Specialism: Adult Services, Mental Health
Location: Cymru: East, Cymru: Mid, Cymru: North, Cymru: South, Cymru: West, England: South West
Profile: Experienced AMHP and BIA. Work experience includes physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health (forensic expertise), older people (including dementia), substance misuse, autistic spectrum disorders (adults & children). HCR-20 & SVR-20 (basic) qualified; ADOS & 3Di assessments undertaken; visiting lecturer at University of Swansea on AMHP & SW Degree programmes; runs courses on Autism. Provides assessments and consultancy for those detained under the MHA 1983. Particularly interested in the provision of good support and supervision for social work staff.
I work with: Coaching/ mentoring of social workers, Complaints, Court assessments, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Local authority departments, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private/ independent sector, Solicitors, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies
Qualifications: DipSW, PQSW, AMHP, BIA
Professional registrations: Social Care Wales, Social Work England
Extra skills: Independent Social Work & Training