Residential Support Worker - Compass Group
(2026-04)
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by following Compass policies, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance. Recognise and report safeguarding concerns promptly while maintaining professional boundaries and providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care by supporting children with daily routines, personal care where required, healthy meals, emotional wellbeing, and positive sleep routines
- Encourage independence through life skills, education, appointments, hobbies, and community activities
- Build trusting therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour support
- Manage challenging situations through de-escalation techniques while working in line with care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments
Gantry Inspector - ASCO
(2024-11 - 2026-04)
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing cargo, checking for damage, overloading, and potential dropped objects
- Verified dangerous goods documentation, certification, manifests, and compliance with OGUK Best Practice and ASCO Global Operating Procedures
- Recorded discrepancies, raised non-conformances and SIDs, participated in toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Coordinated with transport controllers, drivers, and shipping personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations
Self-Employed Childminder - Walker Childminding
(2018-06 - 2024-11)
- Provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children through planned educational and recreational activities
- Prepared healthy meals, maintained accurate records, completed risk assessments
- Monitored child development, reported safeguarding concerns, liaised with external agencies
- Maintained compliance with Care Inspectorate standards
- Built positive relationships with children and their families
Expeditor / Materials Shipping Controller - ASCO
(2007-02 - 2018-06)
- Coordinated inbound and outbound cargo between the base, offshore installations, and vendors
- Processed manifests and consignment notes, managed urgent cargo
- Prepared load-out documentation, maintained accurate shipping records
- Investigated client queries, ensured compliance with dangerous goods legislation and HSEQ procedures
- Produced operational reports
- Maintained strong working relationships with clients and offshore personnel
Social Care Officer - Oakbank School
(2002-01 - 2007-05)
Provided practical and emotional support to children from challenging backgrounds within a residential education setting.
- Supported pupils during lessons
- Prepared reports for social work and children's panels
- Organised respite care
- Visited families during home leave
- Taught life and social skills
- Liaised with external agencies
- Completed overnight sleep-in duties to provide consistent care and support
Laminate Fabricator / Chargehand - Balmoral Group
(1994-01 - 2002-01)
Manufactured and repaired lifeboats, buoyancy modules, and septic tanks using fibreglass materials.
- Worked as part of the Health and Safety team
- Attended toolbox talks and team meetings
- Travelled to sites throughout the UK
- Spent 18 months in Houston training new recruits
- Completed a variety of technical and safety training courses
