Parenting Assessments for All Ltd (PAFA)
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Our founding members share the vision to give parents a second chance, to promote positive parenting habits, and to provide their child/ren with a thriving environment to grow up in.

Our team of friendly support workers, safeguarding officers and trainers are here to welcome families with open arms, and to support parents in positive parenting practices.

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Barbara Liversage PAFA

Barbara Liversage

Barbara is the founder of PAFA, she has a deep passion when it comes to supporting families to live independently of services. Her path to social work began back in 2000, when she volunteered for the Youth Offending Service as a Mentor for Young People who had committed criminal offences to fund their drug/alcohol dependency.  Whilst working in the role, Barbara found herself wanting to go down the career path of re-educating families, changing behaviours, and the future outcomes for families. 

In 2002 Barbara was employed as a Field Work Assistant for Wirral Borough Council, and in 2007, she achieved a BA Hons in Social Work. Since then, she has gained many years of experience working in the social care sector, predominantly with children. Barbara’s duties within these Local Authorities have included front line child protection, assessing risk, care planning, direct work with children and empowering parents to take control over their situation.

Barbara has been involved in producing reports for the court arena, including private law, she also assisted with Age Assessments for Local Authorities in determining ages of unaccompanied asylum seekers whilst ensuring female asylum seekers voices were heard. 

Barbara has obtained the following qualifications and has worked within the following organisations:

Level 5 NVQ Diploma

Barbara has obtained her Level 5 NVQ Diploma with Distinction in Management and Leadership.

BA Hons in Social Work

Barbara earned a BA Hons in Social Work, demonstrating her strong academic foundation and commitment to the field.

Facilitator of the “Freedom Programme”

Barbara is also trained to facilitate the DV Awareness “Freedom Programme” and PAMS training.

Youth Offending Service

Barbara’s career in social work began in 2000 when she volunteered for the Youth Offending Service as a Mentor for Young People who had committed criminal offences to fund their drug/alcohol dependency.

Wirral Borough Council

In 2002, Barbara began working as a Field Worker Assistant for Wirral Borough Council. She earned a BA HONS in Social Work in 2007 and has since accumulated extensive experience in the social care sector, primarily with children.

Older Persons Team

Barbara worked with the Nurse Practitioners for Older People (NPOP) Team, which helps older adults maintain their independence and safety at home.

Child/Adolescent Mental Health

Barbara has also worked with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) which is an NHS provided service that supports young people with their mental health and emotional well-being.

Women’s Aid

Barbara has worked with Women’s Aid, covering weekend night shifts, booking in families escaping domestic abuse, and managing risks to ensure residents’ safety.

Agency worker

Barbara has worked as an agency worker for Salford Council, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Council, and Cumbria Council.

Private Law

Barbara has conducted assessments for court care proceedings and private law cases.

Elaine Karema

Elaine, works alongside Barbara and has been a qualified registered Social Worker since October 2008. During her practice as a front-line social worker her skills have developed within child protection, child in need and children in care cases, undertaking direct work with children to obtain their wishes and feelings, and undertaking parenting assessments for the future care planning of the children and families. Elaine supports families throughout their journeys, and helps them to live a better life going forward. 

Elaine has obtained the following qualifications and has worked within the following organisations:

Qualified Nursery Nurse

Since 1990, Elaine she has accrued 25 years of experience of working in numerous childcare settings worldwide, such as day nurseries on the Wirral, England and Australia. 

BA Hons in Social Work

Elaine earned a BA Hons in Social Work, demonstrating her strong academic foundation and dedication to the field.

Level 5 NVQ Diploma

Elaine has obtained her Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership, and has spent time volunteering in Kenya, East Africa between 2010 and 2014.

Neuro Linguistic Training

Elaine has undertaken a counselling course and Neuro linguistic training (NLP) which focuses on the individual finding solutions to their own problems using motivational interviewing. 

Council Social Work

Elaine has worked for Wirral Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council as a social worker in the Assessment and Care Management teams. 

Private Law

Elaine has completed assessments for court care proceedings as well as Private law.

Our staff have undergone extensive training to be able to offer our services to families.

We have a team of safeguarding officers, family support workers, person centred practitioners and more, to provide a well-rounded group of individuals to help cater for each individual family’s needs.

Our team of highly qualified, comprehensively trained and dedicated family support workers are passionate and motivated; they share the same vision as the founders of the organisation in supporting parents make and sustain change whilst promoting health and wellbeing. 

Safeguarding Officer

Business Manger

Person Centred Practitioner

Regulatory Officer

Medication Lead

Senior Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers

House Keeper

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