Amy Stockford

Experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner with over a decade in statutory adults' and children's services. Proven record of supervising and developing staff, managing performance, and leading service improvement. Extensive applied knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Equality Act 2010, Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Human Rights Act 1998.

Skilled in partnership working, chairing meetings, and delivering reflective supervision. Committed to values-driven leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering safe, person-centred practice.

Senior Social Work Practitioner – Lifelong Services Adults at West Sussex County Council (2022-01 – Present)

• Supervise social workers and students, supporting CPD progression and embedding Social Work England standards.
• Address performance issues through reflective supervision and audits, ensuring quality and accountability.
• Lead complex safeguarding enquiries and manage duty systems, triaging referrals and prioritising caseloads.
• Support CQC inspection readiness by liaising between senior leadership and frontline staff.
• Deliver staff training on safeguarding policy, diversity, and learning from reviews.

CQC Area Lead at West Sussex County Council (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Alongside practitioner role

• Liaised between senior leadership and frontline staff to support inspection preparation.
• Audited practice, collated evidence, and presented findings on performance and quality standards.
• Delivered presentations to managers and staff on inspection frameworks and quality statements.

Senior Social Worker – Lifelong Services at West Sussex County Council (2014-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed complex caseloads, including high-risk safeguarding and court work.
• Provided supervision and mentoring to colleagues and students, supporting reflective practice.
• Chaired multi-agency meetings and coordinated safeguarding and best interest decisions.
• Contributed to service redesign, triaging referrals and managing waiting lists.

Care Manager at Brighton & Hove City Council (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Assessed and reviewed care packages for adults with learning disabilities.
• Worked with commissioning panels and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure cost-effective support.
• Reported on unmet needs and contributed to service planning and resource allocation.

MA (Masters accredited points) in Advanced Professional Practice in Social Work (Practice Education 1 & 2) – University of Chichester (2018-01)

Achieving Best Evidence for Court – Sussex Police (2016-01)

BA (Hons) in Social Work – University of Sussex (2013-01)

Access to HE Diploma in Psychology – City College Brighton (2008-01)