Dr. Jacob D. Email & Phone Number

Iver, Gb

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Independent Social Worker providing Project Leadership and Consultancy in Mental Health Services.Drafting of Policies including Safeguarding, Guardianship, Deprivation of Liberty.Establishment of Work Weighting Protocols for Social Work.Establishment of Career Development Framework for Mental Health Social Workers and Social Workers in Adult Social Care.Facilitation of process of role development of social workers in line with the Care Act 2014 within integrated services (Health and Social Care).Consultancy in policy development in relation to social work role development within change management. Development of AMHP Warranting and re-warranting protocols.Development of BIA Certification Protocol.Training and Development in both Statutory and Non Statutory settings including Mental Health Act 1983/2007; Mental Capacity Act 2005; Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; Care Act 2014.Practicing AMHP (Warranted until 2020);Practicing BIA.Research Practitioner (Doctoral Studies) 'Ethnographic Study AMHP Practice.Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy.Associate Lecturer.Professional Supervision to AMHP's.Professional Mentorship to newly appointed service managers.AMHP Assessor. Curriculum Development both at Undergraduate and Masters Level (including AMHP and BIA).

Paragon House, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, Middlesex Tw89Ga

Skills Base and Activities include:Module Leadership (Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care) (20 Credits) l 6 & 7Working with People and Organisations); (40 Credits L 6 ) - Looking at conflict resolution / mediation / bullying and harrassment / employment law / human resources / professional regulation / whilstleblowing / race equality / decision making / professional supervision; Magistrates Courts / Case conferences (Child and Adult Safeguarding) / Child Trafficking / Equality Issues (gender and sexual orientation); Mediation and Conflict Resolution.Evidence Based Practice: looking at evidence within the context of social work - what is it? What does it mean? Why is it relevant? Is it relevant? Interactive course which runs collaboratively with placement.Readiness for Practice: Support Team.Dissertation Supervisor (Undergraduate and Masters).External Visitor to Other University Programmes.Member of School BoardMember of School Quality Assurance Board.Interprofessional Working - School Lead (Steering Group).Chair Mitigation PanelsChair Professional Hearings (both interview and hearing stages within the University Regulations for fitness to practice).Panel Member for Programme validation Events.Programme Curriculum Development Experience (Think Ahead).AMHP and BIA Programme Curriculum Development experience.Shortlisting / Interviewing and Selection of Candidates for the Social Work Degree Programme.Programme Review; Periodic Review; Pre-Validation Event and Validation Event Experience.Regulatory Body Approval Experience both in terms of presentation and also in terms of External Panel Member.Adult Social Care (Care Act 2014 / Personalisation / Clinical Commissioning / Safeguarding / Funding / Budgets and funding panel applications and resources / welfare).Year Lead. & Personal Tutor Role.

Slough Cmht (Part Time Amhp / Sessional)

Since 2010 I have worked two days each month as part of the AMHP service in Slough. This is an integral part of my professional development which the University of West London fosters and encourages. The link between practice and curriculum is indispensable. My professional doctorate is also linked to my professional practice as an AMHP.Mental Health Act Assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983/2007Safeguarding Assessments (Designated Safeguarding Manager) - Training Level Three.Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 as amended by the Mental Health Act 2007.Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Assessor (DOLS) under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 as Amended by the Mental Health Act 2007.Risk Assessment (CPA); Statutory AMHP Reports; Court Reports; Independent Court Reports; RIO Recording; AMHP Referrals; Court of Protection Referrals and Processes; Tribunal Reports; Forensic Social Work Reports / Assessments.Research: Current doctoral research looking at AMHP practice (Ethnographic Study); Completed phase one and upgraded to doctoral element. Expected completion date February 2017.

Northolt And Southall (Middlesex)

Mental Health Social Worker in a Community Mental Health Resource Centre: Over the six years activites included:Care Manager within the Care Programme Approach (CPA) CPA Care co-ordinator.Duty WorkerApproved Social WorkerDuty ManagerActing Lead Social Work PractitionerChaired Team Meetings.Supervision of Social Workers Supervision of social workers working solo in multi-disciplinary teams in other work settings within the Trust. Practice Teacher and assessor (Social Work Students - pre-qualifying students at undergraduate and also post graduate level).Approved Social Worker Practice Teacher and Assessor (post qualifying framework).Guest Lecturer at Royal Holloway (University of London).Personalisation and Person Centred Management & Risk Assessment.Placement Identification and Securement of Funding .Funding Panel Reports - Tribunal Reports - Assessments under the Community Care Act 1990. S.12 Approval Training for Doctors (WLMHT).Supervision of Forensic Cases.Planned curriculum with carers and delivered Carers Education and Training Partnership as part of a RETHINK Project. Case ManagerPlacement ReviewsCarers AssessmentsProjects included: Review of the CPA process exploring tasks and responsibilities of each professional within the CPA process.

