Specialism: Children and families, Criminal Justice
Location: England: East Midlands, England: Isle of Wight, England: London, England: North East, England: North West, England: South East, England: South West, England: West Midlands, England: Yorkshire and the Humber, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey
Profile: A transformational leader who is committed to making a real difference. I have a proven track record in delivering innovative, client focussed outcomes in a range of children services settings.
I am a pioneer in the creation of the National Age Assessment Board particularly within the context of policies, training and conducting robust assessment that withstand legal challenges.
I have been able to successfully lead a multi-disciplinary service whilst ensuring the young people being cared for are at the forefront of services we provide. My practice is child focused, trauma informed, and caselaw compliant.
I work with: Court assessments, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, Placements, Private/ independent sector, Quality assurance
Qualifications: BA Social Work, Child Care and Development
Professional registrations: Social Work England
Extra skills: Effective communication, both verbal and written.
Good Leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Good report writing and analytical skills