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Skills
- Direct work with parents and families in crisis and to support them moving forward (applying Family Group Conference Techniques) - NSPCC Reunification application - Practice Educator Level 1 (mentoring and signing off social work student placements) - Risk, Social Work Assessments and care planning - Court Reports and S.47 investigations - Chairing network meetings and core groups. - Presenting case work at panels to advocate and move cases forward. - Skills to Foster Trainer - SEND experienced (EHCP, Tribunal and IPSEA knowledge)
About
Interested in lecturing positions with the health and social care field. Qualified and registered Social Worker with 17 years experience across Nottingham City and Derby City Local Authority children s services. A proud Children s Social Worker who is empathetic, courteous, hopeful and consistently child focused. Advocating and supporting children and families impacted by trauma. Experience of managing complex case work in highly pressurised Safeguarding teams , Care Proceedings, CIN, Looked After Children teams. Through lived experience of parenting a wonderfully autistic child I have gained a solid understanding of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system, in particular EHCP Working Documents and Tribunal applications. I have developed a strong awareness of neurodivergent needs and experiences, and I actively apply inclusive strategies to support diverse cognitive profiles.
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