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Gabrielle Newell

Gabrielle Newell

Isleham

Summary

I am a passionate and child‑centred Social Worker committed to ensuring that children in care feel heard, safe, and supported. My practice focuses on securing permanence, promoting stability, and ensuring every child grows up in a home that meets their needs and nurtures their potential. I am dedicated to advocating for children’s rights, championing their educational achievement, and supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing at every stage of their journey

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Children's Social Worker, Children in Care Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2025.08 - Current
  • Managed a varied caseload, ensuring statutory visits and care planning were completed within required timescales.
  • Advocated for children’s rights, ensuring their needs were prioritised in all aspects of care planning and decision‑making.
  • Worked closely with foster carers, residential staff, birth families, schools, and external agencies to promote stability and positive outcomes.
  • Completed comprehensive Pathway Plans with young people, ensuring their voices shaped planning for independence and future aspirations.
  • Monitored placement stability and provided early intervention strategies to prevent placement breakdown.
  • Coordinated and monitored family time arrangements, including assessment of contact quality, risks, and children’s emotional wellbeing.
  • Supported children through significant transitions such as school moves, placement changes and adoption introductions / transitions.
  • Undertaking Risk Outside the Home (ROTH) assessments to analyse contextual risks, safety planning, and multi-agency coordination.
  • Experience in the adoption process, including matching, transitions, and relevant paperwork such as Adoption Placement Report (APR) and Adoption Support Plan (ASP)
  • Maintained accurate, detailed case recordings in line with local authority policies and regulatory requirements.

Children's Social Worker, Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2023.03 - 2026.02
  • Ensured safeguarding matters were addressed promptly and effectively in accordance with legislation and statutory guidance including conducting section 47 enquiries.
  • Undertaking assessments to identify and respond to needs of children, ensuring analysis is robust and lead to clear outcomes that were met through SMART targets.
  • Engaged with children and families to develop empowering relationships that facilitated change and improved outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multi-agency colleagues and partners to ensure holistic engagement with children and families.
  • Produced child-centred reports and plans for various forums, including court, reflecting children's experiences.

Children's Practitioner, Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2022.10 - 2023.03
  • Conducted direct work with children and young people to gather wishes and feelings about their lived experiences, facilitating their voices in the safeguarding process.
  • Managed caseload of Child in Need while co-working on Child Protection and Care Proceedings cases to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Delivered parenting support focusing on healthy relationships, budgeting, and establishing boundaries, guidance, and routines to promote family stability.
  • Assisted families in identifying and accessing appropriate support services.

Bank Healthcare Assistant, NHS

Addenbrookes Hospital
2018.08 - 2022.09
  • Delivering compassionate patient care primarily within trauma rehabilitation to support individuals in regaining their ability to perform daily activities, improve their physical abilities, and enhance their independence.
  • Assessed and monitored vital signs while responding to critical situations, delivering CPR and advanced life support to ensure patient safety and stability.
  • Collaborated with professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers, to optimise patient outcomes through integrated care approaches.
  • Provided accurate documentation and detailed handover, facilitating continuity of care and enhancing communication among healthcare team members.

Children's Imaginator and Administrator

Hartbeeps
West London
2014.06 - 2022.09
  • Guided parents/carers in engaging with children (newborn to five years) through sensory play and massage sessions, supporting children's developmental milestones.
  • Coordinated bookings and enquiries by maintaining an organised administrative system.
  • Developed engaging social media posts and marketing material to promote services.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve queries and issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Education

BA (Hons) - Social Work Extended

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
2019.09 - 2022.01

Level 3 Access to Social Work and Social Work Professions -

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge
2018.09 - 2019.05

Level 2 Children and Young People's Workforce (CYPW) -

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge
2013.09 - 2014.05

GCSE's and Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care -

Soham Village College
Soham, Cambridgeshire
2008.09 - 2013.05

Skills

  • Onsite Supervisor
  • ParentAssess Trained
  • Child's Voice Champion
  • Delivering training to Newly Qualified Social Worker's - Journey of the child from Targeted Support to CIC
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Children's Social Worker, Children in Care Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2025.08 - Current

Children's Social Worker, Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2023.03 - 2026.02

Children's Practitioner, Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Cambridgeshire County Council
2022.10 - 2023.03

BA (Hons) - Social Work Extended

Anglia Ruskin University
2019.09 - 2022.01

Level 3 Access to Social Work and Social Work Professions -

Cambridge Regional College
2018.09 - 2019.05

Bank Healthcare Assistant, NHS

Addenbrookes Hospital
2018.08 - 2022.09

Children's Imaginator and Administrator

Hartbeeps
2014.06 - 2022.09

Level 2 Children and Young People's Workforce (CYPW) -

Cambridge Regional College
2013.09 - 2014.05

GCSE's and Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care -

Soham Village College
2008.09 - 2013.05

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