Denise Gilley

Denise Gilley is an experienced social work professional with a diverse background in child protection and parent assessments. Currently serving as an Independent Reviewing Officer at Hartlepool Borough Council since January 2018, Denise also functions as the Managing Director and Registered PAMS Assessor at GISWA Ltd., a company dedicated to child-centered assessments in areas such as learning disability, mental health, and parenting capacity. Denise's extensive career includes roles as a Consultant Specialist Social Worker for NHS CYPS Inpatients, Service Manager at Reach Out Foster Care, and Senior Social Worker with Darlington Borough Council, among others. Throughout the career, Denise has demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to safeguarding children, and expertise in handling complex cases, while supporting social workers and promoting effective communication within teams.