About Us
CLIVE JARRETT - DIRECTOR
Clive qualified as a social worker 1982 and has over 30 years experience in social care. For the past 10 years he has specialized in service provision for adults with brain injuries. In 1999 he set up a community brain injury service of which he was service manager, with responsibility for coordinating service provision for around 40 clients.
Previously Clive worked with numerous client groups in a variety of settings. He has run day centres for those with physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, and residential homes for children. Clive was instrumental in establishing an innovative drop-in service for HIV sufferers and an equipment service and club for deaf people.
Clive has a wealth of management experience, including responsibility for a local authority occupational therapy team. He has extensive training experience and has been an external examiner for the Central Council for the Education and Training in Social Work.
Clives proven ability to build a relationship with brain injured clients has resulted in a reputation which means he is sought out for work in this field. He has succeeded with many clients who have been described as difficult or hostile, as a result of his ability to identify and effective means of communicating with them.
NATALIE SMITH - DIRECTOR
Natalie graduated from Royal Holloway College, University of London with a BSc in Psychology in 2002. Her interest in the subject developed during her time studying and having left university she decided to translate her theoretical knowledge into practice by pursuing employment with an organisation providing a service for brain injured clients living in the community.
Her flair and empathy were immediately apparent and her employers facilitated her interest in psychology by acknowledging her desire to continue with her academic career. In 2004 Natalie obtained a Masters degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology.
Natalie has a proven track record of successful client contact and has quickly established a reputation for her dynamic and thoughtful approach to her client’s difficulties.
The combination of Clive’s years of experience both inside local government and community settings and Natalie’s familiarity with contemporary psychological theories means this new company is able to deliver a service which incorporates all that is best in innovation and client self determination in developing effective community strategies through CCR.
The BIS Services Ltd, blends together numerous years of practical experience, knowledge and skills within the brain injury field and is able to provide tailor made solutions relating to the support of individuals.
