KELLY STABLEFORD
SOCIAL WORKER
Dorchester,Dorset
Summary
A detail-oriented professional with expertise in timely work during emergencies, effective communication, and team collaboration. Demonstrates proficiency in independent task execution and assessment undertaking. Skilled in report writing, understanding legislation and regulations, and applying a methodical approach to organisational tasks. Committed to punctuality, reliability, and delivering results with precision while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Compassionate individual with highly relevant transferable skills in communication and empathy, paired with soft skills in patience and adaptability. Hard-working individual with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Full-Time Shared Lives Carer
Dorset Council
2015.10 - 2025.08
- Cared for numerous adults with learning disabilities full-time in my home.
- Support young people to successfully transition to independent accommodation.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
Fostering Social Worker
Dorset Council
2012.01 - 2025.08
- Worked with a variety of complex cases, including children with disabilities, teenagers, and parent and child placements.
- Acted as a reviewing officer carrying out carers annual reviews and attending fostering panels.
- I have experience of working with managing allegations. I play a role in the fostering emergency duty system.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
Residential Social Worker
Dorset Council
2003.02 - 2016.03
- I worked in a Residential home for looked after children aged 12-17.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for customised resident care plans.
- Maintained open lines of communication fostering strong relationships between staff and residents.
- Upheld highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, earning trust of residents.
Education
RISK ASSESSMENT AND DECISION MAKING IN PRACTICE MODULE -
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
SOCIAL WORK DEGREE -
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Bournemouth, England 2005.10 - 2010.10
LEVEL 2 DISTANCE LEARNING, WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES -
TAUNTON COLLEGE
Taunton, Somerset 2018.10 - 2018.10
NVQ LEVEL 3 - CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CITY AND GUILDS
2004.10 - 2005.10
COMBAT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -
THE ARMED FORCES
1994.05 - 1998.01
B TEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - LEISURE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1991.09 - 1993.06
GCSES - English Language, English Literature, Math's, Science, Art, Physical education, Technology, Humanities
DARTMOUTH COMMUNUTY COLLEGE
DEVON 1991.06 - 1991.06
Skills
- Timely work in emergencies
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Independent task execution
- Assessment undertaking
- Information analysis
- Plan implementation
- Report writing
- Case presentation
- Legislation and regulation understanding
- Punctuality and reliability
- Organizational skills
- Methodical approach
Custom
DCC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, Safeguarding Level 3, First Aid, Child Development, Great behaviour breakdown, Nurturing attachment, County Lines, Domestic violence, CSE, Transgender awareness
Timeline
LEVEL 2 DISTANCE LEARNING, WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES -
TAUNTON COLLEGE
2018.10 - 2018.10
Full-Time Shared Lives Carer
Dorset Council
2015.10 - 2025.08
Fostering Social Worker
Dorset Council
2012.01 - 2025.08
SOCIAL WORK DEGREE -
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
2005.10 - 2010.10
NVQ LEVEL 3 - CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CITY AND GUILDS
2004.10 - 2005.10
Residential Social Worker
Dorset Council
2003.02 - 2016.03
COMBAT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -
THE ARMED FORCES
1994.05 - 1998.01
B TEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - LEISURE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
1991.09 - 1993.06
GCSES - English Language, English Literature, Math's, Science, Art, Physical education, Technology, Humanities
DARTMOUTH COMMUNUTY COLLEGE
1991.06 - 1991.06
RISK ASSESSMENT AND DECISION MAKING IN PRACTICE MODULE -
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY