Ria Killmorgan
Leamington Spa,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced mental health professional delivering services to meet individual client needs. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes. Meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity. Attentive Social Worker talented in client assessments and treatment planning. Evaluates client needs and implements trauma-informed interventions to support overall well-being. Completes risk assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
Qualified social work professional trained to handle complex forensic cases. Collaborates professionally across disciplines to obtain needed care and support for clients. Follows evidence-based practices and protects client dignity. Astute mental health worker prepared to complete comprehensive patient assessments. Addresses critical challenges and provides prompt, individualised care. Empathetic communicator with proven history of successful client outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
Coventry City Council
Coventry, West Midlands
2023.11 - Current
- Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Administered medication and therapeutic care to patients in line with care plan.
- Provided physical and psychological patient care in line with care plan
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Observed patients for behavioural changes.
- Coordinated safe, responsible care for [Number] clients with severe, enduring mental health issues.
- Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
- Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
- Identified and provided social activities, emotional support and stability to patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Enabled patients to be fully involved in treatment, emphasising recovery model.
- Carried out thorough Care Act assessments, support planning and development reviews to maintain high-quality care provision.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Created comprehensive service user reports with thorough risk assessments, enabling effective multi-disciplinary team management of forensic cases.
- Promoted timely and safe hospital discharge or transfer of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Planned and delivered outcome-focused interventions, promoting independence, social inclusion and recovery.
- Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
Mental Health Social Worker
Warwickshire County Council
Leamington Spa , Herefordshire
2021.09 - 2023.11
- Assessed service user needs and risks to formulate supportive care plans.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Identified and provided social activities, emotional support and stability to patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Collaborated with officials to prepare required legal documentation for court proceedings.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
- Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Educated patient families about mental health issues and how to support care plan.
- Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
- Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
- Assisted patients to manage emotions through de-escalation strategies.
- Utilised strength-based, preventative approach to all social work and interventions.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Planned and delivered outcome-focused interventions, promoting independence, social inclusion and recovery.
- Coordinated safe, responsible care for multiple clients with severe, enduring mental health issues.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Enabled patients to be fully involved in treatment, emphasising recovery model.
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
- Prepared reports for legal action and provided evidence in court.
- Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
- Observed patients for behavioural changes.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
- Used tact, reassurance and sensitivity when necessary to overcome barriers to understanding.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Middlesex University
London 2021.10 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Middlesex University
London 2020.08 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes 2010.10 - 2016.06
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Crisis care planning
- Care coordination
- Behaviour pattern recognition
Timeline
Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
Coventry City Council
2023.11 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Middlesex University
2021.10 - 2022.12
Mental Health Social Worker
Warwickshire County Council
2021.09 - 2023.11
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Middlesex University
2020.08 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Psychology
The Open University
2010.10 - 2016.06