Francesca Dobson
Anlaby,Hull
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong child-centred approach, known for empathy and compassion in managing complex cases. Demonstrates exceptional time management and organisational skills, thriving as a team player in multi-agency collaborations. Highly skilled communicator with resilience and a positive attitude in high-pressure environments, committed to enhancing outcomes for children and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social Worker
Hull City Council
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Manage an allocated social work caseload relating to children, young people and families within the locality, including child protection and court work.
- Prepare for, and participate in, planned work relating to court and court orders effectively and within appropriate timescales.
- Undertake assessments in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures; with consideration to both the Framework for Assessment and risk in order to inform analysis and plans.
- Identify children in need who may also be in need of protection and effectively safeguard them.
- Assess the needs of children and young people and determine an appropriate level of intervention and service provision, including packages of support for families. Negotiating, coordinating and providing and/or commissioning services as appropriate.
- Gather information for referrals to assist in the determination of whether there is a need for intervention within the continuum of need and a referral recorded with Children's Social Care.
- Ensure the needs and wishes of children are fully addressed in the assessment and planning process and that there is evidence of children and young people's participation.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - Social Work
The University of Sheffield
Skills
- Child-centred approach
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Complex case management
- Team player
- High skilled communicator
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Resilience
- Positive attitude in high-pressure environments
Certification
- Clean UK Driving License
- British Association of Social Workers Registered
Custom
References will be made available on request.
Timeline
Social Worker
Hull City Council
09.2022 - 06.2025
Master of Arts (MA) - Social Work
The University of Sheffield
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