Registration - June 2026
Timeline
Independent Living Assessor (Agency)
Westminster City Council
12.2025 - Current
Care Partner
Mercy Community
06.2025 - 09.2025
Hospital Social Worker
The Prince Charles Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2025
Social Work Student
The Prince Charles Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Social Work Student
Picabeen Community Centre
02.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Graduated With Distinction
Queensland University of Technology