- I enjoy learning Welsh and at a beginner level
- I enjoy walking my dogs and feeding my sheep and horses
Frances Ware
Pembroke,Pembrokeshire
Summary
Experienced professional with a robust background in social work, safeguarding, and local government. Proven track record in managing homeless hostels, supporting detainees' welfare, and overseeing school governance. Adept at volunteer recruitment, charity strategy development, and crisis intervention. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, project management, and compliance. Committed to enhancing community welfare through effective communication and resource management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeless hostel warden
Pembrokeshire County Council
07.2025 - Current
- Housekeeping duties and maintenance managing.
- Booking in homeless people and encouraging and supporting in finding permanent accommodation.
Independent Custody Visitor
Dyfed Powis Police Crime commissioner
02.2021 - Current
- Lay visitor checking on welfare of detainees in Police Custody, raising issues promptly and escalate issues through the police.
- Lone and pair working.
- I am Chair of the ICV Panel and interview potential volunteers to take on ICV role and supporting them as a mentor.
Community Council Clerk
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Full administration and finance for the council.
- Lone working officer with 8 volunteer councillors.
Sole caring for learning disabled daughter
03.2005 - 02.2021
- Daughter born in 2004 and periods off to care for her.
Magistrate
Ministry of Justice
Bristol
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Criminal and Family Court.
- Left to relocate to Pembrokeshire.
Chair of School Governors
South Gloucestershire Council Education Department
, South Gloucestershire
06.2011 - 04.2019
- Left to relocate to Pembrokeshire.
Panel member for Admissions and Appeals
South Gloucestershire Education Admission Panel
, South Gloucestershire
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Tenure finished.
Trustee and Chair
Special Friends Charity
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Charity that is member run and provides family day breaks for Children with special needs.
Safeguarding officer and secretary
Old Sodbury Parochial Parish Council
Old Sodbury
07.2013 - 11.2016
- End of Tenure.
Complaints advocate
SEAP Health Complaints charity
06.2011 - 11.2014
- Charity amalgamated with another Charity.
Safeguarding Area manager
South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire
01.1996 - 03.2005
- Children.
Safeguarding Social Worker and Supervisor
Hull City Council
Hull
11.1989 - 01.1996
- Children.
House Parent in Residential School for Deaf Children
Ovingdean School for the Deaf, Brighton
Brighton
09.1987 - 07.1988
Homeless hostel warden and referrals Officer
Simon House, Oxford Cyrenians
Oxford
07.1983 - 09.1984
Education
CSSA - Safeguarding for Volunteers Level 3
11.2024
Safeguarding Lead Diploma - Level 3
Online
06.2024
Finance for non-finance managers - Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Online
01.2024
Higher National Diploma - Further Education
University Bedford
01.2004
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Open University
01.1999
Advanced Certificate - Social Work
Hull University
01.1993
Higher National Diploma - Social Work
Hull University
01.1991
BA Hons - Social Administration
Brighton Polytechnic
01.1987
Secondary School - 3 A Levels
01.1983
Secondary School - 7 O levels including Maths, English and Science
01.1981
Skills
- Social Work Qualification
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding
- Local Government Experience
- Community Council Experience
- Clerk Responsibilities
- Financial Management
- Safer Recruitment
- Charity Strategy Development
- Compliance
- DBS Checking
- Magistrate Training
- Forensic Evidence
- Judgement in Public Setting
- Sentencing Guidelines Understanding
- Education Improvement
- Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Organization
- Customer Interface
- Complaints Investigation
- Human Rights Legislation
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Remote Work Initiative
- Team Collaboration
- In-depth Safeguarding Knowledge
- Project Management
- Volunteer Communication
- Customer Focus
- Professional Communication
- IT Proficiency
- Data CRM Flexibility
- Video Conferencing Skills
- Clarity and Conciseness
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Resource management
- Community outreach
- Booking management
- Case documentation
- Budget administration
- Risk assessment
- Customer service excellence
- Positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Custom Section
I have a current enhanced DBS check from 2024-10-01., I also have full valid police vetting for my role as custody visitor having passed Police background and family checks.
Interests
Timeline
Homeless hostel warden
Pembrokeshire County Council
07.2025 - Current
Community Council Clerk
07.2024 - 02.2025
Independent Custody Visitor
Dyfed Powis Police Crime commissioner
02.2021 - Current
Trustee and Chair
Special Friends Charity
06.2015 - 07.2017
Panel member for Admissions and Appeals
South Gloucestershire Education Admission Panel
02.2015 - 03.2018
Safeguarding officer and secretary
Old Sodbury Parochial Parish Council
07.2013 - 11.2016
Magistrate
Ministry of Justice
03.2012 - 08.2019
Chair of School Governors
South Gloucestershire Council Education Department
06.2011 - 04.2019
Complaints advocate
SEAP Health Complaints charity
06.2011 - 11.2014
Sole caring for learning disabled daughter
03.2005 - 02.2021
Safeguarding Area manager
South Gloucestershire Council
01.1996 - 03.2005
Safeguarding Social Worker and Supervisor
Hull City Council
11.1989 - 01.1996
House Parent in Residential School for Deaf Children
Ovingdean School for the Deaf, Brighton
09.1987 - 07.1988
Homeless hostel warden and referrals Officer
Simon House, Oxford Cyrenians
07.1983 - 09.1984
CSSA - Safeguarding for Volunteers Level 3
Safeguarding Lead Diploma - Level 3
Online
Finance for non-finance managers - Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Online
Higher National Diploma - Further Education
University Bedford
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Open University
Advanced Certificate - Social Work
Hull University
Higher National Diploma - Social Work
Hull University
BA Hons - Social Administration
Brighton Polytechnic