Endlessly curious… our systemic journey one year on

I am a service manager and a qualified Social Worker in adult operations working for Essex County Council. I qualified as a Social Worker in 2004 and I am also a qualified practice Educator, with a degree in Social Sciences and a Diploma in Social Policy.  Having worked in various teams within adult operations since 2004 I am currently working as a Service Manager and overseeing Discharge to Assess and Neighbourhood teams with the North East of Essex.

The Service Manager role is very diverse and challenging however I enjoy the opportunity that this brings and the influence and impact that I have in service delivery to support positive outcomes for adults and our communities. 

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Systemic supervision in 2019 which led to my passion for systemic practice and further opportunities to the development of this within adult operations.

Sam Lawes has practiced as a registered Social Worker within Adult Social Care at Essex County Council since 2004 and has occupied a Team Manager role since 2014. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Sam has a particular passion for working with Older Adults and those living with a dementia. Sam’s current focus is upon Service Improvement within Adult Social Care where she is drawing upon practice knowledge and experience alongside continuous improvement methodology to drive a culture of continuous improvement that is aligned to the Councils vision of enabling people to live their lives to the fullest.

Introduced to Systemic Theory in 2018, Sam completed a Diploma in Systemic Supervision which stimulated her passion and drive to embed systemic practice within adult operations.