Michael Isles
About
Michael Isles qualified as a social worker in the 1980s and has worked extensively in mental health (including forensic mental health) and as a social work educator in universities and FE colleges. He is also qualified in law and specialises in the legal contexts of social work. Michael is available for bespoke training and development sessions around social work law, relevant regulatory frameworks, social contexts of mental health and other related topics. He is an independent social work member of the British Association of Social Workers and can carry out assessments and prepare court reports aligned to mental health and mental capacity.
Skills include
Qualified teacher and tutor, also legally qualified for learning and development purposes. Experienced in compiling and presenting reports for courts and tribunals.
Qualifications
CQSW / Dip HE; LLB (Hons); Cert ED; PG Cert Laws.
Professional interests
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Ethics and human rights,
Professional development and practice,
Social justice, poverty and housing,
Social work history, policies and reform
Type of work and clients
Court assessments,
Expert witness,
Inspection,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Quality assurance,
Regulatory bodies,
Research,
Review and evaluation,
Training and tutoring,
Universities / learning & training bodies,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07753 187538
Location
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
England, UK