Case closed for social worker with no case to answer
Kings View Kings were successful at SWE Case Examiners stage in securing no case to answer for this social worker.
Kings View Kings were successful at SWE Case Examiners stage in securing no case to answer for this social worker.
Our client’s case was long-standing and long-running involving multiple complaints against multiple social workers. The matter has been dealt with through the courts and locally, however a referral was made to SWE.
This case highlights the importance of engaging with your regulator, but also being assertive when you feel you have done all you can for an individual or family.
Our client DW said:
“I want to give my sincere thanks to Catherine for her professional, honest, support, helping the concern raised by a relative, regarding my practice as a social worker, end at the investigation stage, with no case to answer.
“Catherine is very knowledgeable, providing step by step advice and guidance throughout.
“I would highly recommend her services.”
Disclaimer: This article is for guidance purposes only. Kings View Chambers accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any action taken, or not taken, in relation to this article. You should seek the appropriate legal advice having regard to your own particular circumstances.
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