Jodie Canavan

Deputy Service Manager at Twyford Care Group (2026-01 – Present)

As a deputy service manager, I lead and support a team of Support Workers in delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care. I support service users to achieve independence, manage daily living activities, and improve their mental and physical wellbeing through writing and implementing tailored support plans and risk assessments. I also provide mentoring and guidance to staff, oversee medication management, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies.

I coordinate with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals, maintain accurate records, and monitor the effectiveness of support delivery to promote positive outcomes and high standards of care.

Support Worker at Twyford Care Group (2025-04 – 2026-01)

As a Mental Health Support Worker, I provided person-centred support tailored to each service user's individual needs, ensuring that all care and support align with personalised plans and the overall goals of each service user. I supported individuals in developing and maintaining independence in all areas of daily living, including managing personal and domestic responsibilities, by offering appropriate guidance, information, and encouragement. My role involved promoting both mental and physical well-being, helping service users to recognise and manage factors that affect their mental and physical health, and providing emotional and practical support to enhance their quality of life.

I also assisted with medical and welfare needs in accordance with established medication and safeguarding policies, maintaining accurate documentation and records. Additionally, I contributed to the development, implementation, and review of support plans, monitored the effectiveness of support delivery, and report findings to senior staff. Throughout my work, I maintained a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, while undertaking duties that support the smooth and effective operation of the service.

Children's Residential Support Worker at Hazelmont Care Home (2023-04 – 2025-04)

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, I am responsible for working in a team to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people living in the care setting. My primary role is to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the children, assisting with their daily activities and routines while offering stability and structure in their lives. I support the children with personal care, mealtimes, and general housekeeping, ensuring they have a comfortable and secure living environment.

In addition to providing practical care, I am actively involved in behaviour management, using positive reinforcement techniques to promote appropriate behaviours and assist the children in their emotional and social development. I encourage healthy relationships with peers and staff members, helping the children navigate their personal challenges. Safeguarding the children under my care is also a critical aspect of my role, ensuring their safety by following safeguarding protocols and reporting concerns to the relevant authorities when necessary.

Collaboration with colleagues and other professionals is essential as we work together to assess risks and contribute to the creation of individualized care plans for each child. I maintain accurate and up-to-date records of each child's well-being, progress, and any incidents that occur. Additionally, I am involved in crisis management, using calm and effective communication to handle challenging situations and ensure the safety and well-being of all the children in the home.

This role allows me to develop essential skills in behaviour management, communication, crisis resolution, and teamwork, all while contributing to a supportive, caring environment for the children.

Work Placement / Associate Forensic Psychologist at Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd (2022-07 – 2023-04)

I have completed a 30-week full-time work placement at Forensic Psychology Practice Ltd as part of my studies for a Forensic Psychology degree at the University of Portsmouth. This entails summarising court documents, completing clinical interviews, administering and scoring psychometrics, and writing a full psychological report on each client. Once this placement ended, I was offered a job as an associate Forensic Psychologist.

Nursery Practitioner at Earlswood early years nursery (2020-07 – 2023-04)

At Earlswood nursery, I was one of the few creative and energetic Nursery Practitioners with a love for children. I ensured that all children attending the setting received high quality care, were kept safe, received rich and stimulating play experiences to meet their needs. I observed, supported, and extended children's learning through appropriate planning using Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.

I maintained accurate and effective records as well as working in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. I demonstrated good practice regarding special needs and inclusion. The job has been highly rewarding by supporting each individual child's growth, development and progress and challenging them further, facilitating the formation of relationships and bonds with other children and childcare practitioners, helping each child to channel the powers of their inquisitive minds and busy hands to unlock their own creativity, confidence, and energy.

Nursery Staff at The Wendy House Day Nursery (2019-06 – 2020-06)

My duties were to meet the children and settle them into their daily routine. I helped feed, clean and care for the children that were between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old adapting to each child and their individual needs. To monitor and assist them through play ensuring that they are in a safe environment.

To raise any issues identified with the manager that may be a cause for concern such as safeguarding or learning or development problems. I would speak with parents at the end of each day to inform them of how their child had behaved during the day and to report to them any minor accidents such as small cuts and bruises caused through play.

Staff at Planet play (2019-01 – 2019-06)

My duties included front of house meeting and greeting parents and their children, organizing the party games, menus, entertainment and making sure specific dietary requirements were obtained and followed. I also took payment for entry, food and drink and processed these efficiently. I also had to help ensure that all play equipment was deep cleaned on a regular basis and assist with the cleaning.

Master's in Forensic Psychology – Birmingham City University

BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology – University of Portsmouth

A-Levels – Solihull Sixth Form College

GCSEs – CTC Kingshurst Academy