Jess Drewery

Eligible to work in the UK: Yes. Highest Level of Education: A levels. Currently pursuing a degree in forensic and criminological psychology. Willing to relocate: Anywhere.

Mental Health Support Worker at Cygnet (2026-05 – Present)

Provide person-centred care to women with complex mental health needs, including Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder, within a secure hospital setting. Developed relationships to support emotional regulation and recovery, whilst assisting residents in applying coping strategies informed by approaches. Support daily living activities to promote independence, and worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.

• Risk assessment and management, including monitoring for self-harm and suicide risk
• Responded to incidents using de-escalation and trauma-informed techniques

Activities Assistant at Anavo-Shavington (2025-02 – Present)

Work as an Activities Assistant in a nursing home supporting vulnerable residents, many of whom have specific physical or mental health needs such as dementia, learning disabilities, or long-term conditions. This role has really helped me grow in confidence, improve my communication skills, and given me great experience working in a care-focused environment.

• Planning and running daily activities that are tailored to each resident's needs and abilities, helping to keep them engaged, active, and socially included
• Communicating with a wide range of people, including those who have difficulty speaking or understanding, and building positive relationships with both residents and their families
• Creating individual activity plans, organising group events, and making sure everything runs smoothly and safely
• Taking care of paperwork and activity logs, and working closely with care staff to support each resident's wellbeing
• Answering calls and directing them to the right staff
• Handling queries from families and visitors, solving problems where I can, or passing them on to the right person
• Being a friendly and professional first point of contact for anyone coming into the home

Waitress at Warner Leisure Hotels (2023-01 – 2025-02)

I have experience working in a fast paced, high frequency environment with one to one customer service and problem solving skills designed to satisfy guests and provide a seamless service.

Care Assistant at Akari care Church house (2022-06 – 2023-02)

I have been a very committed hands on carer, I have been trusted with a lot of responsibility, and learnt the ways of care. I thoroughly enjoy my care work and find the job extremely rewarding. I also have previous experience in restaurant work in two different vacancies so my social skills are very developed.

Criminal Defence Solicitor Work Experience at FMB Blackburn (2025-08 – 2025-08)

3 days work experience shadowing criminal defence solicitors.

• Shadowed solicitors, observing case preparation and client interactions
• Gained insight into communicating effectively with offenders, building rapport, and managing emotional responses
• Learned how psychological understanding informs legal practice and client support
• Observed collaboration within the legal team and ethical considerations when working with vulnerable clients

Prison Visit - Offender Behaviour Programme Shadowing at Brinsford Prison (2025-09 – 2025-09)

Shadowing Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitators.

• Shadowed Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitators delivering lessons on anger management and pro-social behaviour
• Gained insight into programme design, behavioural interventions, and offender rehabilitation
• Observed collaboration between prison staff, psychologists, and facilitators to support prisoner development and reduce reoffending
• Developed understanding of practical applications of psychology in correctional settings and ethical considerations

Youth Justice Service Panel Member at Youth Justice Service (Present)

I am a volunteer for the Youth Justice, working along side the youth justice team and social workers in helping and redirecting young people involved in the justice system.

• Observed and learned about risk assessment, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency working
• Built positive and professional relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds and maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical and safeguarding guidelines
• Developed communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills when engaging with service users and professionals

Volunteer - Youth Hub at YMCA (Present)

I am a volunteer at the YMCA, working at the Youth Hub providing support and activities.

A Level in English literature and language – Brine leas-Nantwich, Cheshire (2022-09 – 2024-05)

A Level in Media Studies – Brine leas-Nantwich, Cheshire (2022-09 – 2024-05)

A Level in Psychology – Brine leas-Nantwich, Cheshire (2022-09 – 2024-05)

Bachelor's Degree in Forensic and Criminological Psychology