Ellen-May Sillett
Summary
Compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Social Worker with experience supporting children and families within frontline statutory services. Skilled in building effective relationships through restorative, empowering, and child-centred practice. Driven by strong values of justice, equality, and advocacy, with a commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children and families. Confident in undertaking assessments, analysing risk, and implementing effective interventions to safeguard children and support lasting change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)
Children's Social Care
07.2025 - Current
- Complete Child and Family Assessments, risk assessments, and safeguarding interventions.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
- Contribute to plans that reduce risk and support children to remain safely within their families where appropriate.
- Undertake direct work with children to ensure their voices, wishes, and feelings are meaningfully captured and reflected in decision-making.
- Manage a caseload of children and families within a fast-paced frontline team.
- Prepare clear, analytical reports and maintain accurate case records in accordance with statutory requirements.
Social Work Student Placement
Children's Social Care
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Undertook direct work with children and families.
- Supported social workers in completing assessments and interventions with children and families.
- Participated in multi-agency meetings, strategy discussions, and child protection processes.
- Developed knowledge of statutory social work practice, safeguarding legislation, and risk assessment.
Social Work Student Placement
Kids Inspire Charity
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered child-focused interventions aimed at improving emotional resilience and wellbeing.
- Supported children experiencing emotional, behavioural, and wellbeing difficulties.
- Worked collaboratively with school staff, families, and external professionals.
- Developed skills in therapeutic communication and relationship-based practice.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work Degree
University of Essex
07-2025
Skills
- Child and Family Assessments
- Risk assessment
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation
- Direct Work with Children and Families
- Crisis intervention
- Multi-Agency Working
- Report and Record Writing
- Child-centred advocacy and capturing Child's voice
- Relationship-Based Practice
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Child Development Knowledge
References
- Ginny Fisher, line manager, ginnyfisher@southend.gov.uk
- Lara Fry, ASYE coordinator, larafry@southend.gov.uk
- Aaron Wyllie, University of Essex, personal tutor, a.wyllie@essex.ac.uk
Timeline
Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)
Children's Social Care
07.2025 - Current
Social Work Student Placement
Children's Social Care
10.2024 - 05.2025
Social Work Student Placement
Kids Inspire Charity
10.2023 - 04.2025
BA (Hons) - Social Work Degree
University of Essex