Kate Muldownie
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced Social Care Professional with expertise in supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and life-limiting conditions. Specialises in assessment, support planning, and adult safeguarding while utilising person-centred approaches to foster inclusive services. Delivers clear communication and builds strong relationships within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring meticulous record-keeping.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Social Worker
Glasgow City Council HSCP
Glasgow
02.2005 - Current
- Complete Strength-based assessments, devise outcome focussed support plans through Self-Directed Support process.
- Develop partnerships within local community, expanding service provision for service users.
- Advocate for service users rights to healthcare and services, promoting access to necessary support.
- Manage complex cases involving learning and physical disability, mental health, addiction and homelessness, improving living conditions for service users.
- Provide crisis intervention during high-stress situations, ensuring immediate support was delivered.
Support Worker - Team Leader - Service Manager
Thames and Chiltern Trust (TaCT)
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.1998 - 02.2005
- Facilitated successful transition of service users from Lennox Castle Hospital to independent living
- Developed comprehensive support plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies to address individual needs and promote wellbeing.
- Managed multiple staff teams across Glasgow, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care and support to service users.
- Progressed from support worker to team leader and ultimately service manager within organisation.
Support Worker
Netherlee House, McFarlane Homes
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.1996 - 03.1998
- Supported 10 young individuals with learning and physical disabilities living in residential service.
- Facilitated access to community resources for service users.
- Assisted with daily living activities to increase independence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work (Scotland)
The Open University
Glasgow 09.2012 - 09.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Learning Disability) NMC registered from 1998 to 2022
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.1993 - /1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Learning Disability) NMC registered from 1998 to 2022
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.1993 - /1998
Skills
- Case assessment and support planning
- Adult safeguarding
- Social policy knowledge
- Person-centred practices
- Holistic approach
- Strengths-based approach
- Detailed note-taking and record keeping
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Culturally inclusive practices
- Communication skills
- Non-judgmental approach
Affiliations
- Keen novice gardener
- Plant based cooking
- Attending music concerts and musical theatre shows
Other Relevant Information
SSSC Registered 3014478
MCR Pathways Volunteer School Mentor
Full UK Driving License
Trained in Talking Mats
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work (Scotland)
The Open University
09.2012 - 09.2016
Social Worker
Glasgow City Council HSCP
02.2005 - Current
Support Worker - Team Leader - Service Manager
Thames and Chiltern Trust (TaCT)
03.1998 - 02.2005
Support Worker
Netherlee House, McFarlane Homes
01.1996 - 03.1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Learning Disability) NMC registered from 1998 to 2022
Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1993 - /1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing (Learning Disability) NMC registered from 1998 to 2022
Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1993 - /1998