Jacqueline Cascarino
Rugeley,Staffordshire
Summary
Overcame early educational challenges to build a career in adult care, focusing on end-of-life and dementia care. Successfully completed an access to social work program and obtained GCSEs in math and English. Maintains a position at a placement acquired during university, reflecting dedication and professional development over three years.
Offers unwavering support and strength to those facing challenges, ensuring a reliable presence. Facilitates growth and development through targeted guidance and mentorship. Focused on creating a positive impact in the lives of others.
Brings 56 years of knowledge, showcasing exceptional patience and insightful understanding.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Supervising social worker
Swiis
Birmingham, West Midlands
2026.01 - Current
- Reviewed care plans regularly to ensure alignment with evolving needs of foster children and carers.
- Promoted adherence to ethical standards throughout all work practices within team.
- Ensured compliance with legal parameters while managing case documentation and client interactions.
- Promote company policy to foster a supportive environment for carers.
- Managed complex cases to ensure appropriate interventions are made on behalf of foster carers and children.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by meticulously monitoring case files.
- Advocated for the rights and needs of foster children and foster carers during multi-agency meetings to ensure comprehensive support and collaboration.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities to enhance expertise in current social work practices.
- Facilitate open communication between foster carers and children to enhance relationship-building.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local authorities and other agencies to enhance support services for foster children.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families and carers to enhance children's welfare.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to improve care outcomes for foster children.
- Developed comprehensive support plans for foster children and their carers to enhance their well-being and stability.
- Managed responses to crises and emergency situations to ensure safety and effective resolution.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance satisfaction and build loyalty.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in health and social care to enhance coordination of holistic support.
- Cultivated and sustained professional relationships to provide objective guidance and support.
- Advocate for foster children's rights to ensure protection of best interests.
- Ensure safeguarding principles protect foster carers and children from risk.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
- Facilitated collaboration with community organisations to enhance access to resources and assistance tailored to individual needs.
- Championed foster carer well-being through effective case management, counselling, and advocacy.
- Exercised professional judgement to implement strategic interventions and make critical decisions.
- Championed case progress updates and interventions in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary professionals and caregivers to enhance access to medical care.
- Managed assigned caseload documentation in strict adherence to regulatory requirements and standards.
- Facilitated trauma-informed resources and care options for clients navigating crises.
- Facilitated therapy and counselling sessions to empower clients in connecting with qualified healthcare professionals.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with foster carers and children based on trust and non-judgement to foster a supportive environment.
- Facilitated access to relevant interventions to support foster carers in overcoming challenges.
- Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to facilitate timely recovery.
- Facilitated support group programmes for foster carers to enhance community engagement and shared learning.
Supervising Social Worker
NFA West Midlands
Birmingham , West Midlands
2020.05 - 2026.01
- Oversaw up to 13 family units and 27 children, ensuring efficient management and coordination.
- Facilitated therapeutic parenting approaches for foster carers, emphasising principles of pace.
- Supported families in crisis through strategic collaboration with external agencies.
- Facilitate support groups for foster carers to enhance emotional resilience and community engagement.
- Supported foster carers through complex situations while collaborating with local authorities, education, and health services.
- Conduct monthly supervisions with foster carers to ensure adherence to best practices and enhance child welfare.
- Ensured safeguarding of children in care through proactive collaboration with multidisciplinary teams surrounding each child.
- Completed regular and up-to-date reports and uploaded these to a secure platform. Utilised Charms for report management while having experience with Lotus in previous roles. Supported data integrity by ensuring timely and accurate report submissions.
- Conduct weekly keep in touch calls with foster carers, receiving excellent reviews for communication and support.
- Delivered out of duty service on a rota basis to ensure operational continuity.
- Facilitated compliance of foster carers with TSDs and national minimum standards in accordance with Fostering Services Regulations 2011, Children Act 1989, and Care Planning Placement and Case Review (England 2010).
- Conduct yearly foster care reviews and present findings to panel, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding policies. Participated in strategy meetings to support effective decision-making. Assisted in section 47 meetings to promote child welfare initiatives.
- Presented regular reports to panel, ensuring clear communication of findings and recommendations.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing friendly service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
- Advocated for child-centric approaches to ensure voices are consistently heard and prioritised.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social work
Staffordshire University
Stoke on Trent, StokeSkills
- Listening skills Communication proficiency
- Knowledge of social care legislation
- Emotional intelligence expertise
- Effective communication skills
- Time management skills
- Proactive problem-solving
- Ethical practice standards
- Quick adaptability
- Social justice advocacy Equality promotion Discrimination resistance
- Continuous skill development
- Theory implementation
Timeline
Supervising social worker
Swiis
2026.01 - Current
Supervising Social Worker
NFA West Midlands
2020.05 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Arts - Social work
Staffordshire University