Nicola Beresford...
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I am a devoted mother to my three children, six-year-old twins and a 25-year-old. I have lived in the Cheshire area with my partner and children for the past 15 years.
I completed my Degree in Social Work at Keele University in 2007 and later progressed by completing a Graduate Certificate in Practice Education via Bournemouth University in 2015.
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After qualifying in 2007, I secured a post as a Children’s Service Practitioner at NSPCC, Crewe, where I gained nine years’ invaluable experience, knowledge and skills working directly with children, young people and their families.
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I have extensive experience of developing and delivering bespoke interventions on a 1:1 basis focusing on various aspects of children’s emotional health and well-being, such as self-esteem, loss and separation, behaviour management, problem solving, understanding and managing feelings.
I also have experience in delivering accredited group intervention programmes to children and young people facing multiple adversities including domestic abuse and substance misuse.
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All the above interventions have been informed by evidence based holistic assessments. I have demonstrated the ability to analytically assess all dynamics of family life and the child’s world to develop effective interventions which evidence positive outcomes.
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As a Practice Educator, I have experience of supporting students and newly qualified social workers with their professional development and practice. I have also facilitated training packages and workshops at a regional and local level.