Debbie farley

Unit Lead for the Family and Adolescent Unit, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Conducted comprehensive assessments for Child in Need cases, adhering to safeguarding regulations.

Manage a team of five systemic practitioners, one clinician, and one administrative assistant.

Organise family group conferences to promote collaborative decision-making among stakeholders.

Attend MAPPA meetings to coordinate multidisciplinary support for families.

• Established an inclusive team culture, fostering open communication and respect.
• Reported progress updates to senior management on significant developments.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all operations.
• Created an inclusive culture within the team; encouraged open communication and mutual respect among staff members.
• Delegated tasks appropriately to maximise productivity of the team.

• Facilitated communication between youth offending service, secure estate, and education providers.
• Networked extensively to secure resources for young offenders, promoting unbiased access to employment and education.
• Referred offenders to suitable community agencies for compliance with court orders.
• Prepared offender reports to assist senior leadership in executive decision-making.
• Analysed legal concepts to enhance case completion rates.
• Conducted regular visits to monitor education provision and pre-sentence reviews for young offenders.
• Compiled information for documentation, reinforcing positive case outcomes.
• Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies using established protocols.
• Upheld laws and regulations within my jurisdiction, ensuring compliance from all parties involved.
• Served as a liaison officer between the young offenders and their school authorities or employers for improved integration post-offence.
• Reduced recidivism rates through the provision of rehabilitative programmes.
• Tailored interventions according to individual needs whilst considering cultural differences or disabilities.
• Built trust-based relationships with young offenders' families, enabling more effective communication channels.

Provided crucial emotional and practical support to young people in crisis.

• Utilised alternative agencies like housing and Job Centre to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Developed a comprehensive assessment process to meet young people's needs promptly.
• Advised young people on issues including homelessness, offending risks, unemployment, and domestic abuse.