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Georgie Harris

Georgie Harris

Redditch,United Kingdom

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Family Practitioner

Acorns Children's Hospice
Selly Oak, Birmingham
08.2022 - Current
  • Delivered holistic support to children with life-limiting diagnoses and their families.
  • Maintained an organised work environment to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated safeguarding referrals to advocate for children's wellbeing effectively.
  • Worked alongside colleagues and professionals to deliver an integrated, seamless service.
  • Provided support to families both pre and post-bereavement.
  • Created and delivered 1-1 and group work sessions surrounding wellbeing, bereavement and loss.


Children's Assessment Social Worker

Gloucestershire County Council
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Provided an initial response to safeguarding referrals in a statutory setting.
  • Worked alongside families to understand their lived experiences and how these may have impacted their situation now.
  • Attended Child in Need meetings, Core groups, and Child Protection Conferences in order to advocate for children and young people.
  • Worked as a multi-disciplinary team with Police, Education, Health, and other professionals.
  • Praised for bespoke direct work sessions and life story work with children who may have experienced trauma, loss and/or abuse.


Student Social Worker

The Sweet Project
Kings Norton, Birmingham
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Coordinated and provided weekly group sessions to victims of domestic abuse around The Freedom Programme.
  • Assisted clients in crises, ensuring immediate help and support.

Mental Health Champion

YMCA
Redditch, Worcestershire
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Delivered mental health awareness sessions to vulnerable children.
  • Completed Mental Health First Aid training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Applied Social Studies

University of Bath
09.2016 - 06.2019

A-Levels - Health and Social Care, English and Art

Saint Augustine's Catholic High School Sixth Form
09.2014 - 05.2016

Skills

  • Committed to applying a holistic perspective to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families
  • Experienced in supporting young individuals with life-limiting conditions through palliative care
  • Self-directed initiative
  • Skilled in delivering and receiving complex, sensitive information in challenging situations
  • Able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
  • Counselling skills Level 2
  • Strong understanding of the importance of boundaries in care and support roles
  • Trained in 'Maintaining your own wellbeing in working with loss, death & grief'
  • Able to facilitate group discussions and activities
  • Skilled in negotiating with external agencies to ensure holistic support for children and families
  • Trained in 'Supporting families when a child dies'
  • Proven ability to lead and drive innovative projects
  • Experienced working knowledge of current legislation and policies across child, family, and adult protection services
  • Effective at assisting families through emotional and situational crises
  • Strong assessment and analytical skills
  • Experienced in leading by example to inspire performance and morale
  • IT competent


Timeline

Family Practitioner

Acorns Children's Hospice
08.2022 - Current

Children's Assessment Social Worker

Gloucestershire County Council
09.2019 - 08.2022

Student Social Worker

The Sweet Project
01.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Applied Social Studies

University of Bath
09.2016 - 06.2019

Mental Health Champion

YMCA
10.2015 - 08.2016

A-Levels - Health and Social Care, English and Art

Saint Augustine's Catholic High School Sixth Form
09.2014 - 05.2016

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