Gill Mason
About
Qualified as a Social Worker in 1985 with experience of local authority adult social care including a multi disciplinary dementia specialist team. I was an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for 10 years and a trained Best Interests Assessor.
I have been an Independent Social Worker since 2014. I provide mental capacity assessments in accordance with the MCA 2005, comprehensive care assessments and reviews and evaluation of care standards. A member of the Brain Injury Social Work Group (BISWG) and Meaningful Matters.
I believe in promoting choice, dignity and respect for those who are vulnerable through mental or physical illness and disability or in their role as a carer.
Skills include
Analytical and report writing skills for complex mental capacity assessments, expert witness reports for the Court of Protection, COP 3 assessments and Certificate Provider work for LPA applications
Qualifications
B.A. Social Studies, CQSW, Diploma in Applied Social Studies. BIA. Approved Mental Health Professional
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Disability issues,
Ethics and human rights,
Older people,
Regulation and registration
Type of work and clients
Advocacy,
Compliance,
Court assessments,
Direct work with families and carers,
Direct work with service users,
Expert witness,
Government offices,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Regulatory bodies,
Review and evaluation,
Solicitors,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07713566903
Location
Ormskirk
Lancashire
United Kingdom
L39