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Independent Social Workers

All Independent Social Workers on our nationwide panel have been hand-picked, and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Our panel covers a wide range of specialisms, ensuring we provide the right Social Worker for your case.

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Passion Drives Quality

We only work with the most passionate Social Workers who always provide in-depth assessments of the highest standards. Our dedicated in-house team are here to assist you by ensuring quality assurance and maintaining business efficiencies.

All the Independent Social Workers on our panel have undergone a rigorous recruitment process to ensure our customers receive the highest quality Social Work Assessments.

Continued Learning

We support the learning and development of our Independent Social Workers in order to encourage the growth and expansion of their skillset.

We ensure our team are up to date with the latest legislative changes to ensure our reports are accurate and thorough.

Meet our executive team

Donna Whitehead Panel Manager

Donna Whitehead

Panel Manager

Alexandra Lane Practice Manager

Alexandra Lane

Practice Manager

Donna Whitehead

Donna Whitehead

Panel Manager

Donna has worked in the field of Social Care for over 25 years working with children and adults with a range of needs in Schools, Day Centres, Colleges and the Community. Donna Qualified as a Social Worker through Salford University in 2005.

Donna has a keen interest in personal and professional development and completed Post Graduate Certificates in Mental Health (including AMHP) in Manchester and more recently in Autism and Aspergers in Sheffield.

Donna has lots of experience working as a Social Worker in Blackpool, Preston and Rawtenstall. Donna has experience leading a Complex Care Team with Professionals from diverse disciplines for a Charity to deliver on a variety of Transforming Care Projects for Local Authorities across the country.

In her personal life Donna enjoys spending time with her family including her 3 grandchildren who are growing fast. Donna particularly enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, cycling and stand up paddle boarding.

Alexandra Lane Practice Manager

Alexandra Lane

Practice Manager

With over 10 years’ experience in the medico-legal sector, Alex has a proven track record of nurturing and maintaining excellent customer relationships with Solicitors, Insurers and Healthcare Providers.

Alex brings a wealth of experience in optimising organisation performance through a people-centric approach and believes in the power of people to drive organisational success. With a relentless commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, she seamlessly integrates her passion for human development with a strategic focus on achieving business objectives.

With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Alex excels in developing and implementing tailored strategies that align with organisational goals, ensuring sustained growth and success.

A self-confessed fitness fanatic, you’ll most likely find Alex in the gym in her downtime or hiking up a mountain in the Lakes. 

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