All practitioners listed in this directory are members of the British Association of Social Workers. BASW is not liable for the conduct and/or services rendered by those listed.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Solicitors
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Best Interests AssessorMental Capacity Consultant LeDER trained
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Review and evaluation, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Skills include:
I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, children’s mental health and parental support. I am passionate about working with children and families offering a confidential and flexible service.
Type of work and clients:
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, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Specialising within the field of neurodevelopmental conditions for those who come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment, developmental trauma, attachment, loss; separation, divorce, family counselling, conflict resolution, alcohol & drug counselling, work stress, bullying. Separation, divorce; pre-legal preparation, parenting plans.
Type of work and clients:
Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Family assessment, Private / independent sector, Therapeutic work, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
CHILDREN and FAMILIES, MENTAL HEATH, FOSTERING,
Type of work and clients:
Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Review and evaluation, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Assessing and supporting BA and MA social work students on first and final placements. Social work practice, management, mentoring social workers through Practice Educator training.
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, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Research, Review and evaluation, Solicitors, Strategy, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Independent Social Worker, Director of Haven Social Solutions, experienced leader, QA, Care Experienced, systemic relational restorative practice
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, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Research, Review and evaluation, Strategy, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Care Wales
Skills include:
Independent Social Worker. Trainer in Supervision Skills, Group Problem Solving / Reflective Practice, Performance Management, Mentoring & Coaching Skills, Leadership Development, Foster Carer development.
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, Family assessment, Government offices, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Research, Solicitors, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Court-ready independent social worker specialising in Parenting Capacity, ParentAssess/PAMS, safeguarding, adolescent risk, mental health and immigration best-interest assessments.
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Post placement contract, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Coaching / mentoring, Court assessments, Direct work, Expert witness, Family assessment, Placements assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Supervision, Training and tutoring.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Quality assurance, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Mental Capacity Assessments, Practice education, ASYE Assessor; Care Act Assessments and Safeguarding.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Placements, Practice assessment, Practice teaching, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Solicitors, Supervision
Professional registrations:
Social Care Wales
Skills include:
Mental Capacity Assessments, Practice Educator, Advocacy, Supervised Contact, Safeguarding Assessments, Child and Family Assessments, Complex Assessments of Needs (Children/Adults), Court of Protection Reports, Family Court Reports, Litigation Friend.
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of parents (families), Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, Placements, Practice assessment, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Research, Review and evaluation, Supervision, Therapeutic work, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Experienced Manager with strong Fostering and Safeguarding experience
Type of work and clients:
Advocacy, Court assessments, Direct work with families and carers, Direct work with service users, Expert witness, Family assessment, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Review and evaluation, Solicitors, Supervision, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Best Interest Assessor. Mental Capacity Assessments. Court of Protection. Independent COP 3s. Advocacy. Carers. Safeguarding. Strength based social care assessments and reviews. Benefits applications. Continuing Health Care Assessments. Contact
Type of work and clients:
Complaints, Advocacy, Coaching / mentoring of social workers, Compliance, Expert witness, Family assessment, Government offices, Inspection, Inter-agency working, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private / independent sector, Quality assurance, Regulatory bodies, Research, Review and evaluation, Solicitors, Training and tutoring, Universities / learning & training bodies, Voluntary sector
Professional registrations:
Social Work England
Skills include:
Former registered inspector for Ofsted and HMI Probation. Quality assurance and improvement reviews. Former safeguarding and social work expert for Ofqual. Expertise in reporting on historic abuse cases.