Having worked as a social worker and manager, for the Child & Family Agency, across the last 15 years I have now moved to offer my skills and experience as an independent practitioner to work with the courts, solicitors, families, private companies and public bodies. I am registered to operate as a Social Worker in Ireland with CORU (SW000304) and an insured member of NAGALRO (No:2924)
Our Services
Court Reports + Assessments
Now operating independently Steven is dedicated to amplifying the voices of children and prioritising their best interests in court proceedings. Renowned for his thorough, grounded assessments and high-quality child welfare and voice of the child reports, he brings professionalism, integrity, and a child-centred approach. He is also a trained in mediation to assist parents, or other involved parties, to develop alternative dispute solutions in co-parenting, guardianship, custody and access matters
Guardian Ad Litem
As a dedicated professional I am proud to work with Gallore as a GAL to advocate for the rights and well-being of children and young people in child care law proceedings, ensuring that their voices are heard and their best interests are fully represented. With a strong foundation in child welfare and family support, I bring empathy, expertise, and a collaborative approach to every case. My goal is to work with families, legal professionals, and the involved agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
Social Work Services
I provide independent social work services to private companies and public bodies to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. My expertise includes conducting: functional capacity assessments (FCAs), fostering assessments, complaint investigations, quality audits, specialised social work projects and related research activities. With a commitment to transparency, and thoroughness, I work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver solutions and uphold best practice standards.
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