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Kate Evans

Colchester ,Essex

Summary

A dedicated and collaborative social worker with strong experience in child protection and safeguarding. Skilled in working alongside partner agencies to deliver co-ordinated, responsive support to vulnerable children and families. Brings a creative, curious approach to direct work, building trust and rapport with those facing complex challenges. Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, emotionally demanding environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Social Worker - Children and Families Hub

Essex County Council
Colchester, Essex
05.2021 - Current

Triaging and prioritising support requests across Essex, assessing referrals and making threshold decisions for Social Care intervention

Co-developing holistic family action plans through collaborative engagement with families and multidisciplinary professionals, ensuring coordinated support

Applying a strengths-based approach to practice, fostering engagement, resilience, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

Essex County Council
Colchester, Essex
07.2022 - 01.2023

Seconded Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team 6-Month Secondment

  • Conducting comprehensive children and families assessments within the A&I team, ensuring timely, proportionate, and child-centered responses to identified needs
  • Applying a range of social work theories to understand family dynamics, contextual behaviours, and environmental influences—translating insight into actionable, strength-based interventions
  • Promoting positive and sustainable change by tailoring support plans that consider both systemic factors and individual resilience

Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

Essex County Council
Colchester, Essex
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Provide sustained support to children and families subject to Child in Need or Child Protection plans, ensuring timely, proportionate intervention over the long term
  • Collaborate with a range of professionals and partner agencies to assess risk, develop and implement family action plans, and deliver cohesive, multi-agency support
  • Maintain a clear focus on safeguarding, promoting children's welfare, and fostering positive change through ongoing assessment, relationship-based practice, and targeted intervention
  • Experience in LPM, PLO and court

Personal Assistant

Anston Transport Services
Marks Tey, Essex
04.2010 - 08.2014
  • Provided high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including diary management, correspondence handling, and document preparation
  • Managed customer invoicing, maintained financial records, and ensured timely billing processes
  • Acted as front-of-house liaison, delivering professional and personable service to clients and visitors
  • Oversaw stock ordering and inventory control to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Demonstrated strong organisational skills, time management, and multitasking in a fast-paced office environment

Beauty Therapist

Five Lakes Spa
Tolleshunt Knights , Essex
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Delivered a range of high-quality treatments, including body therapies, facials, and skincare consultations, tailored to individual client needs
  • Maintained a professional, welcoming environment, ensuring each client felt comfortable, cared for, and valued throughout their experience
  • Managed appointment scheduling, hygiene standards, and product usage with precision and consistency
  • Developed excellent interpersonal skills through daily client interaction, demonstrating empathy, discretion, and reliability

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex
10.2014 - 04.2017

Higher National Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Colchester Institute Braintree Campus
Braintree, Essex
09.2004 - 05.2006

A-Levels - English Language, Communication Studies and Sociology

Colchester Sixth Form
Colchester, Essex
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

Honywood Secondary School
Coggeshall, Essex
09.1991 - 06.1996

Skills

  • Therapeutic Intervention Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention Model
  • Anti-Oppressive Practice
  • Active Listening & Critical Thinking
  • Case Management & Needs Assessment
  • Thematic Lead: Domestic Abuse
  • Task-Centred & Solution-Focused Practice
  • Organisational & Time Management Skills

Timeline

Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

Essex County Council
07.2022 - 01.2023

Social Worker - Children and Families Hub

Essex County Council
05.2021 - Current

Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

Essex County Council
07.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University
10.2014 - 04.2017

Personal Assistant

Anston Transport Services
04.2010 - 08.2014

Beauty Therapist

Five Lakes Spa
08.2006 - 08.2010

Higher National Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Colchester Institute Braintree Campus
09.2004 - 05.2006

A-Levels - English Language, Communication Studies and Sociology

Colchester Sixth Form
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs -

Honywood Secondary School
09.1991 - 06.1996
Kate Evans