Ellie Bowdley
Ormskirk,UK
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in safeguarding, risk assessment, and child-centred practice. Demonstrates strong skills in relationship-based practice and effective communication, essential for multi-agency working environments. Proficient in reflective practice and behaviour management, complemented by excellent organisational abilities and emotional intelligence. Committed to maintaining high standards of professional recording to support career progression in child welfare and protection sectors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales Assistant
Clarks
2021.01
- Provided professional customer service and shoe fitting support
- Adapted communication to diverse customer needs
Student Social Work Placement
Liverpool City Council Children’s Services
Liverpool
- 2026.05
- Experience within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Screened referrals and gathered multi-agency information
- Contributed to safeguarding decision-making and threshold analysis
- Supported assessment work with children and families
- Developed understanding of professional recording and defensible decision-making
- Gained exposure to Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC)
Bartender
Burscough St Bier Haus
2024.01 - 2026.05
- Supervised daily operations and supported team members
- Managed customer service and conflict resolution
- Maintained health and safety standards
Trainee Nursery Assistant
Buttercups Day Nursery
- 2025.01
- Supported children aged 6 months–4 years
- Assisted with development, behaviour management, and personal care
Student Social Work Placement
PSS Liverpool
Liverpool
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Supported children and families affected by imprisonment
- Built trusting relationships and provided emotional support
- Facilitated safe communication between children and imprisoned relatives
- Worked collaboratively with professionals across settings
Waitress
Just Steak
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated teamwork and communication
Teaching Assistant Work Experience
Parc Y Llan Primary School
- 2021.01
- Supported children’s learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 2022.01 - 2026.05
A Levels - Health & Social Care, Sociology, Psychology
Mold Alun Sixth Form
AS Levels - Psychology, Sociology, English, Health & Social Care
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Health & Social Care
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Risk Assessment
- Child-Centred Practice
- Relationship-Based Practice
- Communication
- Multi-Agency Working
- Reflective Practice
- Behaviour Management
- Organisation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professional Recording
Certification
- Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)
- Code of Conduct
- Information Security Awareness
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Health and Safety for Staff
- DSE Risk Assessment for Staff
- Mental Health Awareness for Staff
- Managing Work-Related Stress for Staff
Languages
English (B)
Welsh (B)
German (B)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Bartender
Burscough St Bier Haus
2024.01 - 2026.05
Student Social Work Placement
PSS Liverpool
2023.01 - 2024.01
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Edge Hill University
2022.01 - 2026.05
Sales Assistant
Clarks
2021.01
Waitress
Just Steak
2021.01 - 2024.01
Student Social Work Placement
Liverpool City Council Children’s Services
- 2026.05
Trainee Nursery Assistant
Buttercups Day Nursery
- 2025.01
Teaching Assistant Work Experience
Parc Y Llan Primary School
- 2021.01
A Levels - Health & Social Care, Sociology, Psychology
Mold Alun Sixth Form