Experience

British Assocation of Social Workers (BASW) Cymru

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Officer

  • May 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Specialist Lecturer in social work.

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Specialist Lecturer in social work law and practice, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, honour based violence & forced marriage and intersectionality. Specialist Lecturer in social work law and practice, female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, honour based violence & forced marriage and intersectionality.



British Association of Social Workers

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Officer

  • Feb 2021 - May 2022

  Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the social work profession and much more for the betterment of society. Working collaboratively across the association with members and colleagues to support the implementation of the BASW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Working with BASW Council and BASW's Executive team to promote culture developments and forms of leadership that are anti-oppressive and inclusive for all.Contributing to policy, promotional and other material within BASW and externally. Show less

• BASW Council Member & Member of the BASW Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group.

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is an independent organisation, which is governed by Council. A Board of Directors who are all BASW members and social workers. BASW is the UK’s professional membership organisation for social work. We are the independent voice of social work. We champion social work and help members achieve the highest professional standards.Member of the BASW Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group BASW are committed to improving and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We inform, advise and make recommendations directly to BASW Council supporting BASW to make better decisions about increasing equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand that there are significant barriers to equality and inclusion and seek to capture all lost voices and make a positive change through proactive action and BASW strategies. It is our mission to make a positive difference and go above and beyond the legal duties of equality. Show less



Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• CAMHS Lead Mental Health Practitioner

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2021

  Supporting children and young people with a range of mental health difficulties including trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, neurodevelopmental conditions, self-harm and suicide ideation. This ad-hoc bank role became fulltime role in July 2020. Supporting children and young people with a range of mental health difficulties including trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, neurodevelopmental conditions, self-harm and suicide ideation. This ad-hoc bank role became fulltime role in July 2020.



University of Derby

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer in Social Community Studies.

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  I taught on a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate programmes within the Social Community Studies Department. I was the Module Leader for the postgraduate Social Work Law, Undergraduate Social Work Law and Policy and the undergraduate Practice-Based Learning modules for the Health and Social Care Programme. In addition, I taught specialist topics such as domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, honour based violence and forced Marriage. I also fulfilled the role as Personal Academic Tutor and I was an active member of the Race Equality Group. I am currently a guest lecturer and continue to teach these specialist areas to university students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Show less



NHS

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Forensic Social Worker

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Providing a social work service within a low secure hospital setting to a ward of male and female inpatients suffering with a mental health illness. Liaison with internal and external agencies including families, friends and carers and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Compiling social circumstances reports and presenting them at Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Panels. Producing timely and informative social work reports for the Care Programme Approach review meetings. To lead on child and adult safeguarding within a designated multi-professional team. Attending weekly ward round. Actively participating in clinical risk assessments and clinical discussions. Having a comprehensive knowledge of the mental health legislation, Care Programme Approach and the criminal justice system. Working with patients who may have unrealistic expectations. Frequent direct exposure to distressing situations such as disclosure of historical abuse, trauma, thoughts and attempts of self-harm/suicide. Show less



Teaching Personnel

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Teacher & Wellbeing Mentor - Children & Young People

  • Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Supply teacher role in a variety of secondary school and sixth form settings across the Midlands. Wellbeing Mentor in a Staffordshire school. Supply teacher role in a variety of secondary school and sixth form settings across the Midlands. Wellbeing Mentor in a Staffordshire school.



Derby City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Placement - Social Worker.

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  Social work duties - child in need, child protection and safeguarding adults. Assessment and care planning. Multi-agency working. Child in Need review conferences. Initial child protection conferences. One to one direct work with children of all ages and targeted family intervention. Social work duties - child in need, child protection and safeguarding adults. Assessment and care planning. Multi-agency working. Child in Need review conferences. Initial child protection conferences. One to one direct work with children of all ages and targeted family intervention.



