It was great to join the Convenzis team again for the patient flow event. As always, the team were incredibly accommodating and happy to help. The quality of attendees is always of a high standard and relevant to the patient flow and to us also. We continue to have great discussions and footfall around our stand with no need to try and encourage people to come and see us. Really positive event for us and we look forward to working with Convenzis in the future.
Martin Farran
Management Consultant
former Director Adult Social Care (DASS)
I have over 35 years experience of working in social care (and health); working in a variety of settings and different organisations, but predominantly in local government. I began my career as a Care Assistant, and worked in Supported Accommodation before becoming a qualified Social Worker (CQSW and Approved Social Worker ASW) and manager. Initially working in child protection / neighbourhood team and mental health services.
I have been an Executive Director for over 16 years, in several Local Authorities, with a range of responsibilities, predominantly ASC, but also including Community Development and Safety, Housing (strategy and direct delivery), Public Health etc.
I was national ADASS Personalisation Lead for a number of years, and my combined experiences has created a particular personal and professional focus on:-
- Personalisation - strength based practice, supporting people to maximise their independence, choice and control
- Customer / Outcome Focused
- Community Development ABCD – ensuring people are connected to their community; and communities are enable to identify and address their own issues
- Accommodation with Support – developing a broad range of supported living
- Workforce Development – supporting the workforce across the system to have the skills, abilities and capacity to deliver the quality of care and support we need
Martin Farran August 2022
