Support Worker (Waking Nights) at Community Integrated Care

Provided person-centred and strengths-based care to support individuals to live as independently as possible; recorded care interactions, identified and managed risks; ensured health, safety and wellbeing of patients and staff; followed individual support plans; communicated effectively with individuals with varying communication abilities; used de-escalation techniques to provide high-quality care; delivered activities of daily living including continence care, medications administration and safe moving/handling; promoted patient-centred care in collaboration with individuals; worked independently or as part of a team to deliver care.

Teacher (Primary) & Early Years Practitioner at Stoneywood & Supply

Formed positive relationships and planned, created and delivered engaging lessons for up to 30 children; ensured accessibility; verbally communicated with a variety of individuals to ensure information was understood; reviewed and tracked essential information, inputting into databases while adhering to policies and GDPR; handled sensitive information confidentially; shared progress and education needs with individuals and families; fostered strong relationships with learners and families; managed challenging behaviour and additional needs using de-escalation and mindfulness techniques.

Teacher (Supply) at Stoneywood & Supply

Delivered lessons to support continuous education; maintained professional communication with staff and families; ensured information is understood; supported learners with varying needs; contributed to planning and assessment as required.

Team Leader at Broomhill Park, VSA

Managed care plans, assessed and recorded client progress to promote independence; liaised with clients, their significant others, support staff, medical staff and allied health professionals; prioritised workload and escalated concerns; communicated effectively with team members and clients; monitored absences and analyzed data to inform support strategies; conducted audits (medication management) and evaluated whether further action was required; provided leadership and direction for employees, ensuring staff felt supported; ensured safety and high standard of care for elderly residents; liaised with GP/pharmacy and other health care professionals; upheld service policies in manager's absence; maintained infection control standards and confidentiality.

Family Services Support Worker (Waking Nights) at Richmond Hill House, VSA

Plan, evaluate and document relevant information for overall social work assessment; continuous residential assessment of parents where significant child protection issues were identified; adhere to strict confidentiality policies; maintain professionalism in all aspects of care; liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team; improve outcomes for children through exploration of parental mental health; employ a strength-based approach; effectively manage vulnerable client groups with mental health concerns and ACEs; promote community integration through extensive physical, emotional and social support; maintain accurate chronological records of work with families; promote children's welfare through parental education and continuous reviews; lone working during waking nights to provide continuous support for dependants.