Lisa Smith
About
Strategic leader across multi-agency systems including Health, Police, Education and VCSE, with a strong track record of developing innovative approaches to prevent child abuse and neglect, supported by published evaluations. Skilled in relational practice, using listening, collaboration and solution-focused approaches to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Passionate about staff engagement and retention through high support, reflective enquiry and values-driven leadership. Committed to social justice and the belief that, together, we can unlock the potential of every child.
Skills include
Strategic leader with 25+ years in social work, improving outcomes for children and families. Specialist in early help and systems change. Provides relational, restorative supervision to support teams and build resilience.
Qualifications
Diploma in Social Work and Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Education based social work,
Ethics and human rights,
Professional development and practice,
Social justice, poverty and housing
Type of work and clients
Advocacy,
Coaching / mentoring of social workers,
Direct work with families and carers,
Family assessment,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Strategy,
Supervision,
Training and tutoring,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07834072811
Location
Grimsby