Amanda Stonehouse

I have had a long and diverse career in social care . This has included roles with children, teenagers, and adults. Most recently with women who have had multiple children removed from their care.

I have been a Support Worker and an Advocate and also a manager

I have knack for building positive relationships with diverse people. I am skilled at managing challenging behavior and providing emotional support.

I am keen to promote service users voices and take a strength based approach to any given situation.

I have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

I am able to manage complex and conflicting information and situations.

I have the ability to adapt quickly and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

I am a positive person who is grounded and knowledgeable.

I am both energetic and calm.

I am able to react quickly when the moment demands it and equally able to take time to reflect and analyse.

I am un afraid to ask questions and to seek help when I need it.

I have a broad range of courses that I have completed over the years that have contributed to my knowledge and skills.

These have included most recently: Trauma informed support; DV awareness including domestic homicide; GDPR; Health and safety; Mental health knowledge and awareness; Mental Capacity Advocacy including LPS (DOLs);

Solution focused therapy/ motivational interviewing; Assessment skills; Neurodiversity awareness,

Management and leadership training.