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Alexandra Clark

Colchester,Essex

Summary

Experienced Outreach Support Officer with a robust background in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution. Proficient in patient, with a strong emphasis on emotional support and attentive listening. Demonstrates expertise in community outreach, case management, and partnership working with local services. Skilled in training and coaching, care planning, behavioural observation, and maintaining professional boundaries. Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion while ensuring the highest standards of health and safety procedures.

Offering strong candidate for this role. Knowledgeable about customer service and administrative tasks with strong communication and organisational skills. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills in my outreach role.

Dedicated and proactive, equipped with strong communication and problem-solving abilities essential for providing outstanding support. Demonstrates proficiency in conflict resolution and team collaboration, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes. Eager to contribute meaningfully and drive success in my Job role.

Versatile customer service professional looking to take on increasing responsibility. Thrive in fast-paced environments and maintain calm in challenging situations. Offering 3 years of experience and readiness for a Housing Position.

At Peabody, My work goes far beyond simply providing housing — it is about restoring stability, dignity, and hope to individuals and families facing some of life’s hardest challenges. As an Outreach Support Officer, I work directly with vulnerable people at risk of homelessness, social exclusion, mental health struggles, and financial hardship, helping them access safe and sustainable housing while empowering them to rebuild their I like to approach in a person-centred and compassionate way. I recognise that behind every housing issue is a human story. Through proactive engagement, tenancy support, safeguarding, and partnership working with local authorities and support agencies, I help residents overcome barriers that may prevent them from maintaining secure accommodation.
My work includes supporting rough sleepers, helping tenants sustain their homes, reducing the risk of eviction, signposting residents to mental health and welfare services, and creating stronger, safer communities. I build trust with individuals who may feel isolated or unheard, offering practical support alongside emotional encouragement to help them regain independence and confidence.
Housing is more than four walls — it is the foundation for wellbeing, opportunity, I like to ensure that vulnerable people are not left behind, giving them the support, stability, and the respect they deserve.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

OutReach Support Officer

Peabody
Colchester, Essex
2023.01 - Current
  • Adapted to dynamic work environments while upholding quality standards.
  • Assisted in daily operations to support team productivity.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks to help improve office efficiency.

As a Peabody Outreach Support Officer, I provide person-centred support to vulnerable individuals and those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. My role involves building positive relationships with clients, carrying out needs and risk assessments, creating tailored support plans, and helping individuals access housing, benefits, healthcare, mental health services, education, and employment opportunities.
I work closely with local authorities, partner agencies, and community organisations to promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term stability for clients. I am responsible for safeguarding, crisis intervention, tenancy sustainment, accurate record keeping, and maintaining professional boundaries while delivering compassionate and empowering support.
My strengths include excellent communication, problem-solving, teamwork, empathy, resilience, and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally while making a positive impact in people’s lives.

My experience includes tenancy sustainment, homelessness prevention, housing advocacy, safeguarding, and supporting residents with complex needs.

I am skilled in conducting welfare checks, completing risk assessments, managing caseloads, and maintaining accurate support records. I have experience working collaboratively with housing teams, local authorities, mental health services, and external agencies to ensure residents receive the appropriate support and access to stable accommodation.

My role has strengthened my communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities, allowing me to build positive relationships with residents while delivering person-centred support. I am also experienced in crisis intervention, signposting to specialist services, promoting independence, and helping residents maintain safe and secure housing.

Through my work at Peabody, I have gained a strong understanding of social housing, community outreach, safeguarding procedures, and the importance of empowering individuals to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

Multi Skilled Operative

Mitie
Colchester, Essex
2018.02 - 2026.05
  • Maintained excellent employee relationships by going the extra mile to assist needs where possible.
  • Used exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to build positive, productive relationships with site teams.
  • Assisted with routine maintenance and servicing work, keeping equipment safe and functional.
  • Conducted in-depth inspections after project completion, ensuring all works were completed efficiently and to high standards.

Care and Support Worker

Faiths care
Colchester, Essex
2017.03 - 2018.10
  • Provided clients with exciting and mentally stimulating activities to improve quality of life.
  • Ensured client safety by performing regular health checks, reporting concerns to doctors promptly.
  • Supported clients with bathing, washing and toileting.
  • Promoted client independence by providing motivation throughout daily tasks.
  • Attended training to stay up-to-date on emergency procedures, first aid and CPR techniques.
  • Communicated with clients to better understand goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
  • Provided emotional support to make families and patients feel comfortable and supported.
  • Conducted patient assessments to determine care plan requirements and additional medical needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and drinking tasks when required by clients.
  • Maintained excellent client relationships by offering practical and emotional support throughout care.
  • Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.

