Kim Cook
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
Qualified and registered Social Worker with eight years’ experience in children’s safeguarding across both unqualified and qualified roles. Expertise in supporting families through early help, child in need, and child protection processes. Proven ability to build trusting relationships that facilitate meaningful change. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing skills in social work practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Social Worker
Peterborough City Council
2024.10 - 2026.05
- Carry out statutory children’s safeguarding social work in line with legislation and local authority procedures
- Complete child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and care planning
- Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children to ensure their voice, wishes, and feelings are central
- Manage child in need and child protection plans, reviewing progress and risk
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, and police
- Attend child protection conferences, core groups, and public law outline meetings.
- Maintain accurate, timely case recording and manage a complex caseload effectively
Children’s Social Care Practitioner
Peterborough City Council
Peterborough
2020.01 - 2024.10
- Acted as lead professional for Child in Need families, providing targeted support to achieve positive change
- Built strong working relationships with children and families, offering support while managing risk
- Completed child and family assessments and chaired multi-agency meetings when required
- Completed strategy paperwork, attended strategy meetings, and supported social workers during Section 47 enquiries
- Continued supporting families when cases escalated to Child Protection, working alongside social workers
- Completed direct work with children and young people to gather their voice, wishes, and feelings
- Attended panels and maintained high-quality recording and case management
- Worked within a multi-agency framework to improve outcomes for children
Early Help Worker
Lincolnshire County Council
2018.02 - 2019.12
- Provided early intervention support to children and families to prevent escalation to statutory services
- Completed early help assessments and family support plans
- Worked closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
- Carried out direct work with children and parents to promote positive change
- Supported families around parenting, routines, boundaries, and emotional wellbeing
- Maintained clear records and managed a varied caseload
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Children and Families
The Open University
GCSE’s - grade’s A-C in 10 subjects
St George’s College of Technology
Skills
- Relationship building with children and families
- Direct work with children and young people
- Safeguarding and risk assessment
- Report writing and accurate case recording
- Time management and diary management
- Multi-agency working
- Problem solving
- Strong communication skills
- Empathetic, caring, and child-focused approach
References
Available on request
Professional Values
- Child-centred and strengths-based practice
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
- Respect, honesty, and professionalism
- Equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
- Reflective practice and continuous learning
Timeline
Social Worker
Peterborough City Council
2024.10 - 2026.05
Children’s Social Care Practitioner
Peterborough City Council
2020.01 - 2024.10
Early Help Worker
Lincolnshire County Council
2018.02 - 2019.12
BA (Hons) - Social Work
The Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Children and Families
The Open University
GCSE’s - grade’s A-C in 10 subjects
St George’s College of Technology