Rosie Scotcher
Trowbridge,Wiltshire
Summary
I am a dedicated Student Social Worker with extensive experience in supporting individuals across diverse age groups with diverse needs, including early signs of psychosis and complex mental health challenges. I possess strong skills in engaging service users, care planning, and team collaboration, with a proven track record of managing caseloads effectively and facilitating access to community resources. I am experienced in conducting holistic assessments and applying relevant legislation to ensure comprehensive support. I am committed to promoting independence and well-being through person-centred approaches, while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality. I aspire to continue developing expertise in children's social work within multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Social Worker
B&NES Early Intervention for Psychosis
Bath, Avon
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals aged 14–65 showing early signs of psychosis within a community mental health setting.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, doctors, social workers, and mental health nurses, to deliver coordinated care.
- Contributed to holistic, strengths-based assessments, incorporating social, environmental, cultural, and safeguarding considerations.
- Applied legislation and policies, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 2007, the Equality Act 2010, and safeguarding procedures in my work with service users.
- Engaged with families to promote understanding of mental health issues.
- Managed my own caseload and discharged service users once the outcomes had been achieved and no further support was required.
- Referred individuals to external services for additional support when required, and support within the community after discharge from our service.
- Aided in care planning and risk assessments aligned with NICE guidelines, and NHS standards.
- Supported access to education and community resources for social inclusion.
- Aided in housing applications and home office appointments to discuss accommodation options.
- Recorded client case notes accurately and promptly.
- Participated in professional development through in-house and external training courses, and shadowed senior staff to develop my knowledge of best practices.
- Maintained confidential records according to legal standards.
- Conducted initial in-home assessments to evaluate client needs.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support plans as required.
Student Social Worker
Brunelcare
Bristol, Somerset
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported adults aged 55+ experiencing financial hardship, mobility impairments, dementia, addiction, hoarding behaviours, and complex mental health needs to promote independence and overall wellbeing.
- Undertook holistic assessments following referral to determine eligibility for support and appropriate accommodation pathways, including extra care housing, sheltered housing, or independent living.
- Contributed to person-centred care planning, ensuring individuals’ physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs were addressed in line with strengths-based and empowerment-focused practice.
- Facilitated access to welfare benefits, financial guidance, housing services, and health and social care provision to improve stability and quality of life.
- Conducted regular welfare checks and risk monitoring visits, identifying changes in need, escalating safeguarding concerns, and coordinating with multi-agency partners where appropriate.
- Delivered daily high-risk tenant 'morning call' checks, responding to non-responses through structured escalation procedures (contacting next of kin, hospitals, supervisors, and arranging welfare visits) to ensure prompt intervention and safety.
- Supported individuals with complex presentations, including hoarding behaviours, substance dependency, cognitive impairment, and reduced mobility, promoting dignity, autonomy, and safe living environments.
- Worked collaboratively with carers, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and family members to maintain continuity of care and appropriate levels of support.
- Maintained accurate, confidential case records in accordance with organisational policy and professional standards.
- Demonstrated increasing autonomy within the role, undertaking independent responsibilities, while engaging in reflective practice and supervision.
Student Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Shadowed the Gloucester Children and Family Assessment Team in assessments of vulnerable children to determine their level of support and required intervention.
- Documented concerns following assessments and attended professional meetings to discuss these concerns
- Shadowed the Family Drug and Alcohol Team in court hearings to determine the outcomes for children and family communications.
- Acquired feedback from service users on how the service was supporting their needs, what needed to be implemented to meet their needs, and discussed these outcomes with senior staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Social work
University of the West of England
Bristol, England01-2026
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Bath Colege
Bath01-2022
GCSEs -
Hayesfield Girls' School
Bath01-2020
Skills
- Engaging service users
- Care planning
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Accessing community resources
- Time-management
- Active listener
- Completing assessments using a person-centred approach
Timeline
Student Social Worker
B&NES Early Intervention for Psychosis
11.2025 - Current
Student Social Worker
Brunelcare
10.2023 - 02.2024
Student Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council
10.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Social work
University of the West of England
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Health and Social Care
Bath Colege
GCSEs -
Hayesfield Girls' School