Vanessa McCourt
Barton upon Humber,North Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a skilled social worker with a strong focus on reflective and analytical practice. I have demonstrated excellence in assessment skills and consistently deliver high-quality, court-admissible written reports. I have specialised in the support and assessment of mainstream and kinship carers, ensuring compassionate and effective service delivery.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fostering Social Worker
Hull Fostering Service
Hull
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted assessments and recruitment of mainstream foster carers and supported lodgings providers.
- Assessed kinship carers to ensure suitability for fostering placements.
- As a specialist viability assessor, completed over 600 reports.
- Participated as a member of fostering panel, contributing to decision-making processes.
- Support and mentoring of students on placement.
Fostering Social Worker
Action For Children Fostering
Doncaster
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed strong relationships with foster families to ensure effective support and guidance.
- Completed annual reviews.
- Provided regular formal supervision.
Children's Services Practitioner (maternity post)
NSPCC
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Facilitated the NSPCC SMILES program to groups of young people .
- Completed Graded Care Profile assessments.
- Collaborated with families to create tailored support plans based on individual needs.
Social worker
North East Lincolnshire Council
Grimsby
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Carrying out the statutory functions of the role and in implementing the Signs of Safety model of practice.
Business owner
Self Employed (Rowjo)
Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire
11.2007 - 06.2017
- Managing a small manufacturing and retail business.
- Search Engine Optimization and online promotion.
- Development of website and online shopping cart.
- Book keeping and payroll.
Volunteer ChildLine Schools Practitioner
NSPCC
, Humberside
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Presenting 'Speak Out Stay Safe' assemblies and facilitating workshops to primary school children across four counties.
- Educating children about child protection and children's rights.
Social Worker
North Lincolnshire Council
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
05.2005 - 01.2009
- Carrying out the statutory functions of the Local Authority within the Looked After Children and Leaving Care Teams.
Social Worker
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Skirlaugh
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Newly Qualified Social worker, completing social care assessments, care proceedings and managing a case load including CIN, CP and LAC.
Support Worker
The Linnaeus Centre
Hull
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Completed observations and provided support to families under assessment.
- Carried out 1-1 direct work sessions.
Nanny
Ersoy Family
Istanbul
06.1996 - 06.1999
- Provided care and support for children by creating structured daily routines.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted physical and cognitive development in children.
- Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.
Nanny
Hookway Family
Kew, Richmond upon Thames
09.1992 - 05.1996
- Provided attentive care to children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed engaging activities to promote children's learning and social skills.
- Coordinated daily routines, including meals, playtime, and sleep schedules.
- Assisted with homework and educational projects, fostering a love for learning.
Education
Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy -
Institute of Counselling
09.2012 - 05.2013
BA (Hons) Social Work & DipSW -
University of Lincoln
09.2001 - 06.2004
NNEB - Nursery Nursing
Hull College of Further Education
09.1990 - 06.1992
GCSEs -
Andrew Marvell Secondary School
Hull 09.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
- Assessment and analysis
- Child care and development
- Direct work with children
- Student support and development
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- Therapeutic parenting
- Non Violent Resistance
- Knowledge of kinship care and fostering
- Presentation skills
- Signs of Safety
Certification
- Trained at the Attachment and Trauma Centre (Middlesex University) and licensed to use the Adult Attachment Style Interview.
- Licensed to use the PAMS assessment tool.
- Licensed to use the Graded Care Profile assessment tool
- Trained to advanced level in Non Violent Resistance Model.
- First Aid Certification
- Registered with Social Work England.
- UK driving license.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fostering Social Worker
Hull Fostering Service
08.2020 - Current
Fostering Social Worker
Action For Children Fostering
01.2019 - 08.2020
Children's Services Practitioner (maternity post)
NSPCC
09.2017 - 09.2018
Social worker
North East Lincolnshire Council
06.2017 - 09.2017
Volunteer ChildLine Schools Practitioner
NSPCC
06.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy -
Institute of Counselling
09.2012 - 05.2013
Business owner
Self Employed (Rowjo)
11.2007 - 06.2017
Social Worker
North Lincolnshire Council
05.2005 - 01.2009
Social Worker
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
06.2004 - 05.2005
BA (Hons) Social Work & DipSW -
University of Lincoln
09.2001 - 06.2004
Support Worker
The Linnaeus Centre
09.2000 - 09.2001
Nanny
Ersoy Family
06.1996 - 06.1999
Nanny
Hookway Family
09.1992 - 05.1996
NNEB - Nursery Nursing
Hull College of Further Education
09.1990 - 06.1992
GCSEs -
Andrew Marvell Secondary School
09.1986 - 06.1990
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