Amanda Skingle

Experienced and resilient Residential Senior Childcare Practitioner with a strong background in therapeutic and crisis intervention settings supporting adolescents with complex emotional and behavioural needs. NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualified in Residential Childcare, with extensive training in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and behaviour management.

Experienced in working within a crisis intervention children’s home in Scotland, providing intensive, week-long shift-based support to young people presenting with high-risk behaviours, emotional dysregulation, and complex trauma. Skilled in stabilisation, risk assessment, safeguarding, restorative approaches, and maintaining safe, structured environments during periods of heightened crisis.

Demonstrates strong competencies in care planning, reflective practice, mental health awareness, exploitation risk identification, and multi-agency collaboration. Trained in medication administration, first aid, and comprehensive health and safety compliance. Committed to creating safe, nurturing, and consistent environments that promote resilience, accountability, and positive long-term outcomes for young people.