Salma Ismail

• Conduct comprehensive forensic risk and psychosocial assessments for individuals with complex mental health, offending histories, or safeguarding concerns.
• Develop and implement risk management and care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, probation officers, and community services.
• Support service users in the community to promote rehabilitation, recovery, and social reintegration, while managing risks to the individual and the public.
• Compile and submit professional reports to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) regarding risk, progress, and community management of individuals subject to legal restrictions.
• Work closely with criminal justice agencies, including probation, police, and courts, to support risk monitoring and compliance with legal conditions.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings such as MAPPA, safeguarding conferences, and case reviews.
• Advocate for service users’ rights, wellbeing, and access to services, including housing, benefits, and community support.
• Monitor and review cases to ensure ongoing risk management and safeguarding compliance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports in line with NHS governance and professional standards.

Connect Court Team

• Attended regular meetings focused on supporting family needs, including service planning sessions, child protection conferences, and chairing children in need meetings
• Conducted regular home visits to at-risk families, children in need, and those under child protection, providing holistic assessments and supportive interventions
• Participated in LAC reviews, Care Plan meetings, Permanency Planning Meetings, Strategy meetings, Personal Education Plan meetings, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and court hearings
• Developed knowledge of and implemented the Children's Act 1989 in practice during statutory placement
• Conducted direct work and LAC visits, engaging in activities tailored to children's needs and applying relevant theories
• Completed administrative tasks including writing up LAC and CP visits, chronologies, foster care referral forms, risk assessments, and care plans
• Improved critical analysis and reflection skills, leading to higher quality LAC write-ups and CFA assessments
• Drafted care plans and final evidence plans, learning the importance of precision in legal documents
• Utilised theories.
• Gained a deeper understanding of social work complexities through case analysis and reflective practice
• Engaged in reflective practice and supervision sessions to critically analyse work and address concerns, enhancing professional development Managed urgent tasks while on duty, working with different families and collaborating with various social workers
• Gained exposure to diverse styles and approaches in social work through team collaboration

• Conducted assessments to identify clients' strengths and work suitability using a strength based and task centred approach
• Developed personalised job coaching plans with achievable objectives
• Provided training in job-specific tasks and soft skills
• Assisted with job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation
• Offered hands-on assistance and ongoing workplace support
• Advocated for clients' needs and rights, including workplace accommodations
• Facilitated communication and understanding between clients and employers
• Monitored progress, provided feedback, and adjusted support plans
• Used conflict resolution strategies to resolve workplace issues and develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
• Offered emotional support and motivation to clients
• Connected clients with additional resources and services
• Maintained records of client progress and prepared reports for stakeholders

• Made relevant referrals for vulnerable adults
• Provided essential day-to-day support, ensuring the well-being and safety of individuals
• Acted as an advocate, ensuring that the rights and needs of vulnerable adults were respected and communicated
• Collaborated with multi-agency services to create comprehensive care plans
• Participated in ongoing education and training to recognise signs of abuse and understand safeguarding protocols