Bernadette Wattam
My education and background has always been progressive, I left school and completed A Levels then continued on to do my nursing in which I specialised in Mental Health and Dementia. I then went on to train in the legal system supporting individuals who have been subject to crime.
After a short break in my working life to care for my daughter I then entered the world of education and trained as a Tutor/Assessor in Health and Social Care. I have progressed and upskilled myself here at One to One Support Services and trained as a Deputy Manager and then being fortunate enough to be offered the Role of Training Academy Manager, I am now completing my level 7 in business and management.
Statement of specialist interest areas
I have several specialist interest areas which cover a varied scale of knowledge and hands on experience. I have extensive training and occupational experience Dementia and Mental Health via my nursing training. I have also knowledge and understanding of the equality and diversity requirements within the overall society and support this in my life and role.
I have completed management level training in Prevent and Safeguarding and also deliver prevent and British Values and Medication Administration Course to support individuals administering medication in the community. I also run a 2 day Health and Social care awareness training course to refresh and support new staff and experienced staff entering the sector.
I am also a qualified counsellor level 3 and support my local community school as a school governor
Client's Feedback
, Tammy Rutherford-Thorpe
24/04/2017
For the past four weeks, I have enjoyed myself, Benny has been a good teacher and I have learned a lot, this has inspired me to go further and gain a lot more knowledge and understanding within the health and social care and childcare sector. (Level 1 Health and Social Care Qualification)
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24/04/2017
As soon as she came through the door she expressed a genuine concern and a warm caring attitude.
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26/04/2017
Everyone treated her with respect and dignity. She built up friendships with the staff.
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26/04/2017
Was helpful and gave me the knowledge to help put all the info into practice. (Prevent Training Course)
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19/06/2017
A very interesting and enjoyable afternoon, especially made much easier to follow by such an approachable tutor. (Induction)
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19/06/2017
The tutor was brilliant took time to explain everything, staff are there to help if needed you only have to ask and they are very happy to help, I enjoyed all the sessions as I have learnt more about caring. (Level 1 Health and Social Care Qualification)
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19/06/2017
I have really enjoyed this course and I've learned a lot of valued information and guidance in the health and social care sector, I find Benny and rest of her colleagues very welcoming and supportive to my needs and others too. (Level 1 Health and Social Care Qualification)
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19/06/2017
Just wanted to thank you and all the staff involved for the preparation and delivery of the training. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and very much appreciate all your hard work
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24/10/2017
I received my City and Guilds certificates for the training I undertook in July and just wanted to thank you and all the staff involved in the preparation and delivery of the training. (Level 1 Health and Social Care Qualification)
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31/10/2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and very much appreciate all your hard work.
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31/10/2017
The course has refreshed my knowledge and made me think of our own policy and procedures
I have learned a lot more about CVs and preparing yourself for interviews. It has been interesting to learn how to fill in application forms properly as well and how to answer questions in the correct manner when asked. (Level 1 Employability Qualification)