Highly motivated, self-disciplined individual with experience in Health and Social Care
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I am a highly motivated, self-disciplined individual who is always willing to expand my knowledge and progress. I have experience of paid work and voluntary work within a variety of positions, mainly within the Health and Social Care sector. My passions include mental health, children and young people, education, and animals. All previous experience has involved working with others and liaising with numerous professionals providing transferable skills such as customer service, admin, and others.
Trauma-Informed Specialist Support Worker - Private - Family home
(2023-03)
Supporting, within the family home, a teenager with complex needs including Autism, attachment disorder and trauma.
Founder/Director/Activity Lead - Delilah's Umbrella-Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire
(2017-05)
Founder/Director and volunteer for Delilah's Umbrella; a mental health charity specialising in using animals as a therapeutic resource for mental health problems for a broad range of individuals and groups. We also attend a range of country shows promoting our objectives. Part of our services include education on animal husbandry, local wildlife and conservation, woodworking, art, etc.
Home Carer - Private - Herefordshire
(2022-01 - 2026-01)
Supporting an elderly gentleman with mobility, medication, personal care, appointments, physio, meal preparations and maintaining independence where possible.
Online Support Worker - Hope Support Services - Herefordshire
(2022-08 - 2022-11)
Providing support online to children & young people dealing with a family health crisis. Liaising with parents/guardians, schools, & other professionals.
Senior Support Worker - Carbrey Group Ltd - Gloucester
(2019-07 - 2022-07)
A residential home for 1-3 young people (boys and girls) living within the care system. The role involves working 1-1 or 2-1 with the residents, supporting them to obtain an education & participate in hobbies & interests. Day-to-day tasks include keeping detailed & accurate records, health & safety within the home, administering medication & providing a therapeutic environment. We work with the PACE model in our practice & follow trauma-informed care.
Volunteer - Rare Breeds Survival Trust - Gloucestershire
(2009-01 - 2018-01)
Dedicated member and volunteer for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust which involves promoting awareness of the charity and endangered British farm animals through promotional stands at various country shows throughout Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As I own a smallholding I am able to give members of the public genuine advice on particular animals using my own experiences and knowledge that I have learnt through my own research and other animal owners.
Care Assistant - Family Values Care - Tewkesbury
(2016-12 - 2017-05)
Supporting elderly clients within their own homes, completing domestic chores and some personal care where required. Ensuring medication has been taken. Liaising with the other care assistants and family members of the clients to ensure a high level of consistent care is achieved. Completion of handover notes after every visit.
Therapeutic Care Worker - Marlowe Child and Family Services - Gloucester
(2015-03 - 2016-12)
Supporting young people in care with their daily routines, administering medication, encouraging them to attend education, encouraging them to attend Psychological sessions, supporting them to attend medical appointments, supporting them to engage in activities and hobbies. Building their independence.
Volunteer Mentor - Young Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire
(2014-09 - 2015-10)
At the moment I work with NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young adults. I meet with my mentee once a week where I help them to actively search for jobs and support them in CV writing, completing application forms, preparing for interviews and then support them for the first few months of their new job/education/training.
Care Assistant - Cedar Trust Care Homes - Tewkesbury
(2013-09 - 2015-02)
Provide personal care to elderly residents in a residential and nursing home. I work closely with residents with a variety of health conditions including Dementia and Alzheimer's. As a night carer it is my responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents overnight, providing a detailed handover for day staff at the end of my shift.
At night I work with a small team of carers and one nurse. I am there for residents to talk, often about their past, and for them to raise any concerns or issues they have. I provide support for them and ensure their independence is encouraged at all times.
Sales Assistant - Boots Chemist Ltd - Cheltenham
(2010-09 - 2011-02)
Work Experience - Worcester Magistrates Court - Worcester
(2009-11 - 2009-11)
An opportunity to observe a magistrates court which provided great insight into the criminal justice system from the position of the public gallery. Having been interested in Psychology from a young age I found this opportunity to be unforgettable and valuable in learning my perceptions of the world.
Work Experience - Alderman Knight's Special School - Tewkesbury
(2009-10 - 2009-11)
Selected to work closely on a one-to-one basis with a child with learning difficulties who often struggled in lessons as she was easily distracted from the task, it was my role to keep her focused and help her to achieve as well as possible within the subjects. Observations made of me during my time here showed that I made an impact on the child's learning and studying abilities by adapting information I had learnt in college to suit the situation.
Volunteer - The Roses Theatre - Tewkesbury
(1999-01 - 2008-01)
Volunteered alongside a young disabled woman helping her with the selling of pantomime merchandise on a regular basis.
PG Cert - Trauma, Attachment and Mental Health - University of Chester (2024-10 - 2025-09)
Advanced Apprenticeship - Children & Young Peoples Workforce Development for Residential - Not specified (2020-05 - 2022-02)
BSc (Hons) - Psychology - The Open University (2012-10 - 2021-07)
National Diploma - Health and Social Care Level 3 - South Worcestershire College (2009-01 - 2011-01)
