Theresa Ferguson

Led practice development and training across the Brief Intervention Team while managing a small, complex caseload since March 2022, improving practice quality and staff capability.

Provide a full range of independent social work assessments including Section 7 reports, risk and viability assessments, Connected Persons Form C (including SGO), parenting and sibling assessments; deliver timely, court-ready reports since January 2022.

Sole Consultant Social Worker in the Hospital Team (Sept 2020–Mar 2022), led development of practice, handled the most complex court-focused cases and provided support to students and newly qualified social workers.

Managed primarily court and child protection cases (Feb 2020–Sept 2020), delivering rapid, thorough assessments to ensure child safety and supporting team reflective supervision.

Led complex assessments and supported team performance (Oct 2019–Feb 2020) by improving timeliness and quality of assessments and identifying process improvements for the Local Authority.

Conducted needs and risk assessments for children and families (2015–Sept 2019), carried out regular court work, advocated for hard-to-reach families and served as Practice Educator and fostering panel member.

Completed an intermediate year course in systemic social work practice focusing on family therapy approaches.

Completed a foundation course in systemic practice covering family and couple therapy techniques.

Grade: 2:1

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice with Practice Educator stages 1 and 2 completed.

Grade: Merit

Completed Master of Science in Social Work focusing on professional practice and statutory social work duties.

Grade: 2:2

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology and Classical Civilisations with studies in historical and archaeological methods.

Grade: A-levels: BBCC

Completed secondary education including 10 GCSEs (including English, Mathematics and Science) and four A-levels.