Ashleigh Reid

I am an experienced Children and Families Social Worker with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes.

I build trusting relationships with children, families, and partner agencies while managing complex and fast-paced caseloads. I am confident in completing statutory and trauma-informed assessments, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and disclosures, managing crises, and developing effective safety plans.

I have experience undertaking assessments for children with additional needs, children not attending school, and pre-birth assessments. I also work with looked after children, supporting care planning, permanence planning, and reunification where appropriate.

I am committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice, making informed decisions, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child.

I worked alongside Sharon Napier in a dedicated one-year role to support local authorities in improving the identification and support of young carers within primary and academy schools.

I delivered presentations and assemblies to pupils and school staff, raising awareness of young carers, helping others recognise the signs of caring responsibilities, and promoting appropriate responses and support.

I worked directly with identified young carers, completing assessments, providing emotional and practical support, and ensuring they felt recognised, understood, and supported in their caring role.

I also worked collaboratively with schools and partner agencies to promote early intervention and improve outcomes for young carers.

As an agency support worker with GSR Healthcare, I primarily worked at Action for Children, Clifton Road, a residential home supporting up to four young people with complex needs.

I was the key worker for two young people, building positive, trusting relationships and supporting them with all aspects of daily living, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development.

I worked in line with the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators, promoting positive outcomes and helping young people develop the practical and emotional skills needed for independent living.

My role involved completing assessments, contributing to care planning, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to ensure each young person's needs were met.

The service also included three independent living chalets, where I supported young people through assessments to determine their readiness for greater independence.

I provided tailored support to develop essential life skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy responsibilities, and self-care, helping to prepare them for future accommodation and successful transitions into independent living.

Throughout my role, I remained committed to safeguarding, promoting resilience, and empowering young people to achieve their full potential.

I provided compassionate, person-centred care to elderly residents, including those living with dementia, supporting them with all aspects of daily living while promoting their dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

My responsibilities included personal care, assisting with mobility, supporting nutrition and hydration, administering emotional support, and encouraging social engagement through meaningful activities tailored to each individual's needs.

Alongside this, I worked within the GP Unit, providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families. I supported individuals with comfort-focused care, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs were met with compassion and respect during the final stages of life. I worked closely with nurses, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care, maintain accurate records, and provide reassurance and support to families during difficult times.

This role strengthened my communication, empathy, and ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations while delivering high standards of care and maintaining the dignity of every individual I supported.