Garfield Simmonds
OLDBURY,West Mildlands
Summary
Gary Simmonds is an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker with over 41 years of experience across more than 20 Local Authorities. Working within the Voluntary, Private, and Public sectors, addressing social care matters, based in Education, Health and Community settings. Specialising in the field of Children and Families with Disabilities, aged between 0-25, and services to mainstream children.
Practice has been maintained throughout with continuous training and professional development to establish a high-level service focused on preventative therapeutic work to de-escalate the need for long-term multi-agency intervention, empowering individuals and families to create functional environments at home and in the community.
Skills
GARFIELD SIMMONDS | Advanced Practitioner Social Worker*
Disabilities Specialist | SWE Registered
*PROFILE*
Advanced Practitioner qualified 1995 (Coventry University
seconded from Dr Barnardo's Disability Division). 41 years across 20+ Local Authorities. Specialist in Disabilities
Safeguarding
Children in Care
Court Proceedings
Duty & Assessment and Residential Management.
*QUALIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE*
Diploma in Social Work — Coventry University (1995)
Advanced Practitioner Qualification — Bournemouth University (2013)
Social Work England Registered
Concurrent clear CRB / DBS checks throughout career
*CAREER OVERVIEW*
Since 1996 I have maintained my practice through continuous training and professional development. In my latter stage
my practice is defined by working with children and families in a preventative role to de-escalate the need for multi-agency intervention. My knowledge base and practice assist and empower families to devise plans that create a more functional environment at home and in the community.
*ADDITIONAL SKILLS*
IT literate with strong written recording and typing skills. Full UK Driving Licence held since 1985
qualified ROSPA Public Minibus Driver. Maintains good health and active lifestyle through sport.
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