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Fiona Havord

Fiona Havord

principal social worker, Oxfordshire County Council Oxfordshire County Council - Adults

Fiona qualified as a Social Worker in Manchester in 2002 after several years working with people experiencing acute and long-term mental health issues. Fiona has been fortunate to work in numerous settings within NHS and local authority teams across South-East England.

 

In 2023, Fiona brought her passion for social work to Oxfordshire and took up the role of Principal Social Worker, focusing on practice development and assurance, striving to provide the best possible service for people. Fiona works collaboratively with all colleagues and is keen to promote the value and interests of all social care practitioners. Since joining Oxfordshire County Council, Fiona has been an integral part of the leadership team, navigating a CQC inspection, transforming career progression routes for social care staff, launching an adult social care podcast, and continuing to champion the profession and the value of social work with adults.

 

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Testimonials

  • The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
  • The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
  • It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
  • Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
  • My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
  • A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
  • It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
  • Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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