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
10.2015 - 08.2025
- 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
01.2012 - 08.2025
- 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
02.2003 - 03.2016
- 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 10.2005 - 10.2010
LEVEL 2 DISTANCE LEARNING, WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES -
TAUNTON COLLEGE
Taunton, Somerset 10.2018 - 10.2018
NVQ LEVEL 3 - CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CITY AND GUILDS
10.2004 - 10.2005
COMBAT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -
THE ARMED FORCES
05.1994 - 01.1998
B TEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - LEISURE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
09.1991 - 06.1993
GCSES - English Language, English Literature, Math's, Science, Art, Physical education, Technology, Humanities
DARTMOUTH COMMUNUTY COLLEGE
DEVON 06.1991 - 06.1991
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
10.2018 - 10.2018
Full-Time Shared Lives Carer
Dorset Council
10.2015 - 08.2025
Fostering Social Worker
Dorset Council
01.2012 - 08.2025
SOCIAL WORK DEGREE -
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
10.2005 - 10.2010
NVQ LEVEL 3 - CARING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CITY AND GUILDS
10.2004 - 10.2005
Residential Social Worker
Dorset Council
02.2003 - 03.2016
COMBAT MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -
THE ARMED FORCES
05.1994 - 01.1998
B TEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA - LEISURE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
09.1991 - 06.1993
GCSES - English Language, English Literature, Math's, Science, Art, Physical education, Technology, Humanities
DARTMOUTH COMMUNUTY COLLEGE
06.1991 - 06.1991
RISK ASSESSMENT AND DECISION MAKING IN PRACTICE MODULE -
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
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