BSc Hons Criminology with Sociology 

Emma is a compassionate and dedicated case manager committed to empowering individuals to overcome barriers, access opportunities, and fulfil their potential.  

With over 11 years of experience in the health and social care sector, she has developed extensive expertise working with individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, dementia, and ASD. Her diverse background included providing one-to-one support to individuals with learning difficulties, teaching ASDAN in a hospital education school, and setting up volunteer projects for college students with learning disabilities.  

As a learning mentor in a mainstream school, Emma took a holistic approach to support children in overcoming their barriers to learning. She worked closely with the SENCO and has both professional and personal experience of SEN and EHCPs. The role often involved collaboration with medical professionals to ensure tailored support and interventions for individuals with complex needs. Furthermore, in her role as First Aid Coordinator, Emma gained valuable experience managing care plans, risk assessments, and overseeing medication administration. 

She excels at fostering collaborative working environments and possesses strong mediation skills. Having served as a safeguarding lead, she has collaborated with multi-agency teams as part of CAF panels and CPPs.  

Emma has a proven track record of building strong relationships and developing tailored support plans to help individuals and families achieve meaningful SMART outcomes. She believes in person-centred care and is committed to empowering others to have a voice. Emma has advocated for parents with learning disabilities, safeguarded the rights of young people and adults with learning disabilities detained at police stations, facilitated peer education projects, managed youth-led teams, and taken young people to international youth conferences. 

Her leadership extends beyond direct support, having successfully managed and trained individuals and teams across various settings. Additionally, Emma’s experience as a property manager and director of a specialised construction company has equipped her with valuable business skills, including HR, health and safety, risk assessment, budgeting, and payroll. 

• Member of CMSUK
• Member of BABCIM
• DBS-checked