Becky Straker
Social Worker at Northamptonshire County Council- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Mathematics Level 2
The Ninth Group - City & Guilds Authorised RepresentativeJul, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Higher Education Diploma
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher EducationSep, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
A-Level English Level 3
AIM AwardsSep, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
GCSE English Level 2
AIM AwardsSep, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Information Technology Level 2
AIM AwardsSep, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Northamptonshire County Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Worker
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Personal Advisor
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
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(Student) Youth Offending Social Worker
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
The role of Student Youth Offending Case Manager required meaningful direct work collaboratively with children and young people (10-18 years) who had committed criminal offences; with their parents/carers and the victims of their offences; informed by risk of re-offending, risk to the public, safeguarding and diversity needs. The work completed was undertaken at all points of the formal system: from Out-of-Court outcomes (Community Resolution Disposals, Youth Caution, Youth Conditional Caution) through to Court Orders, both in the community and with young people in custody.I had responsibility and accountability for a case-load requiring me to undertake and complete holistic, evidence-based assessments using the assessment and planning framework, AssetPlus focusing on the prevention of offending/re-offending, risk of serious harm (ROSH), safety and well-being.To analyse the information, using my professional judgement and make decisions informing intervention plans (SMART).To adopt the working together framework to share and co-ordinate the responses to safeguarding, welfare needs, risks and protective factors and service provision delivered by the most appropriate agency.To write and present reports to Referral Order Panels, keep accurate and appropriate case records and other information, to be involved in Restorative Justice processes between offenders and victims, partnership working with various statutory and voluntary agencies; within departmental policy, the requirements of the Youth Justice Board and in accordance with Effective Practice Guidelines, National Standards and other statutory obligations (Working Together Guidance, 2015; National Standards for Youth Justice, 2013; Children Act 2004, S11; Children Act 1989; Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000; Equality Act 2010; Human Rights Act 1998; Data Protection Act 1998).
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(Student) Social Worker
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Safeguarding and Care Planning TeamExperience and Knowledge:The role of Student Social Worker required Core Assessment's to be completed timely, coherently, succinctly and accurately following safeguarding concerns and referrals to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, and a completed Single Assessment. The Core Assessment would be evidence based and completed holistically using the Assessment Framework. The purpose of assessment is to identify strengths, weaknesses and needs which will inform the child in need or child protection care plan. The aim is to safeguard children and young people to ensure their needs are being met, whilst also aiming to effect long-term positive change to improve life experiences, carry out statutory visits to children and their families, intervention planning and service delivery to in line with HCPC Conduct and Ethics, HCPC Standards of Proficiency, BASW Code of Ethics, and The Professional Capabilities Framework, adherence to international and national legislation, policy and statutory guidance. Skills and Abilities:Assessment skills; information gathering using a variety of sources and methods; activities, interviews, questionnaires, scales and age appropriate play, analysis, using professional judgement, decision making and intervention planning, building collaborative, respectful, open and honest relationships with children, young people and their families; including, multiagency professionals and interagency professionals. Training: CareFirst Children's Introduction, CareFirst Children's Advanced, CareStore User Essential Training, Domestic Violence, DARIM and Safety Planning - Level 3, Safeguarding Level 3, Thematic Workshop: Neglect, Child Sexual Exploitation, Information Security Management Training.
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(Student) Supervising Social Worker
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
Experience and Knowledge:The role of Student Supervising Social Worker involved: managing initial fostering enquiries, initial contact, Form F assessments, support at fostering panels, supervising and supporting foster carers, including; 'Looked After Child' meetings, care planning meetings, personal education planning meetings, permanency planning and special guardianship meetings.Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 'Every Child Matters', Equality Act 2010, Human Rights Act 1998, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, National Minimum Standards 2011, Fostering Services Regulations 2011, Data Protection Act 1998, social work theories; Secure Base, Attachment Theory.Skills and Abilities:Professionalism (punctual, reliable, respectful, presentable, honest), communication (verbal, non-verbal and written form), accurate and timely recording, multi-agency working.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
University of Northampton
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honours Social Work, Social Work -
2015 - 2016
University of Bedfordshire
Postraduate Certificate Applied Social Studies CPD, Child Sexual Exploitation -
2012 - 2013
Northampton College
Diploma, Access to Higher Education Social Science -
2012 - 2013
City and Guilds
Level 2 - GCSE Equivalent, Mathamatics -
2002 - 2003
Northampton College
BTEC First Diploma, Public Services
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