Maria Hargreaves
Imara Social Work Ltd
About
Maria qualified as a social worker in 2008 and holds dual registration with Social Work England and Social Care Wales. Her career has encompassed diverse roles working as an Advanced Practitioner in Children and Young People Disability Teams, Adult Learning Disability Teams, Autism Specific Services and Generic Adult Care. Beyond direct practice, Maria has also worked at a strategic level as a commissioner in public services, leading on many initiatives including a county wide autism strategy. Maria's diverse experience informs her creative, person-centered and empathetic approach to practice. She recognises the barriers individuals face but also sees the potential for positive change.
Skills include
Maria is a dedicated practitioner offering comprehensive Social Care Assessments, Support Plans, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Determinations, and Expert Witness reports.
Qualifications
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Social Work from Bath University (2008) and have completed post-qualifying qualifications in Consolidating Social Work Practice (Bournemouth University, 2010), Purchasing and...
Professional interests
Abuse, neglect, bullying and safeguarding,
Disability issues,
Education based social work,
Ethics and human rights,
Older people,
Professional development and practice,
Social justice, poverty and housing
Type of work and clients
Advocacy,
Coaching / mentoring of social workers,
Court assessments,
Direct work with families and carers,
Direct work with service users,
Expert witness,
Family assessment,
Local authority departments,
Placements,
Private / independent sector,
Quality assurance,
Review and evaluation,
Solicitors,
Strategy,
Supervision,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Company registration number
10119231
Registered in
England and Wales
Telephone
07518238351
Location
34 Market Street
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
BA15 1LL