Andrea Graham
Andrea Graham Independent Social Work Services
About
I have been a qualified SW since 1997 working across adult and children's services therefore a wide range of knowledge and skills. I am an approved mental health professional as well as being an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer for children.
I am available for immediate start to complete assessments directed by the court.
I am available for Connected carer and SGO assessments.
Parenting assessments: I am not PAMS qualified but have extended knowledge of the MHA and MCA and working with children and adults with mental health disorders/difficulties.
Advocacy for adults and children.
Supervision of parents
Supervision of social workers
Independent Social work assessments
Skills include
Experienced IRO and AMHP
Good knowledge of child care legislation and care proceedings.
MH SW undertaking formal MHA assessments over 17 yrs
Forensic CAMH's and adult experience.
Good knowledge of child care legislation and care proceedings.
MH SW undertaking formal MHA assessments over 17 yrs
Forensic CAMH's and adult experience.
Qualifications
DIPSW ASW (AMHP) MHO
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,
Health based social work,
Professional development and practice,
Social justice, poverty and housing,
Social work history, policies and reform
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,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Practice assessment,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Review and evaluation,
Solicitors,
Supervision,
Universities / learning & training bodies,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07511627290
Location
FAST TRACK HOUSE , Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
County Durham
United Kingdom
TS17 6PT