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Ariadne k/a Andy Bezant

Basingstoke,Hants

Summary

I am a motivated qualified social worker who is currently working within a front line children & families team. Which requires me to use my professional knowledge to asses, monitor and review plans for children. Whilst ensuring that the voice of the child is heard.

I'm a trauma Informed practitioner who is able to assist children and families to build coping mechanisms to address life challenges. With skills in mediating family members to resolve conflict. Whilst being comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure. As a Practice Educator I am committed to supporting the learning and development of others, whilst working within a collaborative, anti-discriminatory team.

Social Work England registration number: SW107484 Experienced Senior Social Worker with compassionate approach, focusing on improving client outcomes through tailored support plans. Key achievements include initiating community outreach programmes that enhanced service accessibility and collaboration, resulting in significant increases in client engagement and satisfaction. Known for fostering positive team environment and leading projects that streamline processes, making services more responsive and effective for those in need.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
8017
8017
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior social worker

Hampshire County Council
Basingstoke
04.2024 - Current
  • To complete statutory assessment whilst working in partnership with children, their families and other stakeholders.
  • To ensuring the child's voice is heard and their views recorded
  • Working with children subject to child protection plans, child-in-need plans, Public Law Outline and care proceedings.
  • To contribute to multi-agency working by chairing and contributing to meetings.
  • To provide mentoring, support and guidance for other colleagues.

Social worker

Hampshire County Council
Basingstoke
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • To complete statutory assessment whilst working in partnership with children, their families and other stakeholders.
  • To ensuring the child's voice is heard and their views recorded
  • Working with children subject to child protection plans, child-in-need plans, Public Law Outline and care proceedings.
  • To contribute to multi-agency working
  • Keep and maintain accurate case records

Home school link manager

Marnel Infant School
Basingstoke, Hampshire
12.2010 - 10.2022
  • Supported staff to develop and expand their understanding and knowledge of safeguarding
  • Supported parents/carers and schools staff to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils.
  • Worked with parents/carers to develop their parenting skills and to embed this skills into their day-to-day lives
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of attendance, absence management and pupil registration laws to aid education of schools and families.

Fulltime parent

None
06.2001 - 11.2010

Project Development Officer

Hampshire County Council
Alton, Hampshire
07.1999 - 06.2001

• Conducted rigorous needs assessments to signpost relevant services and create personalised care and support plans.

• Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.

• Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable children.

Residential social worker

Wey House School
Bramley, Surrey
01.1997 - 12.1999

Education Welfare Officer

Hampshire County Council
Basingstoke, Hampshire
01.1993 - 09.1997
  • Supported families, pupils and schools in addressing and improving attendance, enforcing relevant legislation as required.

Play Specialist/NNEB (part time)

Tadworth Court Children's Hospital
Tadworth, Surrey
07.1988 - 07.1993

Agency Worker,

Local Social Care provider
Reading , Berkshire
10.1992 - 01.1993
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.

Deputy Head of Care

Wey House School
Bramley, Surrey
01.1991 - 09.1992
  • Contributed to the development of child care plans, setting specific development goals according to children's needs and wishes.
  • Attended and contributed to team meetings, providing feedback and advising on child development progress.
  • Provided day-to-day care to a group of pupils whilst supportive their emotional and social development and de-escalating challenging behaviours.

Residential social worker

Weyhouse School
Bramley, Surrey
12.1987 - 12.1990

Residential Social Worker,

St John's Special School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
04.1984 - 12.1987

Matron

Copthorne School
Copthorne, West Sussex
09.1983 - 03.1984

Education

Graduate Certificate in Practice Education - Social Work

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England

Master in Social Work - Social \Work

University of Reading
Reading

Dip SW - Social work

University of Reading
Reading

Bachelor of Science - Social work

The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Attentive listener
  • Critical thinker
  • Trauma-informed
  • Child-centred
  • Parenting practitioner
  • Confidential documentation and record-keeping
  • Practice Education
  • Child protection awareness
  • Family systems theory proficiency
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Timeline

Senior social worker

Hampshire County Council
04.2024 - Current

Social worker

Hampshire County Council
11.2022 - 03.2024

Home school link manager

Marnel Infant School
12.2010 - 10.2022

Fulltime parent

None
06.2001 - 11.2010

Project Development Officer

Hampshire County Council
07.1999 - 06.2001

Residential social worker

Wey House School
01.1997 - 12.1999

Education Welfare Officer

Hampshire County Council
01.1993 - 09.1997

Agency Worker,

Local Social Care provider
10.1992 - 01.1993

Deputy Head of Care

Wey House School
01.1991 - 09.1992

Play Specialist/NNEB (part time)

Tadworth Court Children's Hospital
07.1988 - 07.1993

Residential social worker

Weyhouse School
12.1987 - 12.1990

Residential Social Worker,

St John's Special School
04.1984 - 12.1987

Matron

Copthorne School
09.1983 - 03.1984

Graduate Certificate in Practice Education - Social Work

Bournemouth University

Master in Social Work - Social \Work

University of Reading

Dip SW - Social work

University of Reading

Bachelor of Science - Social work

The Open University
Ariadne k/a Andy Bezant