I’m Ali, a change-making Independent Social Worker driven by social justice and empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive independently. 💪What I doI advocate for human rights, ensuring every person I support feels heard and valued. 🌟I’m committed to shifting the stigma surrounding social work, and believe we can create make a positive difference in people’s lives through empathy, lived experience, and authenticity.Whether via case management, expert witness services, or consultancy, I help people gain control over their lives and overcome societal prejudices, providing support to service users, families, professionals, and organisations. My missionThat everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can access the services they need to lead fulfilling lives.What makes me differentI believe in doing things differently to build trust with the people I support. If singing our way through the session encourages them to engage with me, that’s what we’ll do.I’m all about unconditional positive regard and treating people as humans. My non-judgemental, relaxed approach forms connection and openness – and that’s how we find solutions.Experience I have 18+ years’ experience of working with diverse groups, from people with physical, neurodivergence, and/or learning disabilities, to those dealing with mental health challenges.My key achievements include: Developing transition pathways for young people Rolling out new working models across local authority teams Becoming a member of a NICE committee and 16+ education panel Becoming chairperson for Safeguarding Adults proceedings My involvement in SEND reform development and Safeguarding Adults boardsSpecialities Care Act assessments Mental Capacity Act assessments Best Interests assessments Court of Protection applications Mental Health Tribunal reports Social Circumstances reports Safeguarding Adults assessments Risk assessments Continuing Healthcare disputes Service delivery development Team management and development consultancy Complaints challenges Training sessions and team buildingWho I work with Local authorities Social agencies Legal agencies Independent solicitors Private clientsRecommendation“Insert testimonial from the type of client you’d most like to hear from on LinkedIn”If you’re looking for an experienced, outcome-focused independent social worker who does things differently, drop me a DM and let’s chat over a virtual brew.