Jutta Hearne
Support Worker for Housing
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About
A focused, multi-skilled individual that has a positive can-do attitude and copes well under pressure. In previous positions has dealt with a large variety of different tasks, all of which were performed to a high standard in busy workplace settings. Possessing a good sense of humour and pleasant manner, with excellent interpersonal skills, a good record of loyalty and an efficient timekeeper.
A quick learner with new processes. Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. Now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience whilst also furthering personal and professional development.
Experience
Support Worker for Housing - YMCA - Minehead
(2024-04)
Altogether responsible for 18 rooms/flats for young people and adults over 25 years. In a team these clients receive support on a daily basis with the goal to be able to move-on into independent living.
- Working according to policies and guidelines.
- Responsible for daily logs and handovers including risk assessments and risk management plans, focussing on what is needed for each individual according to their care plan.
- Organising support sessions with clients with the focus on moving into independent living.
- Establishing contact with various agencies, for example with work coaches and charities.
- Working together with West Somerset Council and Magna Housing.
- Working together with Leaving Care Workers, doctors and mental health professionals.
- Supporting clients; gaining life skills and helping them to work towards future goals.
- Organising activities for vulnerable residents with difficult backgrounds, whilst encouraging engagement and positive outcomes.
- Working 1:1 and in groups to offer support, advice and guidance and working on positive trusting relationships using a trauma-informed approach.
Support Worker - Phoenix Learning and Care - Tiverton
(2022-02 - 2023-10)
Support Worker - Keys Group - Taunton
(2019-11 - 2021-11)
Residential Care home for Children. Maintaining a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and cultural needs of children and young people.
- Working according to guidelines and relevant legislation.
- Responsible for conducting risk assessments and completing incident logs.
- Organising and planning a variety of activities.
- Providing a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment where children/young people could feel safe.
- Speaking to families and social workers.
- Establishing positive relationships children in residential care and helping with life skills.
- Ensuring that each young person's care plan was followed and amended and appropriate to reflect their needs.
- Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare - cooking, cleaning and general maintenance around the home.
- Ensuring that care plans were up to date.
- Providing a positive role model and offering advice, guidance, and assistance.
- Supporting young people on a 1:1 basis with a trauma informed approach.
Teacher/Primary Assistant - Day Care Centre Reutlingen - Reutlingen, Germany
(2013 - 2017)
Responsible for assisting in the educational and social development of pupils.
- Assisting and support students with a variety of subjects.
- Engaging and motivating students.
- Speaking to parents, holding meetings and consultations.
- Managing resources effectively.
- Overseeing the artwork activities, providing art therapy.
- Achieving and maintain high standards of care and education.
- Planning, preparing, and reviewing the school curriculum with other staff.
- Ensuring all Health & Safety policies are always implemented and adhered to.
Staff - Day home for schoolchildren - Böblingen, Germany
(2012-11 - 2013-10)
Staff - Day Care Centre Tübingen - Tübingen, Germany
(2011-12 - 2012-01)
Staff - Day home for schoolchildren - Tübingen, Germany
(2001-10 - 2010-12)
Staff - Day Care Centre Stuttgart - Stuttgart, Germany
(2001-04 - 2001-09)
Staff - Working and travelling - Spain
(2001-01 - 2001-03)
Staff - Toddler group - Tübingen, Germany
(1999-12 - 2000-12)
Staff - Working and travelling - Australia
(1997-10 - 1999-11)
Staff - Day Care Centre Reutlingen - Reutlingen, Germany
(1994-08 - 1997-09)
Staff - Laura-Schradin-School - Reutlingen, Germany
(1993-09 - 1994-07)
Staff - Kindergarten Tübingen - Tübingen, Germany
(1992-07 - 1993-08)
Education
NVQ Level 3 - The Keys Group, GP Strategies (2020-11 - 2021-11)
Art Therapy - German Institute for Relaxation Techniques Communication (2016-10 - 2017-10)
Pilates Instructor - Reutlingen Health Academy (2008-09 - 2008-11)
Social Pedagogy - Training College for Nursery School, Herrenberg (1989-08 - 1992-06)
Childcare - Training College for Childcare, Herrenberg (1987-08 - 1989-07)