Specialist profile

Mrs Bernice Scott-Field
Contact details
Address: 9 Churchill Way
City: Watchet
County: Somerset
Postal Code: TA23 0JQ
Telephone: +447502242309
Professional information
Specialism: Adult Services, Mental Health
Location: England: South West
Profile:

As a social worker (25 years) and best interest assessor (BIA 12 years), I am a dynamic worker and leader with exceptional experience in managing staff and delivering high quality social care services. I used to be the Deputy for a large council, overseeing over 1000 deputyship clients with 25 staff. I also led the DoLS service. I have honed my training and people development skills. I am passionate regarding human rights and the mental capacity act, mental health and safeguarding intervention with adults. I am known for my integrity, honesty and work ethic, delivering outcomes and making a difference.

I work with: Coaching/ mentoring of social workers, Complaints, Direct work with service users, Local authority departments, NHS organisations, Private/ independent sector, Quality assurance, Supervision, Training and tutoring, Voluntary sector
Qualifications:

Master of Social Work/DipSW

Professional registrations: Social Work England
Extra skills:

Mental Health Social Worker - Ex AMHP
BIA
Lead DoLS signatory
National Trainer of Deputyship
Volunteer with local groups
Mentorship
Safeguarding Adults
Strategy and leadership