Narinder Sidhu
Social Worker - Adults @Derbyshire County Council
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WORK HISTORY
Social Worker - Adults @Derbyshire County Council
Social Care Assessments: Conduct thorough social care assessments to identify the needs of adults with care needs, mental health and/or neurodivergent traits in accordance with the Care Act 2014.Care Plans: Develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014.Mental Health Support: Provide support and interventions to adults experiencing mental health difficulties, promoting recovery and well-being.Safeguarding Enquiries: Undertake safeguarding enquiries to protect adults at risk, following the guidelines of the Care Act 2014.Caseload Management: Manage a caseload, ensuring timely and effective support for each client.Hybrid Working: Operate in a hybrid model, working both from home and various sites as required.Mental Capacity Assessments: Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments as required, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Mental Health Act Responsibilities: Apply the principles and provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) in your practice, including supporting clients through the process of detention and treatment under the Act.Continuing Health Care: Undertake Continuing Health Care checklists and assessments.Duty officer as per monthly rota.Actively contribute to the training of colleagues and students.
EDUCATION
University of Derby
Master of Arts in Social Work
University of Derby
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
SKILLS
ABOUT NARINDER SIDHU
I am a registered and experienced Senior Social Worker working within both adults and childrens services. Previous roles include working as a Forensic and CAMHS Social Worker. I am also a Social Work Lecturer specialising in teaching social work law and practice based modules.I have a LLB law degree and a Masters in Social Work. I am skilled in areas such as communication, negotiation, motivational interviewing and risk management. My areas of expertise include forensic social work, legal skills and ethics, LGBTQIA+ and intersectionality, domestic abuse, mental health, alcohol and substance use, safeguarding adults, child protection, eating disorders, autism, forced marriage, honour based violence, child sexual exploitation and female genital mutilation.
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