Carmel Shepherd

I am an experienced social worker working independently, providing assessments for the courts and local authorities.I qualified in 1982 and have since amassed significant experience undertaking children and family social work in a variety of settings. In addition I have nearly fourteen years experience as a Children’s Guardian working in London.I also have significant experience within local authority work, having previously been employed as a social worker (12 years), Team Manager (Duty and Assessment) and also acted as an independent Complaints Investigator.Currently I am also contracted to chair adoption and permanency panels in London.