Sharon Rees

Caring, reliable and experienced care and support professional with approximately 25 years' experience supporting adults and children with a wide range of disabilities and individual needs. Skilled in person-centred one-to-one support, community access, safeguarding and promoting independence, dignity and choice. Also brings 7 years' experience as a Benefits Advisor with Age Connects, supporting people experiencing complex and difficult circumstances including domestic abuse, alcohol and drug misuse, sexual assault, rehabilitation, homelessness, housing difficulties and financial hardship.

Confident working independently, with families and as part of multi-agency teams.

Personal Assistant / Support Worker - Dewis CIL

Provide person-centred one-to-one support to individuals with disabilities and additional needs.

• Support clients to access the community, activities and social opportunities safely.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing while following individual care and support plans.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with families and other professionals and provide reliable, consistent support.
• Experience includes one-to-one support for a client attending Craig y Parc School.

Benefits Advisor - Age Connects

• Advised and supported individuals to access benefits, services and practical assistance.
• Worked sensitively with people affected by domestic abuse, alcohol and drug misuse, sexual assault, rehabilitation, homelessness, housing difficulties and financial hardship.
• Liaised with relevant agencies and specialist services to help people access appropriate support.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information professionally while supporting people through difficult and complex circumstances.

Support Work - Lincolnshire Housing Needs

Worked with a wide variety of children and adults with complex housing and support needs, including individuals and families affected by physical and emotional abuse and alcohol-related problems.

• Supported children and adults experiencing physical and emotional abuse.
• Worked with individuals and families affected by alcohol misuse and associated difficulties.
• Supported vulnerable people with complex housing and personal circumstances.
• Recognised and responded appropriately to safeguarding concerns and worked sensitively with people experiencing crisis or instability.
• Liaised with relevant professionals and agencies to help individuals access appropriate support.
• Maintained confidentiality and professional boundaries while promoting safety, wellbeing, dignity and independence.

City & Guilds Level 1 - Social Care

City & Guilds Level 2 - Social Care