Nellie’s Managing Director is Ben Slater. Ben is a highly qualified, professional and experienced Social Worker; Ben has worked as a Social Worker for various local authorities as well as managing a children’s centre. Ben is passionate about having a positive impact on people’s lives and local communities. Ben received a 1st Class honours degree from the University of Lincoln, and has been a guest lecturer at several universities and currently supports students as a practice supervisor. Ben is an accredited financial vulnerability assessor, Montreal cognitive assessor and ACEII Assessor.

Kerry Slater, our Director of Operations, is a standout leader with a remarkable background. Armed with a master's degree in forensic anthropology and a bachelor's degree in forensic science, Kerry's academic achievements speak to her dedication to her field.

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As our resident expert in Life Expectancy Kerry is also a fellow of the Royal Anthroplogical Institute.

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Kerry's commitment to excellence guarantees that your experience with Nellie will be nothing short of exceptional.

Louise is a qualified and registered Social Worker with a master’s degree in international human rights.  Louise has worked with adults and older people since 2002 in varied social care roles including as a university lecturer program lead. Louise currently supports students from Oxford Brookes university as a practice educator. Louise is an emphatic but professional and will strive to achieve the very best for all stakeholders. Louise is an accredited financial vulnerability assessor, Montreal cognitive assessor and ACEII Assessor.

Seanne holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Social Work from Oxford Brookes  University and is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and Social Care Wales.

Seanne has over 10 years experience in adult social care and has worked with adults who live with diagnoses of dementia, Autism, and learning disabilities. Seanne is an accredited financial vulnerability assessor and Montreal cognitive assessor.

Katy is our Administrator, our front of house.

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Katy has a wealth of experience in customer service and her passion for customer excellence has led her to study for qualifications in business administration and qualifying in the Lichtenberg financial assessment process.

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Katy has completed additional training to specialise in the personal independence payment process to allow her to offer expert support in this area. 

Mandy is a qualified Social Worker who holds a BSc in Social Work from Birmingham City University and is registered with Social Work England.

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Mandy has over ten years of experience working in the health and social care system and has worked with adults who live with a diagnosis of dementia. Mandy also has substantial experience in advocating for young people who are in care. Mandy is an accredited financial vulnerability assessor, Montreal cognitive assessor and ACEII Assessor.

Amelia is our dedicated Administrator at Nellie Supports. She holds BTEC qualifications in Health and Social Care and has gained excellent customer service experience through her previous roles in hospitality.

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Amelia joined us as an apprentice and successfully completed her NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. Following her apprenticeship, she has continued her journey with us, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to the team.

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Debbie holds a 2:1 BSc from the University of Lincoln and is a certified Social Worker as well as a Best Interests Assessor. She is registered with Social Work England, reflecting her qualifications and dedication to her profession.

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Debbie has gained over eighteen years of experience and knowledge from her work in the health and social care sector, with experience as a Mental Health Social Worker and Deputy care home manager. 

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Debbie is an accredited Montreal Cognitive Assessor and Lichtenberg Financial Vulnerability Assessor. 

Chris is a qualified Social Worker who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, qualifying in 2005 and is registered with Social Work England.

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​Chris has gained over thirteen years of experience working with vulnerable adolescents and supporting adults who live with a diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Dementia, Autism and learning disabilities.

Ashleigh is a highly accomplished Social Worker, duly registered with Social Work England and Social Care Wales. She graduated with first-class honours in Social Work from Staffordshire University, setting a high standard for her subsequent endeavors.

In addition to her primary qualifications, Ashleigh holds accreditation as a Montreal Cognitive Assessor and a Financial Vulnerability Assessor, adding depth to her already diverse skill set.​

Funmi Sobanke is a highly accomplished Marketing Executive, bringing extensive expertise and innovative strategies to the Nellie Supports team.

She graduated with honours in Marketing from Lagos State University and earned her MSc in Digital Marketing with Distinction from the University of Lincoln, showcasing her dedication and excellence in the field.

Tahlia is our dedicated Administration Assistant at Nellie Supports. She holds an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and has gained extensive experience in customer service and administration through various roles.

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Tahlia joined us with a rich background, having worked as an Energy Specialist at Eon and a mortgage assessor at Clever Mortgages. Her roles have equipped her with the skills to handle customer queries,  and provide exceptional support.

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Cindy is a qualified Social Worker with a BCs in Social Work from University of Chichester, and
is registered with Social Work England.

Cindy has a wealth of experience spanning over twenty years working with children and young
people with disabilities and mental health conditions. This includes working with adults with
disabilities and mental health conditions.

Cindy is an accredited Montreal Cognitive Assessor and Mental Capacity Assessor.

Olga Chelidoni is a Chartered Psychologist with a PhD in Occupational Health Psychology from the University of Surrey. Her research was focused on cognitive functioning deficits in employees, biofeeedback and mental health.

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Olga has collaborated in research projects with the University of Sussex and Brighton & Sussex Medical School. She has clinical experience having worked as a Senior Mental Health Support Worker and at Cygnet Healthcare.

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Olga is an accredited Montreal Cognitive Assessor and financial vulnerability assessor.

Ammy Samuel is an accomplished Mental Capacity Assessor with a completed MSc in Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry from Queen Mary’s University of London. With a solid foundation in psychology, Ammy brings her expertise to supporting individuals through the mental capacity assessment process, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

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Her extensive experience includes working with individuals facing complex behavioural challenges, developing support plans, and conducting in-depth assessments. 

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Ammy is an accredited Montreal Cognitive Assessor and financial vulnerability assessor.