Care Worker

Southend care
Colchester, Essex
2011.07 - 2018.02
  • Helped patients requiring assistance to consume drinks and food.
  • Provided a friendly, compassionate and proactive approach throughout service.
  • Created reports on patient medical and physical health using PatientSource.
  • Implemented individual support plans and tailored activities.
  • Closely monitored patient physical and mental health, reporting changes or concerns to managers immediately.
  • Performed high-quality end of life care in residential setting.
  • Assisted patients with showering, cleaning and toileting duties as requested.
  • Kept client information secure and confidential.
  • Promoted independence, choice and privacy of residents at all times.
  • Supported people with social and physical health with a proactive and helpful approach.
  • Delivered anti-discriminatory care practice without judgement.
  • Responded appropriately to safeguarding incidents and emergencies.
  • Administered fluid and solid medication to those requiring assistance.
  • Communicated with family members, carers and multidisciplinary professionals to elevate level of care.
  • Visited and cared for service users within their own homes.
  • Built professional relationships with service users.
  • Maintained excellent patient satisfaction by proactively helping them with their needs, requirements and offering service with a smile.
  • Cooked nutritious meals, adhering to patient dietary requirements.
  • Used aids and personal equipment to promote service users' mobility.
  • Conducted regular measurements to monitor patients' temperature, pulse and weight.

unemployed

-
Colchester, Essex
2010.03 - 2011.07

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Care UK
Clacton on sea, Essex
2008.05 - 2010.03
  • Employed excellent perception and tact to assist patients with personal care needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility impairments, making sure they remained comfortable.
  • Facilitated patient relationships with their family and friends with video and phone calls and emails.
  • Provided social support and companionship to patients by spending time with them on a daily basis.
  • Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
  • Administered medication skilfully and suggested strategies for remembering dosages.
  • Ran errands for patients, such as Shopping, Posting letters and pharmacy runs.
  • Completed household tasks such as Cleaning and washing.
  • Promoted independence and self-esteem by allowing patients to complete specific personal tasks on their own.

Bar Staff Member

John russell fox
Andover, Hampshire
2007.02 - 2008.02
  • Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas area.
  • Maintained brand image by keeping neat personal appearance.
  • Demonstrated friendly and approachable bar service, proactively anticipating customers' needs to provide personalised experience.
  • Oversaw bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders.
  • Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - First diploma in travel and tourism

Colchester Institute
Colchester, ESS

NVQ Level 1 - first diploma in public services

Colchester Institute
Colchester, ESS

GCSEs -

clacton colbayns high school
Clacton on sea

Skills

  • Patient relations
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Health assessments
  • Emotional support
  • Medication administration
  • First aid and CPR
  • Patient report writing
  • Attentive listening
  • Community outreach
  • Housekeeping services
  • Training and coaching
  • Care planning
  • Behavioral observation
  • As an Outreach Support Officer at Peabody, you may have received training and developed skills in areas such as:
    ● Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
    ● Mental health awareness and support
    ● Conflict resolution and de-escalation
    ● Customer service and communication skills
    ● Housing and tenancy support
    ● Case management and record keeping
    ● Risk assessment and crisis intervention
    ● Partnership working with local services and agencies
    ● Equality, diversity, and inclusion training
    ● Community engagement and outreach work
    ● Welfare benefits and signposting support
    ● Trauma-informed approaches
    ● Professional boundaries and confidentiality
    ● Health and safety procedures
    ● Digital systems and administrative skills

Education

other,other,other

Hobbies

  • Love to dance
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Socialising
  • spending time with my family

Affiliations

  • I enjoy Gardening and Crafting and spending quality time with my family I enjoy being out in nature and taking myself off to different forests to do forest walks. I also have a beach hut where i like to spend time on my paddle board.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

OutReach Support Officer

Peabody
2023.01 - Current

Multi Skilled Operative

Mitie
2018.02 - 2026.05

Care and Support Worker

Faiths care
2017.03 - 2018.10

Care Worker

Southend care
2011.07 - 2018.02

unemployed

-
2010.03 - 2011.07

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Care UK
2008.05 - 2010.03

Bar Staff Member

John russell fox
2007.02 - 2008.02

NVQ Level 1 - first diploma in public services

Colchester Institute

GCSEs -

clacton colbayns high school

NVQ Level 1 - First diploma in travel and tourism

Colchester Institute
Alexandra Clark