Anna Derham
About
I provide Adult Social Work services to Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Solicitors and private individuals who require specialist assessments, consultancy services, support or clinical supervision and training. I have over 20 years’ experience as a qualified social worker. Experience working in local council, NHS and voluntary sector. Working in adults, with a wide range of client groups including older adults, learning disabilities, dual diagnosis and criminal justice. Skilled in multi-agency and inter agency work and development of services.
Skills include
Strategic leader and consultant skilled in mentoring and supervision, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Assessment, Independent Court reports, Safeguarding and Care Act Assessments
Qualifications
BA Hons Social Work 2:1, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW); Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice: Best Interest Assessor – Distinction; Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education (Mentori...
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Alcohol and other drugs,
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Bereavement and other life changing events,
Education based social work,
Ethics and human rights,
Health based social work,
Older people,
Professional development and practice
Type of work and clients
Complaints,
Advocacy,
Coaching / mentoring of social workers,
Court assessments,
Direct work with families and carers,
Direct work with service users,
Expert witness,
Inter-agency working,
Local authority departments,
NHS organisations,
Placements,
Practice assessment,
Practice teaching,
Private / independent sector,
Review and evaluation,
Solicitors,
Supervision,
Therapeutic work,
Training and tutoring,
Universities / learning & training bodies,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07795692997
Location
1 Radlix Road
London
Waltham Forest
United Kingdom
E10 7BD