Ross & Forsyth Consultancy Limited

ROSS & FORSYTH
CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Centrally located within the UK, Derbyshire based Bridgette provides a wide range of Independent Social Work services.

Services

Reg 44 & Quality Assurance Visits

Independent visits throughout England including a detailed report, inspection of compliance, scrutiny, friendly advice and support.

Independent Reviewing Officer For Foster Carer Reviews

To assist Local Authorities, I provide visits to children and young people throughout the United Kingdom.

Adoption/Guardianship Assessments Including Kafala

Delivering training including to care givers of children and young adults.Trauma informed practise, safeguarding, transition & LGBTQ+

Independent Social Worker

I am an independent social worker dedicated to helping children grow emotionally strong, confident and supported in every area of their lives. With years of professional experience working in child welfare, family services and community-based programs, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and empowering space for children and their families.

My work is grounded in empathy, respect and a deep understanding of child development. Every child’s journey is different and I believe in meeting them where they are emotionally, socially and developmentally to help them move toward a brighter and healthier future.

To empower every child and family I work with by providing supportive, accessible, and evidence-based social work services that promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and healthy family connections.

01 Independent Consultant

I have extensive experience in the Social Care sector and offer services UK wide.

02 Independent Visits

I provide evidence based Reg 44 reports as well as pre-registration visits.

03 Independent Support

I provide impartial advice, assistance and ongoing support to all clients.

Driven By Values

Bridgette can help you aspire both individually and as a business. Bridgette’s experience in Social Work can assist with your compliance of statutory legislation and regulations.

Bridgette’s experience offers a fully professional and confidential service to clients and can also assist in the professionalism of your service, how your service operates and the quality of the service you provide.

If you require any further information or would like to discuss how Ross & Forsyth Consultancy can help your service thrive, please contact Bridgette by email today.

Testimonials

What Clients Say

We were in need of an Independent Social Worker to support family time with our granddaughter in our own home. We were lucky enough to be referred to Bridgette who supported our family time for almost three months on a weekly basis.

Bridgette made a very difficult time much easier, she was very responsive and was able to accommodate our needs very quickly. Communication was clear and concise, using language that was easy to understand. She demonstrated a high degree of professionalism without alienating us with “Social Worker” speak. Bridgette was kind and considerate and offered patient guidance to allow our family time to be stress free and a really happy occasion. She seamlessly fitted into the family, without being intrusive. Given the stress we had experienced over the past year and half Bridgette was an important figure in supporting us to strengthen family bonds and building confidence. We are thankful for her support, kindness and understanding. We would have no hesitation in recommending her.

- A&H Malik

What Clients Say

My son was 7 years old and was going through a tricky behavioural time at school. I engaged the services of Bridgette Cussens who helped me navigate this period. She explained how boundaries and routine were paramount and stressed it was important that we all as in myself, my partner and teachers responded to my son’s behaviour in the same way and to focus on praising and rewarding the positive behaviour rather than at time focussing on the negative. With Bridgette’s constant communication, support and encouragement in time my son’s behaviour improved significantly and clearer boundaries and routines were established. Thank you Bridgette for helping through this period.

- Emma T

What Clients Say

Bridgette is a highly skilled and committed Independent Social Worker who demonstrates excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. She has the ability to process and evaluate complex, and at times sensitive, information with clarity and balance, always keeping the child’s best interests at the centre of her practice. Bridgette contributes thoughtfully to discussions, raises appropriate challenges where necessary, and applies her professional knowledge and experience to support sound decision-making. She is reliable, trustworthy, and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of her work. Bridgette also promotes safeguarding and anti-discriminatory practice effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues whilst maintaining her own independent perspective.

- Joanne S

What Clients Say

Have known Bridgette for a number of years, both professionally and personally, and have always found her to be an open, honest, and highly committed individual. She demonstrates a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

Bridgette possesses excellent interpersonal skills and would make an outstanding advocate for young people. She has the patience and empathy required to build trusting relationships, recognising that some children may take time to open up. Through perseverance, understanding, and a calm, supportive approach, she creates a safe environment in which young people feel valued, respected, and empowered.

I have no hesitation in recommending Bridgette for any role involving the care, support and advocacy of children and young people