Dorota Stanek
Poole,United Kingdom
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Social Work Student/Family Court Adviser
Cafcass
2026.01 - Current
- Completing Child Impact Assessments in private law cases, focusing on child arrangements (residence and contact) and their safety.
- Assessing risk and safeguarding concerns, making evidence-based recommendations to the court in line with the child’s best interests.
- Engaging directly with children to understand and represent their wishes and feelings.
- Working with parents and carers in high-conflict situations, using effective communication and de-escalation skills.
- Liaising with multi-agency professionals (e.g. schools, health, and local authority services) to inform assessments.
- Preparing clear, analytical court reports within strict deadlines.
- Observing court proceedings, developing knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and private law processes.
- Shadowing public law cases and court hearings.
- Using supervision and reflection to develop professional practice and maintain high standards of work.
- This role is my final student placement as part of my social work degree, which I am completing in July 2026. I am now seeking to begin my career as a qualified social worker through the ASYE programme within a local authority following that.
Social Work Student
CAMHS
2024.09 - 2025.02
- Supported children and young people experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties within a CAMHS setting.
- Built professional relationships with children, young people, and families to support engagement with services.
- Undertook initial assessments and contributed to care planning alongside multidisciplinary team members.
- Observed therapeutic interventions, gaining insight into mental health approaches and models.
- Worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and other health professionals.
- Maintained accurate and timely case recordings in line with organisational and professional standards.
- Developed understanding of the impact of mental health on children’s development, relationships, and daily functioning.
- Engaged in regular supervision and reflective practice to support learning and professional development.
- Reason for leaving: The role was a mandatory social work placement.
Family Hub Volunteer
BCP
2023.01 - 2024.06
- Supporting programs focused on parenting and domestic abuse, including the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit (DART), Who’s in Charge (WIC – child-parent abuse), Triple P Parenting, and the Parenting Puzzle.
- Supported participants and learned from their lived experiences, gaining insight into the challenges faced by vulnerable families.
- Observed professionals delivering these programs, which allowed me to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in supporting families affected by domestic abuse and parenting difficulties.
- I enhanced my understanding of safeguarding, intervention strategies, relationship-building, and effective communication.
- Reason for leaving: Supported groups ended, and new schedule was clashing with University timetable.
Patient Services Clerk
The Adam Practice
2022.03 - 2023.09
- Acted as the first point of contact for patients, providing a professional and welcoming reception service.
- Managed appointment bookings, cancellations, and enquiries using electronic systems.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and data protection at all times.
- Handled a high volume of telephone and face-to-face enquiries, responding efficiently and sensitively.
- Liaised with clinical staff and other departments to coordinate patient care and appointments.
- Supported the smooth day-to-day running of the service, including administrative and clerical tasks.
- Managed sensitive information and communicated effectively with patients in potentially distressing situations.
- Ensured adherence to organisational policies, including safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Reason for Leaving: Left role to pursue social work degree.
Picker/packer
Farrow & Ball (via Teamjobs)
2021.06 - 2021.11
- Picked, scanned, packed, and posted products in line with company policy.
- Ensured accuracy and quality when preparing customer orders.
- Worked efficiently to meet daily targets in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed health and safety procedures at all times.
- Reason for Leaving: Family commitments.
Admin Assistant/Receptionist
Canford Heath Group Practice
2020.10 - 2020.10
- Acted as a first point of contact, handling patient queries and booking appointments both over the phone and face-to-face.
- Managed a high volume of enquiries, ensuring all issues were dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Worked closely with GPs, medical secretaries, and external organisations to coordinate patient care and resolve queries.
- Used System One alongside emails, text systems, and Microsoft Office to manage appointments and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained confidentiality and handled sensitive information in line with data protection requirements.
- Prioritised workload effectively in a busy environment, ensuring smooth day-to-day service delivery.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with a diverse range of patients, including those in distress.
- Supported general administrative duties, including document management, filing, and correspondence.
- Reason for leaving: Family commitments.
Customer Service Support
Tesco
2017.07 - 2019.11
- Restocked shelves and prepared the store for the next working day.
- Assisted customers with queries in a professional and approachable manner.
- Worked independently and managed tasks efficiently during night shifts.
- Demonstrated reliability, organisation, and strong time management skills.
- Reason for leaving: Night shift put a strain on my family life.
Industrial Operative/Training and Induction Officer
Parkinson Harness Technology
2010.08 - 2016.01
- Assembled and finished wiring looms in line with technical drawings and quality standards.
- Supported team coordination and task allocation to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Ensured accurate completion of documentation and effective communication of issues.
- Assisted with packing, dispatch, and maintaining workflow across departments.
- Delivered training and induction for new staff, including processes and health and safety.
- Reason for leaving: Relocating from Lincolnshire to Dorset.
Education
Bachelors - Social Work BA (Hs)
Bournemouth University
2023.09 - 2026.04
Certificate - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
CACHE
2021.09 - 2022.02
NVQ3 - Access To Health and Social Care
Boston College, Lincolnshire
2009.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels - undefined
I LO im. Stanislawa Dubois
2001.09 - 2005.03
Skills
- Safeguarding and risk awareness
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Relationship building and engagement
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Report writing and documentation
- Organisational and time management
- Confidentiality and ethics
- Adaptability and resilience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IT and administrative skills
Languages
Polish
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Timeline
Social Work Student/Family Court Adviser
Cafcass
2026.01 - Current
Social Work Student
CAMHS
2024.09 - 2025.02
Bachelors - Social Work BA (Hs)
Bournemouth University
2023.09 - 2026.04
Family Hub Volunteer
BCP
2023.01 - 2024.06
Patient Services Clerk
The Adam Practice
2022.03 - 2023.09
Certificate - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
CACHE
2021.09 - 2022.02
Picker/packer
Farrow & Ball (via Teamjobs)
2021.06 - 2021.11
Admin Assistant/Receptionist
Canford Heath Group Practice
2020.10 - 2020.10
Customer Service Support
Tesco
2017.07 - 2019.11
Industrial Operative/Training and Induction Officer
Parkinson Harness Technology
2010.08 - 2016.01
NVQ3 - Access To Health and Social Care
Boston College, Lincolnshire
2009.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels - undefined
I LO im. Stanislawa Dubois
2001.09 - 2005.03