Angela Docherty

I am a committed and experienced individual. I have worked within the care sector for many years and worked within different care settings. I have a good value base and understanding of the issues vulnerable service users face and I believe that a person-centred approach enables individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed choices and have the best outcomes.

I have experience of working with some of the hardest to reach individuals, clients who had disengaged with services completely or did not actively engage with services. Many were sleeping rough on the streets of Glasgow and many living within hostel and B&B accommodations. I was able to build positive working relationships with these individuals and supported them to engage with appropriate services.

Having worked in social care for many years I have a good understanding of the needs of individuals specifically in relation to addiction, mental health and social deprivation and I am aware of the stigma that can be attached in local communities.

Recovery Worker - With you

(2024-12)

I have recently started as a recovery worker with With You. In this role I will be supporting clients facing challenges with addiction. I will be carrying out care plans, risk assessments and reviews. I will liaise with other agencies and supports beneficial to my clients needs.

Social Work Assistant - Argyll and Bute Council

(2013-03 - 2024-12)

I currently work in the community care team providing support to adults who require support to live in the community. I carry out assessments of individuals and provide access to a range of resources through care planning and reviewing. Supports include care at home, access to care homes, respite, facilitating hospital discharges. I work alongside other professionals from various agencies in the community to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

Addiction Worker - Glasgow City Council, Social Work Services

(2007-08 - 2013-03)

Working within a multi-disciplinary addiction team supporting individuals dependent on drugs and/or alcohol and/or with a range of complex needs due to mental, physical health and social issues. We provided access to drug/alcohol treatment such as community and inpatient detoxification, protective medication, opiate replacement therapy, community based and residential rehabilitation,, recovery communities, harm education advice and interventions, access to tier 4 services. As a care manager I held a caseload of up to around 80 clients.

I would carry out assessments, care/recovery plans and reviews. The purpose of my role was to help individuals regain and sustain a stable lifestyle.

Assertive Outreach worker - SAMH Connect services

(2005-04 - 2007-08)

Working with service users experiencing homelessness, living in hostel type environments, supported accommodations and rough sleepers. Many had led extremely chaotic lifestyles due to addiction issues and/or mental/physical health issues. I supported clients to access appropriate services to address their health, wellbeing and social issues.

I attended appointments with them, care managers, criminal justice, lawyers, GP’s etc ensuring positive engagement. I was involved in the initial visits, assessment, care planning and reviewing of support needs.

Support Worker - Lorreto Care

(2003-08 - 2005-04)

Working as part of the hostel decommissioning team within Glasgow, working with male residents with a range of issues, the majority of whom had long term experience living in hostels and had become institutionalised. I supported the residents to move on into more suitable accommodation to suit their individual needs. I supported them to engage with appropriate services to enable them to maintain their independence in the community, housing support, care managers, addiction teams, criminal justice, voluntary work placements etc.

I was involved in the initial visits, assessments, care planning and reviewing of support needs.

Care Assistant - Wyndford Locks Nursing Home

(1996-01 - 2001-07)

Working as a care assistant in a nursing home for frail and elderly residents. My role included supporting residents with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing and maintaining hygiene. Assisting at meals times, toileting and laundry duties. Assisting the medical staff with the administering of medication. Accompany residents to any external appointments and encourage residents to participate in social and recreational activities.

Access to Nursing (2002-06)

HNC Social Care (2003-06)

Standard Grade - English - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Mathematics - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Chemistry - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Modern Studies - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Accounting and Finance - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Office and information Studies - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)

Standard Grade - Spanish - John Paul Academy (1989 - 1994)