Amanda Wakerley

Compassionate and experienced Support Worker and Carer with extensive experience supporting adults and young people with complex needs including cerebral palsy, brain injury, autism, and learning disabilities. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, safeguarding, behavioural support, medication support and promoting independence. Experienced working in both residential settings and community care, as well as providing 1-to-1 complex support.

A reliable and adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is confident responding to challenging situations while maintaining dignity and respect for service users. Full UK driving licence with experience travelling between clients.

Self-Employed Support Worker / Carer - Self-Employed

(2021-09)

Providing one-to-one care for individuals with complex needs.

• Supporting a young man with cerebral palsy, brain injury and visual impairment
• Supporting a young woman with acute autism
• Supporting a client with learning disabilities
• Assisting with personal care, daily routines and community activities
• Supporting independence and social engagement
• Overnight support and monitoring
• Liaising with families and healthcare professionals
• Travelling regularly between client locations

Support Worker - Outcomes First Group - Kirkby Lonsdale

(2020-02 - 2020-10)

Worked in a residential children's home supporting young people with complex needs including autism and learning disabilities.

• Providing person-centred care and emotional support
• Supporting behavioural and sensory needs
• Encouraging positive routines and independence
• Maintaining safeguarding and safety at all times
• Completing daily reports and documentation
• Supporting education and structured activities

Support Worker (Bank) - Thera Trust - Bolton

(2018-11 - 2019-09)

Supported adults with learning disabilities living independently in the community.

• Personal care and medication support
• Helping with household tasks and finances
• Supporting community access and social activities
• Promoting independence and wellbeing
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults

Temporary Support Worker - Anchor Housing

(2021-03 - 2021-06)

Provided support for vulnerable adults in supported housing via Hays Recruitment.

• Welfare checks and wellbeing support
• Assisting residents with daily living
• Reporting maintenance or safety concerns
• Ensuring residents had access to support services

Foster Carer - Bolton Council / Cambian Group

Provided foster care for children with complex behavioural and emotional needs.

• Full-time care and supervision
• Behaviour management and emotional support
• Liaising with CAMHS, social workers and schools
• Writing daily reports and attending professional meetings
• Safeguarding and ensuring stable routines

GCSE - English - Darwen Vale High School