Maisie Dean
Isleworth,London
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with natural ability to connect with people and provide emotional support, combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept in building trust and fostering positive relationships, ensuring well-being and dignity of those supported. Hoping to continue to make meaningful impact to young people and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Child and Family Help Practitioner (Social Care)
Achieving for Children
London
2024.07 - Current
- Conducted Early Help and Section 17 assessments, delivering tailored interventions for families facing domestic abuse, school avoidance, mental health challenges, and behavioural issues.
- Supported parents and young people through complex family dynamics, behavioural difficulties, bereavement, disabilities, and community safety concerns.
- Delivered crisis intervention and systemic direct work with children, young people, and families to improve wellbeing and outcomes.
- Facilitated mediation and conflict resolution, reducing family tension and enhancing family relationships.
- Managed a caseload of Early Help and Child in Need cases, maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with safeguarding standards.
- Conducted home visits, coordinated case reviews, and ensured interventions were evidence-based and outcome-focused.
- Operated within statutory safeguarding frameworks, attending Section 47 decision panels and contributing to child protection planning.
- Chaired Core Group and professional network meetings, fostering collaboration across schools, health services, police, youth justice, and voluntary agencies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care plans to address complex social, mental health, and substance misuse issues.
- Advised families on available resources and services, supporting informed decision-making and access to community support.
- Delivered community outreach programmes, improving access to essential services for vulnerable individuals.
- Advocated for disabled individuals and other vulnerable service users to ensure needs were met across agencies.
- Provided trauma-informed support and guidance, enhancing emotional resilience and overall wellbeing.
Designated Safeguarding Lead / Family Worker
Auriga Trust (Clarendon SEND Schools)
London
2022.09 - 2024.07
- Facilitated referrals to local authority children’s social care and police for children at risk of harm.
- Participated in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and core group meetings with inter-agency teams.
- Assisted teachers and pastoral staff in managing initial safeguarding disclosures.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to students on interpersonal matters.
- Supported parents in completing PIP, DLA, and blue badge applications.
- Conducted staff training on minimising risks and safeguarding young people.
- Organised parents' evenings, coffee mornings, and behavioural workshops.
- Promoted healthy relationships amongst family members through mediation.
- Dealt with crisis situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Mentored parents in managing challenging behaviours; fostered positive changes.
Senior Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Orchard Hill Academy Trust (Dysart School)
London
2021.09 - 2022.09
- Taught 2–3 days per week in a class of 13 pupils with complex additional needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and severe learning difficulties.
- Lead my team on behaviour management and planned engaging, individualised learning sessions.
- Worked closely with families facing challenges in supporting their child’s educational journey.
- Conducted home visits to provide guidance and support tailored to family circumstances.
- Created resource packs signposting families to relevant services.
- Assisted parents with PIP and DLA applications, helping secure appropriate support for their children.
- Held close relationships with the young people in my care.
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
The Highshore School
London
2019.09 - 2022.09
- Facilitated lessons with a class of 14-19 year olds with complex additional needs.
- Used Makaton, alternative communication aids and created TEACCH packs.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance and personal relations.
Marketing and events manager
Young's Pub Group
London
2017.04 - 2019.08
- Coordinated events ranging from parties to tastings.
- Managed pub's social media presence and community interactions.
- Tracked engagement metrics and SEO performance.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials to enhance product visibility.
- Improved social media platforms to extend company's digital reach.
- Contributed creative ideas for promotional activities that increased audience participation.
- Boosted sales performance with targeted marketing initiatives.
- Facilitated strong relationships with stakeholders by providing consistent communication updates on project progress.
Education
A-Levels - Classical Civilisation, English Literature, 17th Century History, Theatre Studies,
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester, Dorset 2012.09 - 2014.06
Education and Training / Level 4
City and Guilds, Kingston College
LondonCounselling Skills / Level 3
The Skills Network
LondonSkills
- Therapeutic communication
- Makaton (qualified to teach)
- Attachment Theory Trained
- Basic First Aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Child and Family Help Practitioner (Social Care)
Achieving for Children
2024.07 - Current
Designated Safeguarding Lead / Family Worker
Auriga Trust (Clarendon SEND Schools)
2022.09 - 2024.07
Senior Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Orchard Hill Academy Trust (Dysart School)
2021.09 - 2022.09
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
The Highshore School
2019.09 - 2022.09
Marketing and events manager
Young's Pub Group
2017.04 - 2019.08
A-Levels - Classical Civilisation, English Literature, 17th Century History, Theatre Studies,
The Thomas Hardye School
2012.09 - 2014.06
Education and Training / Level 4
City and Guilds, Kingston College
Counselling Skills / Level 3
The Skills Network