Wendy Armstrong
Support CoOrdinator
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About
I have worked in a care setting for 11 years supporting individuals with substance misuse, mental health, learning difficulties and brain injuries. I thoroughly enjoy working in roles where I can enrich other people's lives and support them in becoming more independent. I am a hardworking individual who enjoys celebrating other's achievements.
Experience
Support CoOrdinator - Home Group
(2021-04)
Working at Homegroup I have completed a range of shifts in different services, providing a person-centered approach to customers residing in supported accommodation.
- Administering Medication
- Completing safeguarding checks and risk assessments
- Completing daily notes and working with multi-agency professionals
Carer - helping hands community care
(2016-08 - 2021-04)
Working with vulnerable individuals suffering from mental health, substance misuse and brain injuries.
- Supporting customers to appointments
- Supporting customers with personal care needs
- Celebrating customers achievements and helping overcome various challenges
Team LEader - Autism UK
(2010-01 - 2016-08)
Supporting adults with an Autism diagnosis as well as a range of other learning disabilities.
- Attending multi-agency meetings with other professionals
- Completing 12-week development plans for my team to ensure ongoing professional development to improve the service
- Completing comprehensive risk assessments to ensure all adaptations have been completed before a customer moves into the property
Education
NVQ Management
NVQ Team Leader
NVQ3 - Health and social care (2014)