Leslie A

Previous Care Coordinator (Social Prescriber) looking for Occupational Therapy opportunity

Talent

CambridgeMember since September 25, 2026

High stress tolerancePerson‑centred communicationIdentifying and assessing individual needs, barriers, and strengthsProblem‑solvingTime‑managementFacilitating group wellbeing sessionsEmpathic communicationTherapeutic communication skillsEthical frameworks in health and social careCounselling theoryMental health and wellbeing theoriesTherapeutic relationships and behaviour changeReflective practiceActive listeningSystmOneCommunity outreachService development

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High stress tolerancePerson‑centred communicationIdentifying and assessing individual needs, barriers, and strengthsProblem‑solvingTime‑management

About

Friendly and compassionate healthcare professional with strong therapeutic communication skills and experience supporting individuals with diverse needs. Emotionally resilient, grounded in challenging situations, and confident building rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Keen to develop clinically within Occupational Therapy and motivated to progress toward studying a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

Care Coordinator (Social Prescriber) at Meridian-Placed in Monkfield Medical Practice (2022-10 – 2026-05)

Completed person‑centred assessments and developed care plans focused on wellbeing, independence, and meaningful daily activity
Supported individuals with diverse physical, social, and mental health needs, helping them overcome barriers to participation
Collaborated with MDTs (GPs, nurses, safeguarding teams, social care, community organisations) to review progress and adjust interventions
Coordinated patient pathways, referrals, and follow‑up to ensure continuity of care
Used therapeutic communication and active listening to build rapport and support behaviour change
Helped patients access community groups, rehabilitation activities, and social‑connection opportunities
Provided emotional support to vulnerable or socially isolated individuals using counselling‑informed skills
Promoted self‑management, resilience, and preventative health approaches
Escalated concerns appropriately and maintained accurate clinical records using SystmOne
Facilitated wellbeing and creative groups (e.g., community art group, Kintsugi Hope) to support confidence, routine, and social engagement
Organised community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of local health and wellbeing services
Contributed to service development by supporting policy updates, quality improvement, and ongoing professional learning

Customer Service Specialist at Abcam (2016-01 – 2022-08)

Developed strong communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills in a fast‑paced environment, managing complex queries with professionalism and empathy.

Early Administrative & Customer‑Facing Roles at Various (2013 – 2016)

Office support, procurement, customer service, and airport operations roles, developing strong communication, organisation, problem‑solving, and public‑facing service skills.