I am a Social Work England registered and qualified social worker with experience in the following areas:Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours)Mental Health (AMHP qualified)Child ProtectionMental Health Care Coordination / CMHTCare Act assessmentPACE Appropriate Adult Best Interest Assessment (Mental Capacity Act)Family SupportCare ProceedingsSubstance Abuse & AddictionHIV / Hepatitis CHospital DischargeOlder PeopleLearning DisabilityPhysical & Sensory ImpairmentI am a visiting lecturer to a number of higher academic institutions in the north west of England. My freelance roles include lecturing in both contemporary social work practice in children's and adult's services as well as interviewing prospective social work students for both BA and MA Social Work programmes.I have supervised social work students as Practice Educator and support students on placement within the EDT service. I have undertaken freelance fostering assessments for individuals or couples who would like to foster vulnerable children. I have completed assessments for the court as an Independent Social Worker.I have a keen interest in mental health, trauma informed practice and therapeutic approaches.I am a qualified Person Centred and Experiential Counsellor / Psychotherapist. Shift Happens Counselling & Psychotherapy launches Autumn 2024.