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Caitlin Mason

Stockport

Summary

Expertise in safeguarding, court work and children with disabilities. 6+ years experience in social work.


Social Work England registered.


Clear, enhanced and current DBS.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Social worker - Consultation team

Cheshire East Council
Crewe
07.2024 - Current

Key responsibilities, work undertaken, skills and experience:

  • Respond to referrals received from partners and families.
  • Risk access information received and speak to referrers, partner agencies, and family members in a timely way to identify the most appropriate support for a family.
  • Keeping accurate and timely records in line with local and statutory requirements.
  • Ensuring that service user views and the voice of the child is captured through contacts completed.
  • Identifying the need to undertake strategy discussions / S47 enquires.

Social worker - Complex needs team

Trafford Council
10.2022 - 07.2024

Key responsibilities, work undertaken, skills and experience:

  • Managed a caseload of 15 to 23 children, including those under CP, CIN, and looked after status.
  • Conducted core assessments under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Performed child protection enquiries in compliance with Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Facilitated strategy meetings and S47 enquiries to ensure effective case management.
  • Collaborated with health and social care professionals to coordinate holistic support for children.
  • Executed home visits to monitor welfare and safeguard children effectively.
  • Advocated for service users' best interests while adhering to safeguarding principles.
  • Designed tailored support packages based on individual needs and evidence-based practices.
  • Planned and initiated interventions following evidence-based practices to achieve service user involvement.
  • Signposting specialised support to offer services to people experiencing problems.
  • Contributed to court cases involving deprivation of liberty and mental capacity.

Social worker - CP/CIN team

Blackpool Council
10.2021 - 10.2022

Key responsibilities, work undertaken, skills and experience:

  • Managed a caseload of 25-30 children, including CP, CIN, and looked-after children.
  • Conducted core assessments under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Performed child protection enquiries under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Executed assessments using Common Assessment Framework and attended strategy meetings.
  • Completed pre-birth assessments under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Participated in legal planning meetings and court work, including initial SWETS and reports.
  • Developed working agreements and safety plans for at-risk children.
  • Maintained accurate, confidential files compliant with reporting standards.

Social worker - Court team

Oldham Council
04.2021 - 10.2021

Key responsibilities, work undertaken, skills and experience:

  • Managed a caseload of 22 children, including those subject to CP, CIN, and looked after status.
  • Conducted core assessments under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Executed child protection enquiries in compliance with Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Performed pre-birth assessments in accordance with Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Utilised Common Assessment Framework for comprehensive evaluations.
  • Facilitated strategy meetings and S47 enquiries to ensure child safety.
  • Conducted home visits for monitoring welfare and safeguarding of children.
  • Collaborated with partnership agencies to address family needs and support children.

Social worker - Court team

Manchester City Council
08.2019 - 03.2021

Key responsibilities, work undertaken, skills and experience:

  • Managed a caseload of 25 children, including those with complex needs and vulnerabilities.
  • Completed core assessments under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Conducted child protection enquiries under Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Undertook pre-birth assessments in accordance with Section 47 of Children's Act 1989.
  • Facilitated strategy meetings and collaborated on S47 enquiries.
  • Attended court hearings to obtain Interim Care Orders and Care Orders.
  • Conducted parenting assessments and final care planning, including sibling assessments.
  • Worked directly with children experiencing domestic violence, neglect, and abuse.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

University of York
York
09.2016 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Children safeguarding
  • Knowledge of disabilities
  • Child protection knowledge
  • Court proceedings experience
  • Team player

Timeline

Social worker - Consultation team

Cheshire East Council
07.2024 - Current

Social worker - Complex needs team

Trafford Council
10.2022 - 07.2024

Social worker - CP/CIN team

Blackpool Council
10.2021 - 10.2022

Social worker - Court team

Oldham Council
04.2021 - 10.2021

Social worker - Court team

Manchester City Council
08.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social work

University of York
09.2016 - 07.2019
Caitlin Mason