Jessica Anne Childs
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced professional in welfare legislation, child protection, and psychosocial support. Specialises in family systems theory and psychiatric social work, with training in domestic violence and substance abuse counselling. Implements person-centred and strengths-based approaches to improve client outcomes. Focused on adult safeguarding, crisis intervention, and report-writing, with strong knowledge of child development and social policy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social Worker - Child Safeguarding
Bristol City Council
Bristol, Bristol
2021.05 - 2026.05
For the last 5 years, I have been a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with extensive experience in frontline Child Safeguarding.
Proven expertise in addressing Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), including the grooming of children into gangs and adept in implementing effective intervention strategies.
My extensive experience in risk assessment, Court report writing, and conducting various assessments enabled me to provide comprehensive support to children, young people and their families. I am also trained and qualified in Systemic Practice which I utilise to enhance my interventions and outcomes for families.
Managed substantial caseload, addressing diverse safeguarding issues and adapting practice to meet unique needs of each situation, demonstrating effective multitasking and confidence.
Worked with families affected by parental substance misuse, including drug and alcohol addictions, promoting healthier environments and improving outcomes for children and families.
Specialised in adult and child mental health services within UK, supporting children and young people admitted to hospital due to mental health crises with tailored packages to facilitate community re-access.
Remove personal pronoun maintain a strong team ethos, collaborating effectively with colleagues, whilst also demonstrating the capacity to work independently during long working situations.
Mental Health Support Worker
Priory Hospital
Bristol, Bristol
2020.10 - 2021.04
Conducted daily risk assessments and compiled detailed reports for effective case management, demonstrating compassion, communication skills, and calmness under pressure in maintaining a safe environment for children and young people in care.
Supported vulnerable children admitted to hospital during mental health crises, safeguarding from self-harm and risks to others while assisting throughout rehabilitation to ensure readiness for discharge.
Maintained composure during stressful situations to foster a therapeutic environment for children and young people., maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to integrated services.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Bristol
Bristol 09/2019 - 04/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
University of Worcester
Worcester 09/2018 - 05/2019
Foundation Degree in Arts - Teaching & Learning
University of Worcester
Worcester 09/2016 - 05/2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Sport & Exercise Sciences
Yeovil College
Yeovil, Somerset 09/2009 - 06/2012
GCSEs -
Bucklers Mead Community School
Yeovil, Somerset 09/2004 - 07/2009
Skills
- Child protection expertise
- Psychiatric social work
- Welfare legislation knowledge
- Adult safeguarding
- Domestic violence training
- Substance abuse counselling
- Child development understanding
- Crisis intervention model
- Crisis management
- Protection proceedings
- Report-writing
- Knowledge of social policy
- Family systems theory
- Psychosocial support
- Strengths-based approach
- Person-Centred practices
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Netball
- Reading
- Socialising
Certification
- Fully trained and qualified in Systemic Practice (1yr course passed).
- Trained in Parental Substance Misuse.
- Experience in Adult Safeguarding and Mental Health - completed a 70-day placement working with service users in supported accommodation with mental health diagnoses.
- Trained Practice Educator and previously supported student social workers completing their statutory placements.
- Trained in UASC - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
- First Aid trained (expires in Oct 2026).
Me outside of work
I am a happy, bubbly personality who loves meeting new people, socialising and being part of a team (both professionally and personally). I enjoy working within a team environment and also can be very productive independently.
Personally, I try to live an outdoorsy lifestyle and enjoy hiking, swimming and netball.
I am a very social person and try to spend as much time with families and friends outside of work. The busier, the better!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker - Child Safeguarding
Bristol City Council
2021.05 - 2026.05
Mental Health Support Worker
Priory Hospital
2020.10 - 2021.04
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Bristol
09/2019 - 04/2021
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
University of Worcester
09/2018 - 05/2019
Foundation Degree in Arts - Teaching & Learning
University of Worcester
09/2016 - 05/2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Sport & Exercise Sciences
Yeovil College
09/2009 - 06/2012
GCSEs -
Bucklers Mead Community School
09/2004 - 07/2009