Amandeep Bhorjee
Bromsgrove,Worcestershire
Summary
Professional and dedicated second year Psychotherapeutic Counselling student looking for a placement within the Worcestershire area. Overall I will need to accrue 100 hours working with adults. For the first 75 hours, I will be able to work voluntarily for 4 hours a week.
Dedicated to providing safe and inclusive support for those in need, with a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures and the value and necessity of providing core conditions to clients. Driven to achieve my best and make the most of any training opportunities to progress my skillset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Learning Development Manager and DSL
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2017 - Current
- Head of Year 9, responsible for pastoral care of 170 students. Lead on behaviour, rewards and development
- Safeguarding lead for Year Group, working closely with Early Help Providers, Children's Services and Mental Health Services (e.g FTB)
- Caring and attentive nature to provide safe space for open discussions and disclosures, ensuring all safeguarding policies are adhered to
- Regular contact with families, often with professionals to ensure barriers to success are removed for young person
- Daily data analyses and record keeping
- Lead a seminar on Early Help to other professionals in network
- Trained in TIAAS
Learning Mentor
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding among students through regular 1:1 and group interventions
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings for consistent tracking of student's progress.
- Developed and delivered workshops on various life skills, preparing students for future challenges.
- Improved student motivation towards studies by implementing reward systems
- Represented children's views at safeguarding meetings with professionals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and History
University of Leicester
Leicester 10.2011 - 06.2014
A-Levels - History, Theatre Studies, Biology
Highfields School Sixth Form
Wolverhampton 09.2009 - 07.2011
GCSEs - GCSEs
Highfields School
Wolverhampton 09.2004 - 07.2009
Skills
- Child advocacy and safeguarding training
- Community networking
- Counselling proficiency - Non-Judgemental approach
- Over 10 years experience of working with young people and their carers
- Case recording accuracy
- Training in conflict mediation
- Patience and perseverance
- Mentoring expertise, including behavioural intervention strategies
- Autism spectrum understanding
Timeline
Learning Development Manager and DSL
Birmingham City Council
10.2017 - Current
Learning Mentor
Birmingham City Council
09.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and History
University of Leicester
10.2011 - 06.2014
A-Levels - History, Theatre Studies, Biology
Highfields School Sixth Form
09.2009 - 07.2011
GCSEs - GCSEs
Highfields School
09.2004 - 07.2009
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