Nadia Hussain

I am a Social Worker working within the Mental Healths Team (18 - 40 Team) in the Dudley borough. I am a confident individual with experience within a statutory setting, offering support and assistance to marginalised and vulnerable children and adults. A team-player who has a compassionate and empathetic approach when working with individuals and families from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Mental Health Team, Adult Social Care, Dudley Council / Social Worker (04/2023 - Present)
Working within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists to support individuals who are under secondary mental health services Leading safeguarding enquiries with vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect Operating within legal frameworks to assess care and support needs and mental capacity Supporting with hospital discharges from psychiatric settings to provide support in the community

Care Assessment Team, Adult Social Care, Dudley Council / Social Worker (09/2022 - 03/2023)
 Undertaking urgent assessments with adults in the community, who require care and support due to a decline in physical or mental wellbeing Completing holistic reviews of care and support needs, and signposting where appropriate Assessing risk and managing this through effective support planning

Hospital Discharge Team, Adult Social Care, Lancashire County Council (01/2020 - 06/2020)
Utilising appropriate law, policies and statutory guidance when managing hospital discharges Attending multidisciplinary team meetings Advocating for vulnerable adults to ensure independence and empowerment

Child Protection and Court, Children’s Social Care, Lancashire County Council (09/2018 - 12/2018)
Utilising awareness of disabilities, substance abuse and structural inequalities within interventions Undertaking assessments with children and families Leading Child Protection Plan review meetings Liaising with other agencies such as police, school and health services

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