Samantha Ashdown
Bath,Somerset
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in person-centred practices and a non-judgmental approach. Proficient in Care act assessments, adult safeguarding, with a strong focus on holistic care and care for adults. Demonstrates exceptional skills in multidisciplinary teamwork, care planning, community referrals, and report-writing. Strong communicator with strengths-based approach, empathetic nature, emotional resilience, and active listening abilities.
Holds a full UK driver's licence and is highly organised.
Qualified social work professional trained to handle complex
cases. Collaborates professionally across disciplines to obtain needed care and support for clients. Follows evidence-based practices and protects client dignity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Social Worker
BANES
BANES
2018.02 - Current
- Assessed client needs for appropriate referral to specialist services.
- Maintained up-to-date case records for accurate documentation of progress or concerns.
- Reviewed policy changes affecting social work practice whilst updating procedures accordingly.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Advised families on available resources and services, enabling informed decision-making regarding care options.
- Designed individualised care plans that reflected each client's unique needs and preferences.
Social worker
Bristol City Council
Bristol
2004.09 - 2018.02
Worked with Children and young people and Children in Care teams.
- Ensured child safety by conducting regular home visits and risk assessments.
- Established trustful relationships with clients to facilitate open communication.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Reviewed policy changes affecting social work practice whilst updating procedures accordingly.
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Social Work and applied social studies and diploma in Social Work
Bath University
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset 2001.09 - 2004.06
Skills
- Person-Centred practices
- Non-Judgmental approach
- Case assessment
- Child protection expertise
- Holistic approach
- Adult safeguarding
- Elderly care proficiency
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Care planning
- Community referrals
- Emotional resilience
- Report-writing
- Task-centred practise
- Solution-focused therapy
- Strong communicator
- De-escalation techniques
- Professional boundaries
- Strengths-based approach
- Empathetic
- Full UK driver's licence
- Active listening
- Organised
Affiliations
- dog walking
- gardening
- movies
- outdoors
- holidays
Timeline
Social Worker
BANES
2018.02 - Current
Social worker
Bristol City Council
2004.09 - 2018.02
Foundation Degree in Science - Social Work and applied social studies and diploma in Social Work
Bath University
2001.09 - 2004.06