Independent Social Work Services
We provide specialist social work assessments and support in relation to both child and family services and adult social care in the South of England.
Our practice is underpinned by our key values which are trust, open-mindedness, kindness, respect and transparency.
We use a holistic approach and our qualified professionals make decisions and recommendations that promote family and individual welfare.
Our Services
Who are we?
We offer a wide range of expert assessments and support for local authorities, courts, families and adults across the South East of England.
Nucleus is a network of highly skilled, qualified and experienced professionals that are able to deliver high quality and unbiased assessments in a timely and supportive manner, as we understand the emotional impact that undergoing an assessment can have on individuals.
Our team of professionals are fully supported by being able to access reflective supervision, in order to, ensure that they fully consider all outcomes and make the right decisions when it matters.
We also support our professionals to stay up to date with training and research in order to enhance their practice and therefore, their assessments, support and interactions with you.
As we cover both adults and children's services, our independent social work agency have a focus on ensuring children are safe and that they are able to stay at home where possible and that families are supported to make this happen. In relation to adult services we focus on dignity and the voice of the individual being heard.
In addition to providing high quality and timely assessments, we also offer a range of support services including but not limited to: advice, signposting, advocacy in adult social care, intermediary services and practice education.
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Our Process
1. Contact us
Contact us by phone, email, or via the form on our contact page.
2. Tell us your needs
Describe the service you need during our initial consultation.
3. We agree the service
We'll agree the support and / or assessment, timescales and cost.
4. The service begins
Once we've agreed on all the details and a letter of instruction is received (for the relevant services), we'll get started.
A Word From Our Founder
Welcome to Nucleus Independent Social Work Services. Me and my handpicked team of professionals look forward to working with you.
I founded Nucleus after twenty years of frontline experience in a variety of health, social care and social work settings. From these experiences, I gained an in-depth understanding of the core issues impacting children, families and adults which is something that is shared by my team as they are specialists in their area of expertise.
My experience has not only allowed me to gain skills such as in management, court work and practice educating but has also supported me to understand the importance of positive social work practice and the difference this has on individuals lives. I have seen that this is fundamental in bringing about long term lasting positive change and in making the right decisions for children, families and adults.
Positive social work practice is what myself and my team strive for as it is at the core of everything we do. This is shown by our comprehensive assessments and meaningful and tailored support.
Best Wishes,
Emma Surman.
We understand the real challenges and difficulties that impact on individuals and families that we support.
Testimonials
"I have worked with Emma for seven years within Children Services, both as a practising social worker and alongside in management roles... Emma is hard working, dedicated and knowledgeable."
Social Worker
"Emma is supportive of her colleagues and understands the processes and laws that govern social work practice."
Social Worker
"Emma takes a considered approach to analysing difficult situations to make sure that the assessments she produces are fair and balanced."
Solicitor
