Hannah Smith
Hannah Smith
About
I am an Independent Social Worker working out of Bristol, but willing to travel. I am a Best Interest Assessor with over 14 years experience in undertaking both Best Interest and Capacity assessments under the DoLS framework for a number of local authorities having developed and ran a DoLS Service from its inception. I am regularly commissioned by solicitors and private individuals to provide capacity assessments on a range of decisions. I have also completed CoP3 forms and provided independent Care Act Assessments. I am available to provide a range of reports including expert witness and can also provide case management and advice.
Skills include
I have provided training on Mental Capacity Act and Financial Abuse issues. I have supervised social work students.
Qualifications
MA Social Work (Dist); Full PQSW award (Adults), BIA Module, Dip. Front Line Management (Chartered Institute of Management)
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Bereavement and other life changing events,
Disability issues,
Ethics and human rights,
Health based social work,
Older people,
Professional development and practice
Type of work and clients
Complaints,
Advocacy,
Coaching / mentoring of social workers,
Compliance,
Court assessments,
Direct work with families and carers,
Direct work with service users,
Expert witness,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Placements,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Solicitors,
Supervision,
Training and tutoring,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07747782114
Location
30 Laurie Crescent
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS9 4TA