Sharon Fernie

Experienced Support Worker with over 25 years' experience working within residential, tenancy's and out in the community.

Experience working with a verity of conditions including mental health, and learning disabilities. More recently providing support to Young People who are care experienced and homeless

Support Worker - Queens Cross Housing Association (CHYP Youth Homelessness)

(2018-06)

Working with in Queens Cross Housing Association were I provide support to Young People who are at risk or have experienced homelessness, in both residential and an outreach setting.

• Providing support by key working service users, in line with their identified support plan
• Ensuring that accurate records are kept up to date
• Being able to react, support, and solve expected and unexpected problems when they arise

Sheltered Housing Scheme Manager - Linstone Housing Association

(2017-01 - 2018-06)

Responsible for the day to day management of two sheltered Housing complexes in accordance with the association's policy's and the national care standard's

• Providing support to tenants
• Liaison with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Responsible for property maintenance. Property security and health and safety, reporting and keeping records up to date
• Identify and record any potential issues likely to affect the suitability of a tenancy and work in partnership with the Tenancy Sustainment Officer
• Liaise with allocations team on new tenancies and accompany tenets to viewing
• Participate in the assessment and planning for tenants

Support Worker - Black and Black Recruitment

(2015-06 - 2017-01)

Providing support to a variety of clients who suffer from mental health issues and clients with learning disabilities.

• Supporting clients within their accommodation and out in the community
• Supporting with personal care and day to day living. Shopping, paying bills and any other activities as required
• Dispensing medication

Support Worker - Sense Scotland

• Working with children and families supporting with building better relationships within the family unit

Support Worker - Quarries

(2015-02 - 2015-06)

Working within Quarries village with adults with learning disabilities.

• Providing personal care and supporting with social development
• Administrating medicine and keeping records up to date

Support Worker - Bluebird Care Services

(2013-12 - 2015-02)

Working in the community supporting clients with varying care needs

• Supporting social care interaction with family members and ensuring independence
• Providing palliative care
• Housekeeping and assisting with administration of medication

Support Worker - Agency Contract

(1998-02 - 2013-12)

Working with a verity of organisations providing care in the community

• Personal care, support with adaptations, providing support to ensure independence and dignity
• Supporting adults with addictions and severe mental health
• Supporting children from the age of 5 with personal care, sensory work and administration of medication

SVQ 3 - Health and Social Care (2022)

Mental health Nursing - University West of Scotland (2009 - 2011)

Nursing - Clydebank College (2007 - 2009)