Specialism: Adult Services, Mental Health
Location: England: East, England: East Midlands, England: London, England: North East, England: North West, England: South East, England: South West, England: West Midlands, England: Yorkshire and the Humber
Profile: I have a Masters in Social Work, in addition I am a qualified Best Interests Assessor and Approved Mental Health Professional. I have 10 years experience of senior leadership roles in both Local Authorities and NHS, specialising in safeguarding, social care and CHC. I was previously employed as an Mental Capacity Act Lead with one of the biggest health organisations in the UK. I understand how hard it can be navigating the health and social care system, the skills and knowledge that I have built over my career are vital to helping clients and their families with any challenges they have. Available to travel and work anywhere.
I work with: Advocacy, Complaints, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private/ independent sector, Quality assurance, Solicitors
Qualifications: Social Work Masters, Law LLB, Best Interests Assessor, AMHP
Professional registrations: Social Work England
Extra skills: Best interests assessor, approved mental health professional, complex case management, systemic thinking, trained in court skills and safeguarding supervision