Tia `Adems

Child and Youth Support Worker with Senior Care Professional Experience

Talent

LondonMember since June 24, 2026

Support WorkerSafeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adultsTrauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred practiceTeam leadership and shift coordinationStaff supervision and mentoringRisk assessments, care planning, and behaviour support planning⁠Multi-agency working with professionals, families, and external servicesCommunity engagement and relationship building⁠Event facilitation and group leadership (including wellbeing workshops)⁠Mental health and emotional wellbeing supportConflict resolution and de-escalation techniquesCommunication with diverse and vulnerable client groupsPlanning and delivering community programmes and activitiesDigital inclusion support and basic IT tutoring⁠Record keeping, reporting, and compliance within regulated settingsOrganisation, time management, and workload prioritisationSafeguardingTrauma-informed practiceChild protectionStaff supervisionMulti-agency working with families and professionalsSupporting ASDPlanning and delivering structured youth activitiesGDPRConfidentialityComplianceEvent planningYouth engagementCommunicationPublic speaking

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

About

An experienced Child and Youth Support Worker with senior care professional experience and over five years' experience supporting children, young people, and vulnerable adults with complex needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. I hold a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Residential Childcare and worked as a team leader within youth residential care settings. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred, with a strong focus on safeguarding, emotional regulation, independence, and positive outcomes.

I have experience supporting compliance requirements including safeguarding procedures, incident reporting, care documentation, and multi-agency collaboration with families and external professionals. I am confident working within regulated environments and understand the importance of maintaining high standards aligned with local authority and organisational policies. I am trained in Safeguarding, First Aid, Medication Administration and PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and apply these frameworks to ensure safety, dignity, and consistency in care delivery.

Alongside my professional practice, I am a qualified Meditation Teacher and have delivered mindfulness and wellbeing support to young people and adults, helping to improve emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and social engagement to members of the public. I am now seeking a Youth Club Manager role where I can use my leadership experience, safeguarding knowledge, and passion for inclusive youth development to support the delivery of high-quality care and contribute to a safe, engaging, and well-managed youth environment.

Experience

Community Event Facilitator - The Luxe Mindfulness Club

(2025-04)

Designing and delivering community wellbeing events for young people and adults.
Experienced wellbeing event practitioner delivering guided creative and meaningful conversation workshop sessions for mental wellbeing.
Trained in mediation, conflict resolution, and inclusive group facilitation.

Support Worker / Key Worker - Open World 2

(2021-04)

Provide person-centered support to individuals with complex needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
Support independent living skills, education, employment, and community engagement for young adults and children.
Deliver emotional support, safeguarding interventions, and risk management in line with policy.
Maintain accurate records including care plans, risk assessments, and reports.
Provide leadership, mentoring staff and supporting service delivery.
Facilitate community engagement and wellbeing activities to promote inclusion and positive outcomes.

Team Leader - Youth Support Care

(2024-03 - 2026-04)

Led and supervised a team delivering care and support to individuals with complex needs.
Completed staff supervisions, created risk assessments, support plans, behavior and plans.
Acted as shift lead and key point of contact.
Supported service improvement and quality monitoring.

Volunteer Community Support Worker / IT Tutor - Active Newham

(2020-05 - 2021-04)

Supported vulnerable individuals through community-based services and digital inclusion support.
Delivered IT training and facilitated community wellbeing events and group activities.
Assisted with administration, registrations, and service coordination.
Maintained accurate records using Excel and internal systems.

Customer Service Advisor - Artisan People

(2018-01 - 2021-03)