Elizabeth Wilson
Liverpool,United Kingdom
Summary
Student social worker with relevant experience in substance abuse and domestic violence. Experienced in assessing clients for residential rehab services and liaising with external agencies to promote the best outcomes for clients. Significant experience of working with young people, and can demonstrate a natural ability to communicate and build trust. Knowledgeable about community resources and keen to build relationships with relevant agencies. Excellent written communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Social worker
South Liverpool Domestic Advice Service
Liverpool, Merseyside
2025.04 - Current
- Assisting clients in crisis situations, ensuring immediate help and support.
- Liaising with external agencies for effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Providing emotional support to service users, through one to one sessions
- Maintaining accurate records by accessing CJSM for referrals and recording cases on the Oasis system
- Supporting with the presentation of cases in MARAC meetings
Wellness advocate
Transforming Choice
Liverpool, Merseyside
2024.02 - Current
- managing referrals and arranging/ conducting assessments for a residential detox and rehab programme
- key working residents
- Leading thoughts and feelings sessions
- Ensuring that residents have the correct medication and supporting them with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Supply teacher (Information technology)
Childwall Abbey School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.05 - 2025.07
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents.
- taught clear and engaging lessons from Year 8- Year 13
- Navigated challenging behaviour from students
- marked assignments with clear targets for progress
- maintained accurate records of attendance and grades
Cafe owner
The Little Peacock
Liverpool, Merseyside
2021.01 - 2023.04
- co-owned and managed a busy children's café
- organised lockdown support groups for parents and carers
- managed a hospitality staff team
- organised a range of groups: including LGBT parents and carers; breastfeeding support; support groups for those with chronic illnesses and disabilities; Spanish speakers; new parents and carers; autism friendly groups
- managed various big events such as gigs, comedy nights and open mic nights
- Applied health and safety regulations, provided safe environment for both staff and customers.
Supply English teacher
City of Liverpool College
Liverpool, Merseyside
2017.02 - 2017.06
- taught GCSE and functional skills English to a diverse and multicultural cohort of students
- offered additional support in tutorials for EAL students
- developed additional study resources
- developed students' spoken English through discussion and debate
Individual learning support assistant
Strathmore School
Hitchin , Hertfordshire
2015.11 - 2016.07
- supported a six-year-old with special needs in Year 1
- worked closely with a range of agencies and the child's family to ensure that he accessed the best possible support
- ensured that the child experienced consistent communication and behavioural strategies at home and in school
- gained insight into the Early Years Curriculum
- developed new skills such as Makaton signing and delivering Early Years phonics.
Head of English
Da Vinci School
Stevenage/ Letchworth, Hertfordshire
2013.09 - 2015.03
- managed an English department across two sites
- managed and supported staff;
- analysed data and information
- wrote and developed schemes of work
- organised enrichment groups for gifted and talented students;
- arranged additional support for underachieving students
- developed revision resource packs on the VLE
- taught a full timetable of GCSE English classes from Year 10-Year 12.
Key Stage 4 co-ordinator
College of North East london
London, City of London
2012.09 - 2013.06
- co-ordinated the full time Alternative Provision course for 14–16-year-olds
- managed a staff team
- taught GCSE and Functional Skills English
- interviewed and assessed potential students
- established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, carers and referring schools
- completed regular student reviews and reports
- delivered and assessed NOCN Step Up units and organised a range of enrichment activities
- managed a European Social fund project, which ensured funding for one-to-one mentoring and support
- developed a format for action plans and target setting, which encouraged students to set their own goals and to be reflective.
English Teacher
Christ's College Finchley
London, City of London
2006.09 - 2012.07
- taught a range of classes, including A level groups working towards top grades, as well as lower ability groups with learning and behaviour challenges
- established positive working relationships with pupils
- led enrichment groups in film and reading (Carnegie Award)
- mentored and supported my form class
- planned and risk assessed trips to various theatre events
English teacher
Boston Spa School
Wetherby, Leeds
2005.09 - 2006.07
- taught English and Media at a large mixed comprehensive school
- planned and delivered differentiated lessons for students aged 11-16
- Supported SEN students with additional English intervention
ASDAN tutor
Langside College
Glasgow, Strathclyde
2002.09 - 2004.07
- worked with a colleague to develop and establish the ASDAN programme at Langside College.
- created marketing materials and recruited a range of students on to the course
- taught classes, and also tutored students on a small group and a one-to-one basis.
- created our own resource bank for the course, and prepared schemes of work which developed literacy, numeracy, ICT, social skills and life skills.
- delivered additional life-skills evening classes to a diverse group of students with SEN.
English Teacher
Srimilin School
Surat thani, Thailand
2001.07 - 2002.02
- Completed a TEFL course in Ban Phe, Thailand
- Taught English in Srimilin School, Surat Thani
- Planned and delivered lessons for students from age 3-12
Student Support Worker
National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
Lingfield, Surrey
1999.11 - 2001.01
- This role entailed working in a residential unit with seven children.
- These children all had profound and multiple learning disabilities, and required support with all aspects of daily life.
- I acted as a key worker for one child, and was responsible for writing his care plan, setting targets and liaising with his multidisciplinary team.
- Underwent training in epilepsy management and administering medication
Education
Master of Arts - Social work
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool 2023.09 - 2025.09
PGCE - English and Drama
University of York
York 2004.09 - 2005.06
Master of Arts - English
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 1994.09 - 1999.06
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Substance abuse awareness
- Good understanding of domestic violence legislation
- Currently studying Counselling Level 2
- Experienced in conducting assessments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Social worker
South Liverpool Domestic Advice Service
2025.04 - Current
Wellness advocate
Transforming Choice
2024.02 - Current
Master of Arts - Social work
Liverpool Hope University
2023.09 - 2025.09
Supply teacher (Information technology)
Childwall Abbey School
2023.05 - 2025.07
Cafe owner
The Little Peacock
2021.01 - 2023.04
Supply English teacher
City of Liverpool College
2017.02 - 2017.06
Individual learning support assistant
Strathmore School
2015.11 - 2016.07
Head of English
Da Vinci School
2013.09 - 2015.03
Key Stage 4 co-ordinator
College of North East london
2012.09 - 2013.06
English Teacher
Christ's College Finchley
2006.09 - 2012.07
English teacher
Boston Spa School
2005.09 - 2006.07
PGCE - English and Drama
University of York
2004.09 - 2005.06
ASDAN tutor
Langside College
2002.09 - 2004.07
English Teacher
Srimilin School
2001.07 - 2002.02
Student Support Worker
National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy
1999.11 - 2001.01
Master of Arts - English
University of Aberdeen
1994.09 - 1999.06