Isleworth

Locum Social Work Contract secured through Beresford Blake Thomas:First Position secured after qualifying as a social worker in 2001. The position was for six months to cover for a social worker who was on Approved Social Work Training:CPA Case ManagementFunding Panel ApplicationsNHS and Community Care Act AssessmentsIdentifying Placements & Review PlacementHome Care Packages.Project: During the six months I arranged an Away Day for the team (40 days). This was the first away day. Integration of health and social care had just taken place within the team and it was an opportunity to review progress. I also secured funding for an outside facilitator and for the venue and food. The day was a success and had a positive influence on interprofessional working.

Watford And London

I decided to return to education as an adult learner. During this period between 1995 I completed an Access Course to Higher Education; Degree in Theology and an MSc Applied Social Studies. In addiiton to studying I worked 22 hours each week as an agency worker.1995 - 1997 : Residential Support Worker (Mencap Watford - Adults with Learning Disabilities) Residential Support Work; Community Social Activities; Supporting Clients on holidays both within the UK and abroad.1997 - 2001: Residential Support Worker Owl Housing Group London (Hounslow) / Role also included waking nights and sleep over duty.1999 - 2001: Residential Support Worker: St John's House, Teddington. 1997 -

Balmoral Day Centre, Clive Way, Watford

Day Services Social Worker in a Day centre for Adults with Learning Difficulties:Key Worker: 20 Clients;Group Facilitator;Education and Training;Sports co-ordinatorEnvironmental group Lead.Community Development Project Lead - environmental engagement with community based activites.Swimming Group.First Aider;Trained Lifeguard and swimming instructor.Fluent in Makaton Sign Language. Supported Clients on holidays both in the UK and abroad (Planning / organisation and delivery).Projects included setting up of a Hertfordshire Olympics for all of the Day Centres in the local Authority - planning sporting activites and fundraising for the activities. Projects also included the setting up of a twinning between days centres in France (Troilly) and also in Quebec. This allowed also for reciprocal visits between centres which was a positive experience for everyone involved.Projects included the setting up of a day centre current affairs group and newsletter organised by service users.

Teddington

This was my first formal introduction in to social care and an amazing experience that transformed my life on many levels. I was the foundation for what was to follow. The people I worked with (Children and Colleagues) taught me so much and gave me the confidence to grow as a human being. The Unit included a day service; respite care unit; independent living unit; intensive support unit and a group home. Care Support RolePersonalPhysical CareSocial ActivitiesLooking after the houses and properties (Cleaning).Working with the schools / GP / hospitals.Key working.Cooking.Night Duty (and) also sleep over duty.Driving the Unit's mini-bus and cars. During this period I worked between the different units as and when needed.

Hounslow

Centre Manager for:Coffee Shop / RestaurantBook ShopDrop-in Centre

Matlock Bath

One of the key skills I acquired here was the planning and delivery of large organisational events. This is something I have never forgotton. For example in 2014 I organised a Conference on Safeguarding Adults for over 200 delegates.

Shannon Airport

Four Year Training Programme to become Hotel Manager:Year One: Shannon (College Based);Year Two: Lausanne (Switzerland) - Stagiare Based.Year Three: Shannon (College Based).Year Four: Leeds (Final Placement). Graduated with Diploma in Hotel Management.

Dublin

When I left school at 16 I really did not have any idea about what I wanted to do. I always loved music so I went and worked for a music distribution firm in Dublin as a storeman. I was responsible for looking after the stock and making sure that it was ready for distribution around the country. I also looked after many of the deliveries to the different stores owned by the company in Dublin.

Master’S Degree, Msc Applied Social Studies & Ccetsw Diploma In Social Work

Activities and Societies: Member of Green College, Chamber Chorale. This was my professional training in social work at Barnett House.

Doctorate In Inter-Professional Studies In Health And Social Care, Social Work For Better Mental Health - Individual Action Research And Collaborative Inquiry, Doctorate

The study looked at practical ways for frontline practitioners to embed the policy aspirations of Social Work for Better Mental Health.

Post Graduate Certificate In Education, Education, Merit

This is the professional training for Lecturers teaching at University Level.

Best Interest Assessor Training, Mental Capacity, Distinction

This was a part time course which professionally trained candidates who were eligible professionals under the Mental health Act 2007.

Master’S Degree, Professional Education And Training In Human Services (Ma Peths), Practice Teaching Award (Distinction) And Ma (Merit).

This was a part-time course over three years which was run evenings and weekends. On completion I obtained an MA (PETHS); Practice.

Graduate Diploma In Approved Social Work Studies + Post Qualifying Award In Social Work, Mental Health Social Work (Approved Social Work Studies)., Merit

This is the intense six month professional training as an Approved Social Worker as part of the Post Qualifying Framework in Social Work.

Certificate In Mediation And Conflict Resolution, Certificate In Mediation And Conflict Resolution, Distinction

This was a part-time training course in professional mediation and conflict resolution.

Bachelor’S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies, Distinction

I have always been interested in Theology and Philosophy. I like to question things. I like to think outside the box. I like ideas..