Wellbeing School Counsellor
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A self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual who relishes the opportunity for different challenges. My desire is to continue developing my skills and experience then share with children and young people. I trained and successfully completed the training with Cruse.
This allowed me to volunteer to counsel adults that were going through bereavement. I also volunteered with an organisation called CDI (Croydon Drop-In) from 2016-2020. Working with children and young people from the ages of 10 years to 24 years.
Dealing with various topics: self harm, bullying, exams related feelings/thoughts/pressure, eating disorders, relationships, self image, gender, gangs, drugs, suicide/suicidal thoughts.
Wellbeing School Counsellor - Harris Federation - London
(2021-09)
Working with students from Year 7 to Year 13, dealing with different/various barriers that has an impact on his/her/their well-being. Ranging from anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts, self harm, discovery of self, friendship, family relationships. All sessions are documented on Excel sheets, safeguarding disclosures recorded on CPOMS. Contacting parents/carers.
Duty Officer - YMCA - London
(2020-03 - 2021-10)
Working every other evening and one long day at the weekend, I manage staff and residents. No two shifts were the same. I can be sending an email one minute then be dealing with an altercation between two residents in an instance.
Behaviour Support Worker - Merstham Park School - United Kingdom
(2021-01 - 2021-07)
Working in a secondary school with students in Years 7, 8, 9 dealing with behaviour and also running intervention sessions. Information documented using excel spreadsheet, SIMS, CPOMS.
Mentoring co ordinator - P.A.C.T - London
(2019-12 - 2021-01)
Working with service users that have 3 months left of their sentence, that may want support/help in completing application forms, relationships, obtaining funding, signpost to other agencies. Also, recruiting and managing volunteers.
Family Support Worker - PACT-HMP Wandsworth - Wandsworth
(2009-04 - 2020-01)
Working as a Family support worker was challenging but very rewarding. Duties included booking in visitors, dealing with issues/queries over the phone and face to face. Sometimes dealing with volatile visitors.
Supporting visitors that were emotional before and after visiting their loved ones in prison. Following procedures when any safeguarding situations occurred. Selling food items/handling cash. Keeping the reception area tidy, also photocopying paperwork.
Cover areas when short staff, eg; play area, coffee bar.
Social Care Worker - Ebonycare - Streatham
(2014-05 - 2015-05)
Working as a Social care worker in residential setting. I worked with challenging teenage boys that had been removed from the family home. My duties included, cleaning shopping, cooking. Teaching young people social skills. Documenting information/incidents onto a computer. Handling cash. Communication with police, social services, health professionals, parents/carers. Able to build strong relationships so building trust. Helping them see their own capabilities.
Learning Mentor/Designated Child Protection Officer - Ivydale Primary School and Children's Centre - London
(2004-09 - 2014-06)
Working with children in Foundation Stage and Key stage 1. Dealing with low self-esteem, poor behaviour, and poor attendance, safeguarding issues, completing referrals, attending core groups/case conferences, arranging TAC meetings, meetings with parents, carers, other professionals.
Play Centre worker - Wandsworth council - London
(2009-07 - 2013-08)
Working at various play centres during the summer holidays.
Respite foster carer - Kensington council - Wandsworth, London
(2008-07 - 2008-07)
Private arrangement between myself and older sister who was a registered Foster carer; I would stay at her house for 2-3 weeks when she went on holiday. Caring for children; cooking, washing, helping with homework, giving money allowance, documenting incidents/reports.
Support worker - Lambeth college - London
(2002-03 - 2004-08)
Working with young adults that had various disabilities.
Support worker - Platform 1/Flapjack café - London
(1991-07 - 2002-02)
Supporting young adults with various disabilities.
Level 5 - Diploma in Psychotherapeutic - City and Islington college (2023-09 - 2024-06)
Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Academy (2014-10 - 2017-03)
Level 3 - Certificate in counselling studies - Bromley Adult Education College (2013-09 - 2014-07)
Level 2 - Certificate in counselling skills - Bromley Adult Education College (2012-09 - 2013-07)
GCSE/O'LEVEL - General Certificate of Secondary Education - Walsingham school (1979-09 - 1983-05)
