Ricky Allen
Northern Ireland Independent Social Work Service
About
Prior to my experience in social work I have been working in early years and youth and community for 20 years. I have experience in owning and managing a private day nursery and was a foster carer with an adolescent support service in Belfast. I have substantial experience in working with adolescents and also working with families at times of crisis.
Skills include
I have experience in Child Protection, Residential, Fostering, and Family Centre work. I teach and assess RQF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. I also work as a coach.
Qualifications
Bsc Hon Social Work, Postgrad Cert Social work
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Adoption and fostering,
Alcohol and other drugs,
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Education based social work,
Ethics and human rights,
Health based social work,
Older people,
Regulation and registration,
Social justice, poverty and housing
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,
Inspection,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Solicitors,
Supervision,
Therapeutic work,
Training and tutoring,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07850768156
Location
3 Milfort Mews
Belfast
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
BT17 9JE