Alexandra Swabey
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of working collaboratively within multi disciplinary teams to support clients with statutory assessments and interventions. Demonstrates strong proficiency in documenting on Eclipse and a proven ability to prioritise tasks effectively, and manage own workload. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, and a dedicated team player.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Veterans Hub project coordinator
Improving Lives Plymouth
Plymouth
09.2025 - Current
- Managing 3 staff members and 6 volunteers.
- Carrying out statutory carers assessments and annual reviews.
- Creating and implementing support plans for carers.
- Providing signposting and referring into statutory services, as well as other charities, organisations and local support services.
- Monitoring, managing and delegating incoming referrals.
- Carrying out monthly supervisions with staff
- Organising and running weekly and monthly activities and other events such as family fun days.
- Managing a drop in service for Veterans and their family members.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals and support services such as Op Courage to support veterans mental health.
- Carried out Eclipse training to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Carers project worker
Improving Lives Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Carried out statutory carers assessments and annual reviews
- Facilitated monthly support groups and activities for carers
- Created and implemented support plans for carers
- Documented assessments, reviews and interventions on Charity Log and Eclipse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address individuals needs.
Young Adult Carers project worker
Improving Lives Plymouth
Plymouth
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Carried out statutory carers assessments and annual reviews for young adult carers.
- Developed tailored support plans for young adult carers, addressing individual needs and challenges.
- Facilitated monthly support groups, activities, workshops and training sessions.
- Collaborated with other local organisations such as Time 4 U to provide support for young adult carers and their families.
- Provided 1-1 support to young adult carers, helping them navigate complex situations and responsibilities.
Care assistant
Thornbury Villa
Plymouth, Devon
06.2014 - 09.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living activities.
- Developed and implemented personalised care plans.
- Monitored residents' health conditions.
- Facilitated weekly recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Medication administration and documentation.
- Worked as part of a multi disciplinary team alongside other healthcare professionals to provide patient centred care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Criminology
University of the West of England
Bristol 09.2018 - 06.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
City College Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2013 - 06.2015
Skills
- Proficient use of Eclipse to conduct assessments
- Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate as necessary
- Strong teamworking ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient documentation and report writing ability
- Working as part of a multi disciplinary team and collaborating with other professionals to support clients
Accomplishments
-Level 3 Social Prescribing qualification
-Working towards Level 2 British Sign Language
Timeline
Veterans Hub project coordinator
Improving Lives Plymouth
09.2025 - Current
Carers project worker
Improving Lives Plymouth
05.2022 - 09.2025
Young Adult Carers project worker
Improving Lives Plymouth
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Criminology
University of the West of England
09.2018 - 06.2021
Care assistant
Thornbury Villa
06.2014 - 09.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
City College Plymouth
09.2013 - 06.2015