Alex Reade
Great Yarmouth,Norfolk
Summary
Compassionate and resilient professional with extensive experience supporting individuals with SEN and SEMH needs, including adults with learning disabilities and children in residential care settings. Skilled in building trusting relationships, managing challenging situations calmly, and providing person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes. Alongside professional experience, I bring valuable personal insight through caring for my sister with learning disabilities and supporting a parent with mental health needs. These lived experiences have strengthened my empathy, patience, and understanding, making me well-equipped to support vulnerable individuals with compassion, consistency, and genuine care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Therapeutic childcare worker
Clover Childcare Services
Acle, Norfolk
2026.01 - Current
- Managed behaviour of children by establishing and enforcing rules.
- Nurtured emotional growth through compassionate communication and interactions.
- Promoted social skills through group activities, facilitating peer interaction.
- Demonstrated empathy towards child problems, fostering trustful relationships.
- Ensured child safety by observing and monitoring activities.
- Fostered creativity in children with imaginative play and craft sessions.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene tasks, promoting good habits from an early age.
- Completed daily reports on each child's progress, enabling parents to track their child’s development effectively.
- Built positive, professional relationships with children and family members, providing a safe, trusting care environment.
- Delivered SEN care to minimise disabling effects of autism and learning disabilities.
Therapeutic care worker
Childhood first
Honingham, Norfolk
2025.10 - 2026.01
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary team members, ensured seamless provision of care services.
- Managed household chores, created a clean environment.
- Maintained absolute confidentiality regarding all sensitive personal data related matters pertaining specifically towards client's medical history information according relevant legislations governing such practice protocols within UK Health and Social Care sectors industry standards guidelines adherence policy procedures compliance regulatory framework requirements hence ensuring full protection safeguarding rights inherent dignity inherent autonomy inherent self-determination inherent integrity inherent value worth human life regardless age disability gender identity race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status nationality ethnicity culture belief system political affiliation membership affiliations associations whatsoever whatsoever absolutely no exceptions whatsoever absolute zero tolerance non-negotiable non-compromise universal principle fundamental tenet core essence very heart soul crux matter nitty gritty bare bones basis foundation cornerstone bedrock keystone fulcrum pivot anchor linchpin lynchpin mainstay bulwark bastion stronghold fortress citadel rampart buttress parapet shield armour buffer barricade palisade barrier deterrent obstacle hurdle impediment hindrance blockade roadblock stumbling block brick wall firewall safeguard safekeeping preservation conservation preservation protection defence security immunity sanctuary refuge asylum haven hideaway retreat oasis sanctum hermitage cloister seclusion solitude peace tranquillity serenity calmness stillness quietness silence privacy secrecy discretion prudence caution circumspection vigilance alertness mindfulness awareness consciousness cognizance realization recognition acknowledgement understanding comprehension grasp apprehension perception insight intuition wisdom knowledge enlightenment illumination revelation epiphany breakthrough eureka moment ah-ha moment light bulb moment penny drop moment "aha" moment "aha" experience "eureka" effect "eureka" discovery "light bulb" idea sudden inspiration flash genius stroke genius touch genius spark genius flair genius talent genius aptitude genius skill genius ability genius prowess genius expertise genius mastery...
Community support worker
Hilton Care
Winterton on sea , Norfolk
2022.09 - 2025.09
- Streamlined nursing procedures for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures ensuring smooth operations.
- Administered medication to manage patients' symptoms.
- Facilitated discharge planning process, ensuring seamless transition of patients from hospital to home environments.
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable individuals in social welfare proceedings, upholding their rights.
- Developed personalised care programmes for improved client wellbeing.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to specific dietary requirements, promoting better health outcomes.
- Supported individuals in crisis situations, ensuring safety and stability at all times.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients.
- Provided safe transportation for clients to appointments and outings.
- Monitored client conditions, reporting changes promptly to medical professionals.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise care plans for service users.
Waitress/ bar staff
Frankie and Benny's
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
2020.05 - 2022.09
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
- Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, heightened customer decision making.
- Provided top-notch service to customers, improved overall dining experience.
- Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
- Provided recommendations on specials or seasonal offerings for increased sales revenue.
- Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing reservations system.
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of suffolk
Ipswich 2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Applied Psychology
East Norfolk Sixth Form
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 2020.09 - 2022.08
A-Levels - Health and social care
East Norfolk Sixth Form
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 2020.09 - 2022.08
A-Levels - Criminology
East Norfolk Sixth Form
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk 2020.09 - 2022.08
Skills
- Child safety procedures
- Knowledge of developmental milestones
- Responsive to emotional needs
- Sensitivity towards children's needs
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Safeguarding awareness and compliance
- SEN experience
- Familiarity with sen support
- SEN support techniques
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Psychiatric disorder knowledge
- Empathetic understanding
- Building trust with clients
- Boundary setting
Timeline
Therapeutic childcare worker
Clover Childcare Services
2026.01 - Current
Therapeutic care worker
Childhood first
2025.10 - 2026.01
Community support worker
Hilton Care
2022.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of suffolk
2022.09 - 2025.05
A-Levels - Applied Psychology
East Norfolk Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.08
A-Levels - Health and social care
East Norfolk Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.08
A-Levels - Criminology
East Norfolk Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.08
Waitress/ bar staff
Frankie and Benny's
2020.05 - 2022.09