Social Work Senior Manager
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Highly accomplished Social Work Manager with over 30 years of dedicated experience in the social services sector, specialising in child welfare, fostering, adoption, and safeguarding. A proven leader with a deep commitment to protecting vulnerable populations, I have successfully overseen the implementation of complex legislative frameworks and led numerous high-profile panels to ensure compliance with government regulations. My extensive expertise includes chairing fostering and adoption panels across multiple boroughs, training social work professionals, and spearheading initiatives that have enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency.
Recognised for my strategic leadership, I excel in multi-agency collaboration, crisis intervention, and developing policies that improve outcomes for children and families. I am now seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my extensive experience to drive transformational change and advocate for the best interests of children and young people.
Fostering Panel Chair - Royal Borough Kensington & Chelsea - London, UK
(2022-10)
Fostering Panel Chair - Nottinghamshire County Council - Nottinghamshire, UK
(2015-03)
Joint Adoption & Fostering Panel - London Borough of Hounslow - London, UK
(2013-01)
Fostering Panel Chair - London Borough of Bromley - London, UK
(2007-01)
Social Worker Lecturer - University of West London - London, UK
(2022-11 - 2024-11)
Social Worker Lecturer - London South Bank University - London, UK
(2021-01 - 2022-11)
Service Manager | SGO & Connected Persons - Harrow Council - London, UK
(2020-06 - 2022-08)
Local Safeguarding Board Trainer - Harrow Council - London, UK
(2015-08 - 2020-12)
Child Protection Conference Chair - Harrow Council - London, UK
(2014-08 - 2020-05)
Regulation 33 Visitor - Dolphin Personnel
(2014-05 - 2014-08)
Permanency Panel Chair - Slough Borough Council - UK
(2013-04 - 2016-05)
Adoption Panel Chair - London Borough of Havering - London, UK
(2013-03 - 2014-10)
Adoption Panel Chair - Tower Hamlets - London, UK
(2013-01 - 2021-12)
Independent Fostering Panel Member - Tri-borough Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham - London, UK
(2012-12 - 2014-07)
Adoption Panel Chair - Plymouth Council - UK
(2012-06 - 2013-01)
Fostering Panel Chair - Kent County Council - UK
(2012-02 - 2014-07)
Fostering Panel Chair - Shared Care Fostering Services Ltd (IFA)
(2011-12 - 2013-11)
Fostering Panel Chair - Rainbow Fostering Services Ltd (IFA)
(2009-07 - 2014-02)
Adoption Panel Chair - City of Westminster - London, UK
(2009-07 - 2012-07)
Operational Manager - London Borough of Hillingdon - London, UK
(2009-03 - 2012-11)
Child Protection Conference Chair - London Borough of Ealing - London, UK
(2009-02 - 2009-08)
Fostering Panel Chair - Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea - London, UK
(2008-09 - 2012-07)
Independent Reviewing Officer - London Borough of Newham - London, UK
(2008-01 - 2008-10)
Independent Reviewing Officer - Reading Council - UK
(2007-08 - 2009-02)
Independent Reviewing Officer - Hertfordshire County Council - UK
(2007-08 - 2008-12)
Fostering Panel Chair - London Borough of Tower Hamlets - London, UK
(2007-01 - 2021-12)
Adoption Panel Chair - Leeds City Council - UK
(2006-07 - 2011-05)
Consultant Family Placement Service Manager - Harrow Social Services - London, UK
(2006-05 - 2007-10)
Children Service Manager - Hertfordshire County Council - UK
(2003-09 - 2006-05)
Family Support Service Manager (CiN) - Harrow Social Services - London, UK
(2002-09 - 2003-09)
Leaving Care Team Manager - London Borough of Brent - London, UK
(1999-12 - 2002-09)
Practice Teacher Coordinator & Training Manager - NCH Action for Children, London Region - London, UK
(1998-06 - 1999-12)
Associate Lecturer & College Lecturer - Open University, North London University - London, UK
(1996-09 - 2001-07)
Project Manager - London Borough of Brent & NCH Action for Children - London, UK
(1994-04 - 1998-06)
Probation Officer - Middlesex Area Probation Service - UK
(1990-09 - 1994-04)
Youth & Playworker (Unqualified) - Kensington & Chelsea Youth Service - London, UK
(1983-04 - 1989-09)
Residential Social Worker (Unqualified) - Reliance Social Care Agency
(1986-05 - 1989-08)
Management & Training Consultant - EPPJ Ltd & APW Consultancy Service Ltd, In the Spirit Ltd
External Examiner - University of East London, Hertfordshire
PhD - Decision-making - University of Tavistock and U.E.L (2021)
Diploma - Management Studies - Thames Valley University (1993)
BA (Hons) - Applied Social Studies - Polytechnic of North London (1990)
