Nathan Kelly
Social Worker at St. Patrick's Mental Health Services- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Irish Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Maudsley Skill-Based Model supporting families in the care and management of a loved one with an eating disorder
Gill ToddJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT)
St. Patrick's Mental Health ServicesNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Legal Training for Child Protection and Welfare Practitioners
Trinity College DublinJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Non-violent Crisis Intervention
WitheldAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Attachment
WithheldApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Confidentiality in the workplace
WithheldApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Parental Mental Health
WithheldApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Safeguarding
WithheldJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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St. Patrick's Mental Health Services
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Social Worker
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Oct 2016 - Present
Currently assisting patients with various psychosocial and mental health illnesses and addictions including; bipolar, schizophrenia, alcohol addiction and opioid abuse. Involved in discussing patient’s progress and discharge plans to the community as well as accessing services to support them across Ireland. o Attending two separate multi-disciplinary teams each week in eating disorders, bipolar and psychosis. o Liaising with and referring to external services and supports both from the HSE and charities- such as the National Counselling Service, One in Four, Barnardos and Women’s Aid. o Facilitating 2 therapeutic group interventions each week across multiple wards through exploring triggers, developing wellness tools and completing chronologies with individual service users. o Completing safety plans with victims of domestic violence, completing reports to An Garda Siochana in regards to identified alleged perpetrators of abuse and Attending Child Protection Case Conferences and reviews. o Completing CSAR application forms for nursing homes/ home help and acting as the lead practitioner. o Acting as keyworker for each patient and liaising with family, arranging and leading family meetings.
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Social Worker
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Supporting patients diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia within the hospital. Making recommendations to Tribunals for or against the decision to detain a patient under the Mental Health Act 1983. A passionate member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team that coordinates with Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses to discuss individual patients and deliver a coordinated and effective rehabilitation service. Attended Weekly Ward Rounds, discussing social work input and planning the most effective outcome for each patient on the ward. Attending Care Planning Approach Meetings, Hospital Managers Meetings and Tribunals to discuss each individual patient's progress towards rehabilitation and planning discharge back into the community.
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Choices Homes For Children
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Stockport
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Social Worker
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Residential Children's Behavioural Unit Compiling reports for LAC reviews and attending them on behalf of the company, voicing my professional opinion and advocating for the young people in my care. Excellent grasp of legislation and regulations regarding children’s homes- including the “Children Act 1989”, “The National Minimum Standards” and the most recent “Children’s Homes Regulations 2015”. Residential Children's Behavioural Unit Compiling reports for LAC reviews and attending them on behalf of the company, voicing my professional opinion and advocating for the young people in my care. Excellent grasp of legislation and regulations regarding children’s homes- including the “Children Act 1989”, “The National Minimum Standards” and the most recent “Children’s Homes Regulations 2015”.
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Salford City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Worker
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
Experience as an allocated Social Worker in Salford City Council’s Duty, Referral and Initial Assessment Team, conducting section 47 Child Protection Investigations and Children and Families Assessments Experience as an allocated Social Worker in Salford City Council’s Duty, Referral and Initial Assessment Team, conducting section 47 Child Protection Investigations and Children and Families Assessments
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Social Work Student
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Oct 2012 - May 2013
Managed a caseload of children on Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans and CAFS. Shared information with other professionals, acting as lead professional in CAF meetings and making referrals and child protection enquiries to the local authority Managed a caseload of children on Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans and CAFS. Shared information with other professionals, acting as lead professional in CAF meetings and making referrals and child protection enquiries to the local authority
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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Work Student
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Experience of direct work with asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants, dealing with background issues such as domestic violence, forced marriage and child protection Issues. This work involved a creative approach- as services are limited for people who do not have any immigration status within the United Kingdom. Experience of direct work with asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants, dealing with background issues such as domestic violence, forced marriage and child protection Issues. This work involved a creative approach- as services are limited for people who do not have any immigration status within the United Kingdom.
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An Garda Síochána
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Ireland
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Garda Reseve- Part-Time Police Officer
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Dec 2007 - Oct 2009
Sworn in as the youngest member of the police service in Ireland at 19 years old after leaving school. Responsible for protecting the public and upholding the law Sworn in as the youngest member of the police service in Ireland at 19 years old after leaving school. Responsible for protecting the public and upholding the law
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Education
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2010 - 2013
The University of Salford
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work -
2000 - 2006
Royal School Cavan
High School, Leaving Certificate- 8 A Levels equivalent
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