NHS

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Placement - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

  Experience gained in the Eating Disorders, Under and Over 11 Teams. Assessing, care planning and reviewing. Supporting children with eating disorders including bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia. Experience gained in the Eating Disorders, Under and Over 11 Teams. Assessing, care planning and reviewing. Supporting children with eating disorders including bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia.



Ministry of Justice UK

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Officer

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  This role required attention to deal and working within the legislative frameworks to protect consumers. Authorising businesses and individuals to provide claims management services for personal injury, mis-sold financial products and services, employment and redundancy, criminal injury, industrial injury and housing disrepair. Undertaking regulatory investigations and dealing with unauthorised businesses. This role required attention to deal and working within the legislative frameworks to protect consumers. Authorising businesses and individuals to provide claims management services for personal injury, mis-sold financial products and services, employment and redundancy, criminal injury, industrial injury and housing disrepair. Undertaking regulatory investigations and dealing with unauthorised businesses.



Roberts Jackson Solicitors

• Cheshire

• Paralegal

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

  Assisting fee earners with cases; Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Occupational Asthma, Occupational Dermatitis, Repetitive Strain Injury, Vibration White Finger and Clinical Negligence. Pre-litigation and post litigation work. Restoring dissolved companies liaising daily with Treasury Solicitors, Companies House and Counsel. Representing the firm at Manchester Law Fair 2014. Assisting fee earners with cases; Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Occupational Asthma, Occupational Dermatitis, Repetitive Strain Injury, Vibration White Finger and Clinical Negligence. Pre-litigation and post litigation work. Restoring dissolved companies liaising daily with Treasury Solicitors, Companies House and Counsel. Representing the firm at Manchester Law Fair 2014.



Derby College

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  I delivered the National Citizen Service programme to a group of young people; providing them with the opportunity to challenge themselves and learn new skills. Helping young people to discover their talents and realise their full potential whilst having fun. Enabling young people to step out of their comfort zone whilst undertaking a variety of outdoor activities and social action projects. I empowered team members to gain the skills which they do not master at school; real world skills that employers and universities recognise. I was part of team that provided a supportive environment enabling young people to learn leadership, management, communication and organisational skills. Show less



Gangs Advisory Service

• Derby, United Kingdom

• Student Mentor Volunteer

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  I offered support to teenagers who lacked motivation to succeed in all aspects of their lives including their education. A very rewarding role which provided me with an excellent opportunity to give something back to my community. I offered support to teenagers who lacked motivation to succeed in all aspects of their lives including their education. A very rewarding role which provided me with an excellent opportunity to give something back to my community.



Sova

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Appropriate Adult Volunteer

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Gained valuable knowledge regarding the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and its associated Codes of Practice. Gained valuable knowledge regarding the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and its associated Codes of Practice.



Derwent Living

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer – Butterfly Project Employed specifically to set up and maintain a new project specialising in supporting women fleeing domestic abuse with additional needs such as alcohol and/or substance misuse and/or mental health issues. • Awarded the ‘Guardian Public Services Award’ in November 2009. Nominee for Housing Awards in November 2009. • The project was audited and achieved Level A in Quality Assessment Framework by Supporting People Funded Services. • Promoted services via local Derby Radio, local television (BBC East Midlands News) and local newspapers. • Lead Specialist in Forced Marriages and Honour Based Violence. • Developed a strong passion to work with people and problem solve. Show less



Birmingham City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Social Work Assistant

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2008

  Working closely with families and supporting them to make positive changes to ensure their children had the best possible outcome. Dealing with high profile, challenging cases often in the media. Experience of working with children with disabilities and terminal illnesses. • Gained valuable experience of finding solutions to various problems. • Demonstrated my capabilities whilst working with many communities rich in diversity. I promote equality of opportunity, treating all people with fairness, dignity and respect. • Developed my skills further regarding risk assessing and ensuring good practice. Successfully promoted multi-agency working on a daily basis. • Managed my own case load whilst successfully working with various agencies to safeguard a child's welfare. Show less