Rebecca Spencer
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in case assessment such as The Care Act 2014 and undertaking Mental Capacity assessments, adult safeguarding and COP applications, and person-centred and strengths based practices. Demonstrates a strong understanding of social policy and family dynamics, complemented by a non-judgmental approach and emotional resilience. Skilled in multidisciplinary teamwork and report-writing, with a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and strengths-based approaches. Holds a full UK driver's licence, ensuring flexibility and mobility for diverse roles. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage poverty awareness and enhance record-keeping accuracy within collaborative environments. Very proactive and resourceful and will always rise to a challenge, seeks out opportunities to gain further understanding and development in their role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Social Worker
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, Merseyside
11.2021 - Current
- Increased client independence with the development of personalised coping strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, enhancing interpersonal skills amongst participants.
- Maintained up-to-date case records for accurate documentation of progress or concerns.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Established trustful relationships with clients to facilitate open communication.
- Designed individualised care plans that reflected each client's unique needs and preferences.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Completed Duty and MDT tasks weekly.
Senior health care assistant
Bloomcare
Liverpool, Merseyside
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Led staff training to develop care skills.
- Manged a care home of 20 residents and 3 staff members when on shift.
- Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
- Assisted patients to improve mobility and independence.
- Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Built trusting relationships through compassionate bedside manner.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Administered medication for effective pain management.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care approach.
- Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care for individuals, families and communities.
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2015 - 06.2018
Higher National Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Cronton College
Widnes, Halton 09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - GCSE With Chosen Subjects
Huyton Arts And Sports Centre For Learning
Liverpool 09.2007 - 05.2012
Skills
- Case assessment
- Knowledge of social policy
- Adult safeguarding
- Person-Centred practices
- Poverty awareness
- Non-Judgmental approach
- Record keeping accuracy
- Family dynamics understanding
- Team player
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Full UK driver's licence
- Report-writing
- Anti-Oppressive Practise
- Strengths-based approach
- Emotional resilience
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Football (LFC)
- Gym
Timeline
Social Worker
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
11.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2019 - 08.2021
Senior health care assistant
Bloomcare
02.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care for individuals, families and communities.
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2015 - 06.2018
Higher National Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
Cronton College
09.2012 - 06.2014
GCSEs - GCSE With Chosen Subjects
Huyton Arts And Sports Centre For Learning
09.2007 - 05.2012
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