Established in 2003, Social Works are experts in social care.
About us
Social Works Ltd is a specialist social care training and consultancy company. For 20 years we have been dedicated to improving the quality of care that people experience.
As well as training staff and managers, we work with carers and service users through advocacy, Best Interests Assessment and Independent Complaints Investigations.
We work with over 40 employers across London, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to work better in the support given to older people, people with learning disabilities, people with mental ill-health and those who have physical and/or sensory impairments.
Our courses include: the Care Cert; WDF funded RQF short courses (such as Autism Awareness, MCA, and DoLS & Dementia Awareness); Action Learning; ASYE support; The Care Act; Lone Working; Conflict Management, mandatory courses (such as basic life support and the Safer Moving and Handling of People); Management training; and Health and Social Care RQF Diplomas at L2, 3 and 5.
In training, we know that focussing on the work experience and the knowledge of our trainers is not enough. It’s far too easy to focus on the material that needs to be covered rather than whether anyone has actually learnt anything. Therefore we put just as much effort into how our trainers teach and how we ensure that people engage, learn and have fun.
We are committed to holding up the positive values of social care in all we do, by being:
- Kind, compassionate and empathetic
- Respectful of everyone we work with
- Courageous and principled
- Able to see the 'whole-person' we work with
- Flexible, open and learning
- Proud and positive about what we do, and how we do it
And if we make a mistake, to take the time and effort to put things right.
Who We Are
John Buttle
Director
John is a registered social worker and has worked in social care for more than 25 years. Prior to setting up Social Works Limited with Jennifer Orgill, John worked in front line social work practice, was Media and Promotions Officer for the British Association of Social Workers and Publisher of CareandHealth magazine.
Jennifer Orgill
Director
Jennifer founded Social Works Ltd alongside John Buttle in 2003. Jennifer is a registered social worker, Best Interests Assessor, manager, and trainer with over 25 years’ experience in social care. Jennifer is a past Chair of the British Association of Social Workers. Jennifer is a skilled and experienced practice educator, action learning facilitator and RQF assessor.
Karema Edwards
Head of Internal Quality Assurance
Karema has worked within the care industry for over 25 years as a carer, manager and assessor/trainer. Karema manages our assessors and learning programmes ensuring that we maintain the highest possible standards of training delivery to our learners and customers.
Adriana Davies
Training and Business Development Manager
Adriana is our Training and Business Development Manager and previously a domiciliary care manager. Adriana is a highly qualified & skilled manager and assessor with over 20 years’ experience in health and social care.
Joanna Holmgren
Learner Engagement Manager
Joanna is our learner Engagement Manager and ensures that our training delivery runs smoothly. Joanna coordinates our social media and online presence and the central point of contact for enquiries to Social Works Ltd.
Emma Langbridge
Freelance Associate trainer/assessor
Emma is a creative and enthusiastic trainer/assessor and Registered Nurse, committed to bringing out the best in her learners. Emma is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner and has worked in the sector for over 25 years.
Sandra Harris
Senior Health and Social Care Tutor/Assessor
Sandra has over 20 years experience of working in care and is extremely motivated and passionate about helping people progress in their career through education and training, helping others to continually gain new skills and experience
Ann Witherden
Freelance Associate trainer/assessor
Ann has 25 years’ experience in social-care management and learning in health and social care. As well as working as an assessor and trainer, Ann has a wealth of experience working in the health and social care sector.
