Peter Smith

Compassionate and experienced Senior Young Persons Support Worker with over 15 years' experience supporting vulnerable children and young people within residential care, emergency placements, and leaving-care services. Skilled in safeguarding, behaviour management, tenancy support, multi-agency working, and promoting positive outcomes. Known for building trusting relationships, remaining calm under pressure, and supporting young people to develop independence and resilience.

Senior Young Persons Support Worker - Dutton Health & Social Care Agency

(2008-01)

• Support young people in residential and supported accommodation settings.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive life outcomes.
• Work closely with social workers, education providers, police and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care and support planning.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Young Persons Practitioner (Leaving Care Accommodation) - RMBC (Secondment)

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Supported care leavers transitioning to independent living.
• Assisted with budgeting, tenancy responsibilities and life skills.
• Managed a busy caseload and coordinated support services.

Residential Senior Care Worker - Silverwood Emergency Residential Home

(2010-01 - 2016-12)

• Worked with emergency referrals for children and young people.
• Delivered high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Liaised with external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (2012-12)

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care (2001-12)

NVQ Level 1 - Health & Social Care (2001-12)

NVQ - Microsoft Office Applications (2004-12)

GCSE/GCE - Maths, English and Science