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Lee Kiernan

Cumbernauld,Glasgow

Summary

A dedicated Family Support Worker with 20 years of experience in social care, offering comprehensive support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. Proven ability to assess, plan, and deliver targeted interventions that foster positive change using established frameworks such as GIRFEC and SHANARRI. Experienced in both individual and group work, with strong communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Family Support Worker

South Lanarkshire Council
Cambuslang/Rutherglen
11.2021 - Current
  • Manage a complex caseload, including Child and Young People on, or at risk of being place on the Child Protection Register.
  • Duty point of contact for all Child Protection and safeguarding issues, assessing risk and appropriate action, providing advice as the designated safeguarding officer.
  • Theoretical understanding of and practical implementation of various legislative and practice regulations including UNCRC, Children (Scotland) Act 2014, GIRFEC and The Promise.
  • Ensuring all interactions are needs led, accessible, safe and secure for Children and Young people.
  • Delivery of trauma informed practice in all aspects of work.
  • Maintain detailed case notes and reports, which inform formal decision making processes.


Support Work Assistant

North Lanarkshire Council – Families First
Bellshill
01.2010 - 11.2021
  • Provide intensive support to vulnerable children, young people, and families, working towards positive outcomes
  • Assist in assessment processes using GIRFEC and SHANARRI frameworks
  • Conduct home visits, offering practical parenting support and modelling healthy child interactions
  • Lead parenting groups using the Solihull Approach and other child development tools
  • Work closely with partner agencies to ensure child-centric service delivery
  • Maintain accurate case records and compile family chronologies using Microsoft Office and mySWIS.

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Social Work Assistant

East Dunbartonshire Council
Kirkintilloch
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Assisted in occupational therapy interventions and supported individuals with physical, sensory, and mental health challenges
  • Worked with social workers to deliver services aimed at improving life outcomes for vulnerable adults and children.

Education

Clydebank High School

Cumbernauld College

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L&G Learning Glasgow (NLC Internal)

Skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of child development frameworks: Solihull Approach, 5 to Thrive, SHANARRI
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and listening skills
  • Skilled in partnership working with agencies such as Education, Police, and Healthcare
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and case management database for report writing and record management
  • Strong organisational skills with a systematic approach to tasks
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies
  • Highly effective at creating positive outcomes for Children, Young People and their families

Training

Various training within both North and South Lanarkshire such as;

LIAM (Let's Introduce Anxiety Management)

Trauma Informed Practice

Safe & Together

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

UNCRC

GIRFEC Model

SHANARRI

Various Child Protection

Action for Children Neglect Toolkit




Timeline

Family Support Worker

South Lanarkshire Council
11.2021 - Current

Support Work Assistant

North Lanarkshire Council – Families First
01.2010 - 11.2021

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Social Work Assistant

East Dunbartonshire Council
01.2003 - 01.2010

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L&G Learning Glasgow (NLC Internal)

Clydebank High School

Cumbernauld College

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