Qualified support worker, specialising in people-centred environment offering several years of experience. Emotionally-resilient, mature professional, looking to pursue a career in an ethical, customer-care-focused role. For several years, the successful undertaking of professional and personal development courses, for example, enrolling at the University of Derby, Counselling and psychotherapy principles and practices to enhance a career in care and pursue a passion for helping and supporting others. Confident communicator, approachable, and enjoy building relationships with clients to deliver a personalised, dedicated level of service ensuring good clinical practices for reliable and trustworthy conclusions to guide further decision-making.
Work History
Carers Support Worker
Age uk
Leicester
12.2023 - Current
Working with both individual carers and groups across Leicester to provide one-to-one support, information, advice group activities, carers breaks, social activities
Promote carers service and undertake talks/presentations on Age UK service to other agencies
Maintain systems to manage and facilitate service referrals
Deliver programme of activities to carers to raise awareness of services and support available to them in their caring role and promote their physical and emotional health and well-being
Develop carer confidence, skills, and knowledge and increase awareness of adult social care processes and entitlement to rights, utilizing strength-based approaches
Enable carers to have information needed to make choices and decisions
Develop good communication and working practices with other statutory and non-statutory organisations to facilitate multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to providing support for carers
Maintain up-to-date records and statistics using Charity Log database
Process hospital discharge grants, contacting carers, collecting personal information.
Provide physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
Floating Support Worker
Nottingham Community Housing Association
11.2023 - Current
Deliver high-quality care to individuals with varying needs
Tailoring support to meet personalised care plans so service users can live as independently as possible while demonstrating person-centered values
Active listening to service users, by showing genuine interest and understanding
Providing non-judgmental and empathetic environment that encourages open communication
Develop and review personalised support plans in collaboration with service users, incorporating their preferences, goals, and aspirations to encourage social engagement to improve independence, confidence, and overall wellbeing
Educate service users to foster independence about their rights and available choices
Foster awareness about self-advocacy and encourage individuals to actively participate in decision-making processes, to express their needs and preferences
Advocate on service users when necessary, ensuring appropriate sharing of information
Tailor support approaches to align with cultural preferences and practices, respecting cultural differences
Being culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and values
Support service users on home visits, accompany on social activities, walks, and doctors appointments
Uphold strict privacy and confidentiality standards creating safe space for individuals to express themselves without fear of judgment or repercussion whilst respecting individual's right to privacy
Report on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action helping service users to achieve care plan objectives
Monitor and document client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management
Provide support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
Continuously promote best practices in health and safety and security to safeguard service user welfare
Education
Volunteer role as trainee counsellor - Counselling
Shama Womens Centre
Leicester
Bachelor of Science -
University of Derby
Derby
Nature Connectedness Course Continued Professional Development -
University of Derby
Derby
Access To Higher Education Diploma -
Leicester
Leicester
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -
Distant Learning
Leicester
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills were essential whilst working in my previous role- NHS Utilising skills learnt in my current role as support worker and carers support worker
Strong administrative experience from working as-NHS clinic co-ordinator preparing casenotes
Completing assignments, presentations and academic portfolios whilst studying degree level
Current position requires, writing of support plans and organising own diary
Computer literate and numerate; IT skills, office software, Microsoft 365
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, able to forge relationships and engage well with clients, service users and colleagues and external agencies
Use clear and simple language, adapting communication styles to suit individual needs, with sensitivity
Meticulous with great attention to detail Good presentation skills
Ability to write and compile reports, client records, support plans, and appointments
Intervention techniques and care needs assessments
Excellent understanding of client confidentiality and safeguarding procedures and risk assessments
Complying with GDPR, health & safety, equality and diversity, equal opportunities policy and governmental policies and law to do with mental health, care and abuse prevention
Regular training and awareness programs of policies and procedures, to maintain a high standard of compliance with these regulations
Interests & Hobbies
To professionally and personally enhance my growth I am committed to expanding my knowledge and awareness by continuously participating in well-being events and courses towards understanding and addressing mental health issues. I enjoy engaging in social events that can have a positive impact on my overall well-being and recently attended, healthy conversations skills.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Carers Support Worker
Age uk
12.2023 - Current
Floating Support Worker
Nottingham Community Housing Association
11.2023 - Current
Volunteer role as trainee counsellor - Counselling
Shama Womens Centre
Bachelor of Science -
University of Derby
Nature Connectedness Course Continued Professional Development -