Debbie is the Registered Manager for Young Adults Homes and Young Adults Short Breaks.

Debbie has over 24 years’ experience working with individuals who have epilepsy, learning difficulties, autism, communication & behavioural difficulties.

She has a Level 7 leadership and management certificate, Level 5 certificate in health and social care for children and young adults, a Diploma in social care, D32 Assessors Award, British Sign Language Level 1 and a group training certificate. She has completed a BILD accredited course in behaviour management and guides staff supporting individuals who present behaviour difficulties.

Other relevant qualifications include: IOSH certificate in Health & Safety, Infection Control Level 2, CACHE / Administration of Medication, First Aid at Work, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Children and Young People S.A.C. Cert, including Prevent and Channel guidance, Equality & Diversity and Safer Recruitment. In addition, Debbie has attended a 5-day course to be a trained intervenor, enabling her to work with individuals who have multi-sensory impairments.