Tracey Long
Launceston,Cornwall
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in Quality Assurance, problem-solving, and leadership. Demonstrates a strong understanding of social care policy, legislation, and practice guidance, with a focus on person-centred practices and child protection knowledge. Known for excellent interpersonal skills, effective report-writing, and maintaining professional boundaries. Highly organised with a full UK driver's licence. Committed to continuous improvement through reflective practice and to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Independent Person/Visitor
Aspris
England and Wales
2016.11 - 2026.03
- Completed regulatory visits from a portfolio of children's homes in England and Wales and completed reports within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help with a clear focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. This included making judgements on whether children had been effectively safeguarded and their well-being promoted.
- Managed conflict in a positive and constructive manner.
- Applied extensive knowledge of legislation and practice guidance to support improvements and improve outcomes.
Senior social worker
Devon County Council
Exeter, Devon
2015.12 - 2016.03
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, preventing further deterioration of situations.
- Handled complex caseloads and achieved positive outcomes for clients.
- Advised families on available resources and benefits helping them navigate the welfare system effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, resulting in improved patient care.
- Advocated effectively on behalf of vulnerable individuals, ensuring their rights were upheld.
Safeguarding manager
Scope
London
2012.02 - 2015.09
- Corporate responsibility for ensuring that safeguarding policies, training and practice improved outcomes for children and vulnerable adults.
- Managed a team of dispersed social workers providing advice and guidance on all matters related to safeguarding.
- Devised and delivered training events including an annual safeguarding conference.
- Completed reports for executive management team and board of trustees.
- Investigated issues affecting operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Education
Graduate Diploma (post-qualifying award) - Social Work
Bournemouth University
Poole 09/2007 - 03/2009
Bachelor of Science - Social work and social policy
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09/1998 - 06/2002
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Reflective practice
- Knowledge of social policy, legislation and practice guidance
- Person-Centred practices
- Child protection knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Report-writing
- Professional boundaries
- Organised
- Full UK driver's licence
Timeline
Independent Person/Visitor
Aspris
2016.11 - 2026.03
Senior social worker
Devon County Council
2015.12 - 2016.03
Safeguarding manager
Scope
2012.02 - 2015.09
Graduate Diploma (post-qualifying award) - Social Work
Bournemouth University
09/2007 - 03/2009
Bachelor of Science - Social work and social policy
University of Plymouth
09/1998 - 06/2002