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Mark Bairstow

Fleetwood,Lancashire

Summary

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, committed to delivering high-quality care and support in line with the Care Act. Passionate about advocating for individuals, ensuring their voices are heard, and responding effectively to their needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Blackpool Borough Council
09.2019 - Current
  • Assessed needs and developed comprehensive care plans, coordinating support services to enhance client well-being.
  • Collaborated with health professionals and community partners to create integrated support pathways for clients.
  • Delivered statutory social work duties ensuring compliance with Care Act 2014, safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Support Worker – Adult Social Care

Blackpool Borough Council
08.2018 - 09.2019

Support Worker – People’s Team

Blackpool Borough Council
11.2018 - 08.2018

Support Worker – FIN (Agency)

Blackpool Borough Council
06.2015 - 11.2015

Student Social Worker

Blackpool Borough Council
01.2014 - 06.2014

Student Social Worker

Empowerment
01.2013 - 06.2013

Sessional Worker

Blackpool Youth Offending Team
02.2010 - 08.2012

Relief Project Worker

Bay Housing Association
01.2008 - 03.2010

Volunteer Mentor

Blackpool Youth Offending (Motivate)
03.2006 - 10.2009

Education

MA - Social Work

University of Central Lancashire
01-2014

BA (Hons) - Criminology & Criminal Justice

Lancaster University
01-2010

Skills

  • Adult Social Care
  • Safeguarding (Children & Adults)
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Multi-agency Collaboration
  • Strong Communication & Advocacy
  • Needs assessment
  • Care planning
  • Policy writing

Custom

  • Ian McCleary, Community Engagement Officer, Veteran’s BFC, Ian.McCleary@bfcct.co.uk, 01253 348691
  • Kirsten Jones- Simmonds, Team Manager, Adult Social Care, Kirsten.Jones-Simmonds@blackpool.gov.uk, 01253 477800

Timeline

Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Blackpool Borough Council
09.2019 - Current

Support Worker – People’s Team

Blackpool Borough Council
11.2018 - 08.2018

Support Worker – Adult Social Care

Blackpool Borough Council
08.2018 - 09.2019

Support Worker – FIN (Agency)

Blackpool Borough Council
06.2015 - 11.2015

Student Social Worker

Blackpool Borough Council
01.2014 - 06.2014

Student Social Worker

Empowerment
01.2013 - 06.2013

Sessional Worker

Blackpool Youth Offending Team
02.2010 - 08.2012

Relief Project Worker

Bay Housing Association
01.2008 - 03.2010

Volunteer Mentor

Blackpool Youth Offending (Motivate)
03.2006 - 10.2009

MA - Social Work

University of Central Lancashire

BA (Hons) - Criminology & Criminal Justice

Lancaster University
Mark Bairstow