All practitioners listed in this directory are members of the British Association of Social Workers. BASW is not liable for the conduct and/or services rendered by those listed.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Post placement contract, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Review and evaluation, Solicitors, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Scottish Social Services Council
Skills include:
Personal and Professional skills in making complaints and protected disclosures. Skills in assessing children, young people and adults who have been harmed or are at risk of harm.
Type of work and clients:
Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Research, Solicitors, Strategy, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
I have extensive experience in adult mental health, learning disability, and forensic social work. As an independent social worker, I regularly undertake complex independent social work reports / assessments and I am an expert witness.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Specialist in female neurodiversity. Autism and ADHD Assessment and support.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Inter-agency working, Private / independent sector, Research, Review and evaluation, Supervision
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
* Neurodiversity * Adults Social Care * Transition into adult services * SEND 0-25 * Severe mental illness (SMI) * Safeguarding Adults * Safeguarding Children * Crisis Intervention * Mental Health Law * Section 117 Aftercare * The Care Act 2014
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Solicitors
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Best Interests AssessorMental Capacity Consultant LeDER trained
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Review and evaluation, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Skills include:
I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, children’s mental health and parental support. I am passionate about working with children and families offering a confidential and flexible service.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Practice assessment, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Specialising within the field of neurodevelopmental conditions for those who come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment, developmental trauma, attachment, loss; separation, divorce, family counselling, conflict resolution, alcohol & drug counselling, work stress, bullying. Separation, divorce; pre-legal preparation, parenting plans.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, Placements, Practice assessment, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Research, Review and evaluation, Strategy, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Associate Professor, Researcher, Social Worker, Criminology, Youth Justice, Education, Education Policy, Social Work Education and Training.
Type of work and clients:
Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Family assessment, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
CHILDREN and FAMILIES, MENTAL HEATH, FOSTERING,
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Research, Review and evaluation, Solicitors, Strategy, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Independent Social Worker, Director of Haven Social Solutions, experienced leader, QA, Care Experienced, systemic relational restorative practice
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Research, Review and evaluation, Strategy, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Care Wales
Skills include:
Independent Social Worker. Trainer in Supervision Skills, Group Problem Solving / Reflective Practice, Performance Management, Mentoring & Coaching Skills, Leadership Development, Foster Carer development.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Local authority departments, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Child protection & safeguarding, Expert witness producing high quality, evidence based, analytical reports inc. S7/S37, SGO, Parenting/Pre Birth assessment, PARENT ASSESS, Risk Assessments. Form F trained. Therapeutic Approach.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Research, Solicitors, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Court-ready independent social worker specialising in Parenting Capacity, ParentAssess/PAMS, safeguarding, adolescent risk, mental health and immigration best-interest assessments.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Compliance, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Local authority departments, Private / independent sector, Strategy
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
I am an English speaking specialist who is an expert in Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests assessments.