Hannah Bream
Loughborough,Leicestershire
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated social worker with nearly three years of experience in acute hospital discharge and adult mental health. Proficient in managing complex caseloads, conducting strengths-based assessments, and coordinating care provisions across various settings. Experienced in crisis intervention and adept at navigating fast-paced multi-agency environments. Committed to person-centred practice that enhances independence and promotes individual choice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker: Acute Hospital Discharge Team
Derbyshire County Council
Derby, Derbyshire
10.2023 - Current
- Direct work with adults with complex needs, including stroke and neurological conditions, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, dementia, and mental health diagnoses.
- Strong understanding of Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways and hospital discharge processes.
- Skilled in strengths-based assessments, reviews, and holistic care planning under the Care Act 2014.
- Extensive experience completing time- and decision-specific mental capacity assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Confident in Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, risk analysis, and developing proportionate protection plans.
- Effective multi-agency working with physiotherapists, nurses, AMHPs, community teams, care agencies, care homes, direct payments, and purchasing teams.
- Coordinating packages of care and sourcing supported living, residential, and short-term rehabilitation placements.
- Experience discussing funding options with individuals and families, including direct payments, self-funding, co-funding, spot contracts, and D2A funding.
- Crisis intervention experience through duty work in the Emergency Department, including rapid assessment, and de-escalation.
- Clear, defensible case recording and high-quality written work (MCAs, best-interest decisions, safeguarding reports, and discharge documentation).
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills; confident in managing difficult conversations and building rapport.
- Autonomous practice, including single-handedly managing a community hospital as a Link Worker, and holding complex cases.
- Holistic, adaptable, and person-centred approach, with the ability to learn quickly and transfer skills effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports and case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of client interactions.
- Managed case loads efficiently, prioritising urgent needs while maintaining high standards.
Social Work Student
Framework
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported adults with a range of mental health diagnoses, including individuals using substances, or with offending histories.
- Developed support plans and used the Outcomes Star to monitor progress, and promote recovery.
- Liaised with social workers, CPNs, AMHPs, police, nurses, doctors, drug and alcohol workers, and crisis teams, strengthening my communication and multi-agency working skills.
- Contributed to safeguarding processes, including raising concerns, and sharing information appropriately.
- Gained practical understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding principles.
- Shadowed Mental Health Act assessments, supporting residents to understand the process, and advocating for their rights.
- Maintained professional boundaries and developed confidence in planned endings and case closure.
- Completed accurate, timely case notes and documentation in line with organisational policy.
- Built strong rapport with residents through a person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
Receptionist
My Body Essentials
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided front-of-house support to enhance customer service experience in a busy environment.
- Assisted with administrative tasks to maintain smooth operations.
- Handled incoming telephone calls, accurately recording messages and relaying to relevant personnel for effective communication.
Education
A-Levels - German (A), Sociology (A), Psychology (A)
Stanground Academy Sixth Form
Peterborough12-2020
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs (Grades 4-8), including English and Maths
Stanground Academy
Peterborough12-2018
BA (Hons) First Class - Social Work
University of Nottingham
07-2023
Skills
- Complex case management
- Mental Capacity Act expertise
- Strengths-based assessment
- Care act eligibility decision-making
- Mental health knowledge
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Safeguarding practice
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Medical terminology understanding
- Legislation and policy application
- Practice Education
- Clear communication
- Advocacy and empowerment
- Teamwork skills
- Organisational resilience
- Professional documentation
- Relationship building
SWE Registration
SW150430
Hobbies and interests
- Exercise (Gym)
- Playing the drums
- Cooking/Baking
- Journaling
- Reading books
Certification
Practice Educator (Stage 1) - Derbyshire County Council | March 2026
Grade 11 Progression - Derbyshire County Council | May 2025
Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) - Derbyshire County Council | Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
References
- Emma Rothwell (Service Manager) - Emma.Rothwell@derbyshire.gov.uk
- Claire Shaw (ASYE and Practice Educator Mentor) - Claire.Shaw@derbyshire.gov.uk
Timeline
Social Worker: Acute Hospital Discharge Team
Derbyshire County Council
10.2023 - Current
Social Work Student
Framework
02.2022 - 06.2022
Receptionist
My Body Essentials
06.2018 - 01.2020
A-Levels - German (A), Sociology (A), Psychology (A)
Stanground Academy Sixth Form
GCSEs - 10 GCSEs (Grades 4-8), including English and Maths
Stanground Academy
BA (Hons) First Class - Social Work
University of Nottingham