Helen has been a social worker for over 20 years and is also a practising AMHP and BIA. Helen has worked across a wide range of mental health and adult social care teams and has experience in working with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act in practice.
As an assistant team manager, Helen has overseen staff practice in respect of safeguarding, Mental Health Act assessments, Care Act assessments and mental capacity assessments.
Helen is passionate about strengths-based practice, co-production and trauma-informed care.
Helen is experienced in supporting social work students, newly-qualified social workers and trainee AMHPS.