Lindsey Yates
Summary
A driven and dedicated individual with strong communication and interpersonal abilities honed through collaborative work and restorative practice. With over a decade of experience as a social worker, I have provided comprehensive support and advocacy to individuals of all ages and their families facing diverse challenges. Proficient in handling complex issues such as child protection, domestic abuse, and mental health concerns, I approach each situation with a non-judgmental, proactive mindset, consistently demonstrating empathy, understanding, and attentive listening.
Additionally, I bring three years of experience as a project manager, adept at managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and successfully delivering impactful projects. I have cultivated robust relationships with various stakeholders, effectively led and managed teams, and remain committed to continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SEND and Inclusion Project Delivery Manager
Stockport MBC
11.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Established clear communication channels for stakeholders, ensuring timely updates on project progress and issues resolution.
- Actively participated in post-project evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement in future deliveries.
- Improved project delivery efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in project management.
- Reduced project risks through proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Systems Lead - Liquidlogic
Stockport MBC
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact for all users of the Liquidlogic case management system which serves a vast amount of both internal and external professionals.
- Supported business development by offering solutions to enable a more streamlined approach to working with vulnerable Children and their Families.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication, fostering trust and transparency in the process.
- Working with all partners I was able to identify and help mitigate duplication of work and support collaborative working amongst teams and departments.
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Stockport MBC
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Contributed to a more streamlined way of working by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
- Managed complex cases whilst supporting colleagues within the team.
- As a practice educator, I supported and developed students through their placements by identifying and offering opportunities for their own learning and practice.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork.
Out of Hours Social Worker
Stockport MBC
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with a variety of agencies to devise robust safety and support plans, ensuring Children and adults remained safe during unsociable hours.
- Crisis intervention, responding to child protection concerns, domestic abuse and many other urgent situations.
- Assessed and managed risk to ensure the safety of children and adults.
- Placed children and vulnerable adults in temporary accommodation whilst jugging competing priorities.
- Worked autonomously whilst making sound decisions on a variety of urgent situations.
Social Worker
Stockport MBC
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate support plans were implemented for children and their families.
- Worked in partnership with the police and NHS to investigate section 47 enquiries where a child was deemed to be at risk of harm or significant harm.
- Chaired and participated in complex multi-agency meetings to ensure the safety of children and families.
- Completed a variety of assessments and reports including Child and Family assessments, court reports and fostering assessments to identify appropriate support and intervention.
- Managed risk whilst balancing the wishes and feelings of children and families.
Supervising Social Worker
Parallel Parents
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Completed fostering assessments from enquiry stage through to being heard at panel meetings where I contributed and advocated for foster carers.
- Facilitated the placements of children
- Offered ongoing support, advice and ongoing monitoring of foster carers.
- Undertook risk assessments and managed crisis via an 'on call' duty rota.
- Contributed at multi-agency meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chartered Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Social Work
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Social Care
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 04.2001 -
Skills
Risk Assessment and prioritisation
undefinedTimeline
SEND and Inclusion Project Delivery Manager
Stockport MBC
11.2023 - Current
Systems Lead - Liquidlogic
Stockport MBC
06.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Social Work Practitioner
Stockport MBC
01.2020 - 06.2021
Out of Hours Social Worker
Stockport MBC
08.2019 - 01.2020
Social Worker
Stockport MBC
05.2015 - 08.2019
Supervising Social Worker
Parallel Parents
11.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Chartered Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Social Work
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Social Care
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
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