Katharine Staniforth

Working in a multi-agency disciplinary with social workers, family, educational teams and clinical teams to deliver a trauma informed therapeutic practice for children who have experienced early years trauma. Helping to treat children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD as well as PDA and ODD. Ensure that all relevant documentation and information is confidential to ensure that the children are safeguarded.

(Senior) Therapeutic parent at Halliwell Homes (2025-01 – Present)

• Working in a multi-agency disciplinary with social workers, family, educational teams and clinical teams to deliver a trauma informed therapeutic practice for children who have experienced early years trauma.
• Helping to treat children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD as well as PDA and ODD.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and information is confidential to ensure that the children are safeguarded.
• Senior role – run days at the residential home via shift plans, supervise new staff, ensure that all daily paperwork is completed to a high standard.

Ambassador for Recruitment and Outreach at University of Birmingham

• Helping to provide opportunities to children from low socio-economic backgrounds
• Delivering presentations and campus tours to large groups of people

Supervisor at Outreach Summer School Programme at University of Birmingham

• Giving children from low socio-economic backgrounds a taste of university life
• Leading a 30-person team

Social Secretary at University of Birmingham Social Netball

• Organising events for a club with over 300 members
• Being a friendly and trusted face for young adults

Administrative Assistant at Chesterfield's COVID Vaccination Centre

• Keeping track of vaccine appointments
• Dealing with paperwork
• Dealing with enquiry calls

Playworker at Clifford Primary School

• Dealing with behavioural issues
• Looking after children with special needs and learning difficulties

MSc in Psychology – University of Birmingham (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Birmingham

Level 3 diploma in Residential childcare – TQUK (2026-08-27)

A levels in Psychology, Sociology, History

GCSEs in English, Maths, and others