John Willgoss has over 30 years of experience as a social worker in Gloucestershire. He holds a BSc in Social Work, a diploma in palliative care, and a certificate in social services. Currently he works independently conducting assessments for adult social care and as a best interests assessor. Previously he held various social work roles including working with adults, in hospitals, palliative care, and disabilities. He has experience in assessment, care planning, reviews, safeguarding, and multi-agency work.

1. JOHN WILLGOSS – CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
2014 BSc (Hons) Degree in Social Work with Adults University of Gloucestershire
2003 Diploma in Palliative Care University of Gloucestershire
1987 Certificate in Social Service (CSS) CCETSW
Experience
January 2015 – Present
Self-employed
Independent Social Worker/ DoL’S Best Interest Assessor
Gloucestershire County Council/DoL’S service
Carers Gloucestershire – carers assessment, care planning & reviews
Practice Teacher – Stage 1
July 2008 – December 2014
Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Adult Social Care Team/Community
 Dealing with initial referrals
 Carrying out visits
 Managing a complex caseload
 Assessing Service Users based on eligibility criteria
 Conducting assessment of needs of service users and their carers under the HNS and Community
Care Act 1990 and Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995.
 In a multi-disciplinary setting, worked alongside health professionals to establish eligibility to care
 Arranged care in a time conscious manner
 Arranged domiciliary care
 Arranged placements in residential or nursing homes
 Conducting reviews
 Advice and signposting
 Duty worker once a week
 Use of FACE & ERIC IT systems
 Liaising with professionals in the Integrated Care Team(Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists,
District Nurses, Reablement)
 Liaising with Mental Health (Psychiatrist, CMHN), GP’s, Housing, Continuing Health, Solicitors,
Private and Voluntary Organisations.
 Safeguarding, Investigations including Police, CQC/Compliance Team, Safeguarding Meetings

2.  Mental Capacity Act, Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings within own caseload
 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoL’S) Capacity Assessments, Best Interest, liaising with Section
12 Doctors. Completing reports etc
 Mental Health Act, compiling Social Circumstances reports for Mental Health Tribunals, Attending
CPA meetings
 Court of Protection assessments with regards to DoL’S (following Cheshire West and Cheshire
Council v P case)
 Human Rights Assessments
 Student Supervisor – 3rd Year Degree – Teaching and Assessing Practice Skills in Worked Based
Learning (SW335)
May 2005 – July 2008
Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Adult Social Care Team/Hospital
 Conducting assessment of needs of service users and their carers under the HNS and Community
Care Act 1990 and Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995.
 In a multi-disciplinary setting, worked alongside health professionals to establish eligibility to care
 Arranged care in a time conscious manner
 Arranged domiciliary care
 Arranged placements in residential or nursing homes
 Dealing with initial referrals
 Carrying out visits
 Managing a complex caseload
 Assessing Service Users based on eligibility criteria
 Conducting reviews
 Advice and signposting
 Use of FACE & ERIC IT systems
 Liaising with Hospital (Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrist,
CMHN), GP’s, Housing, Continuing Health, Private and Voluntary Organisations.
 Safeguarding, Investigations including Police, CQC/Compliance Team, Safeguarding Meetings
 Mental Capacity Act, Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings within own caseload
 Student Supervisor
 Shadowing opportunities for Doctors, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
April 2004 – May 2005
Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Palliative Care/Hospice
 Conducting assessment of needs of service users and their carers under the HNS and Community
Care Act 1990 and Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995.
 In a multi-disciplinary setting, worked alongside health professionals to establish eligibility to care
 Arranged care in a time conscious manner

3.  Arranged domiciliary care
 Direct Payments
 Arranged placements in residential or nursing homes
 Dealing with initial referrals
 Carrying out visits
 Managing a highly complex caseload
 Assessing Service Users based on eligibility criteria
 Conducting reviews
 Advice and signposting
 Use of FACE & ERIC IT systems
 Liaising with Hospice (Consultants, Macmillan Nurses, Hospice Nurses, Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists), GP’s, Housing, Continuing Health, Private and Voluntary Organisations.
 Conduct assessments of individuals referred to the Palliative Care Team at the Hospice
 Preparing all social care services for individuals who require community care in support of their
overall care needs.
 Participate in Palliative Care Training within the Hospice and taking this training out into the
Community
 Participate in Hospice Meetings and Conferences
July 2002 – July 2004
Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Adult Social Care Team/Hospital
 Conducting assessment of needs of patients and their carers under the HNS and Community Care
Act 1990 and Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995.
 In a multi-disciplinary setting, worked alongside health professionals to establish eligibility to care
 Arranged care in a time conscious manner
 Arranged domiciliary care
 Arranged placements in residential or nursing homes
 Dealing with initial referrals
 Carrying out visits
 Managing a complex caseload
 Assessing Service Users based on eligibility criteria
 Conducting reviews
 Advice and signposting
 Use of FACE & ERIC IT systems
 Liaising with Hospital (Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrist,
CMHN), GP’s, Housing, Continuing Health, Private and Voluntary Organisations.
 Safeguarding, Investigations including Police, CQC/Compliance Team, Safeguarding Meetings
 Mental Capacity Act, Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings within own caseload

4. October 1996 – July 2002
Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Orthopaedic, Neurology and Head Injury Team
 Conducting assessment of needs of service users and their carers under the HNS and Community
Care Act 1990 and Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995.
 In a multi-disciplinary setting, worked alongside health professionals to establish eligibility to care
 Arranged care in a time conscious manner
 Arranged domiciliary care
 Arranged placements in residential or nursing homes
 Dealing with initial referrals
 Carrying out visits
 Managing a complex caseload
 Assessing Service Users based on eligibility criteria
 Conducting reviews
 Advice and signposting
 Use of FACE & ERIC IT systems
 Liaising with Hospital (Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrist,
CMHN), GP’s, Housing, Continuing Health, Private and Voluntary Organisations.
 Safeguarding, Investigations including Police, CQC/Compliance Team, Safeguarding Meetings
 Mental Capacity Act, Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings within own caseload
September 1988 –October 1996
Gloucestershire County Council
Deputy Manager – Day Centre for people with Physical Disabilities
 Promoted independent living
 Supported working
 Day Centre Reviews
 Multi-agency working
 Advocacy
 Report writing
 Attended Care Plan Approach Reviews
 NVQ Stage 2 Trainer
 Volunteer Co-ordinator
 Project 2000 Educational Link Professional
June 1997 – September 1998
Gloucestershire County Council
Team Leader – Independence/Respite Centre for people with Physical Disabilities
 Referrals
 Client Visits
 Multi-agency Working

5.  Advocacy
 Report writing
 Provided assessments leading to appropriate health and social care plans
 Offered a service for younger people whose primary need is of a physical nature, including those a
congenital disability (Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Bfida) and those with an acquired disability (CVA, MS,
MND, Huntington’s, Acquired Brain Injury)
 Offered a specialist service for people of with disabilities, liaising with Day Centre’s, Housing etc.
September 1981 – June 1987
Gloucestershire County Council
Residential Social Worker – Children and Adolescent Centre
 Referrals
 Client Visits
 Provided assessments leading to social care plans
September 1979 – September 1981
Gloucestershire Area Health Authority
Ambulance Person
September 1976 – September 1979
Gloucestershire County Council
Residential Social Worker – Children and Adolescent Centre
 Referrals
 Client Visits
 Provided assessments leading to social care plans