Amelia Kearsmith
Manchester
Summary
I consider myself a compassionate and dedicated leader, with the majority of my experience and a strong interest in the supported living sector. I support, lead, and develop my teams with a focus on delivering safe, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and positive outcomes. I am passionate about creating positive environments where individuals receive high-quality, tailored support. I am committed to maintaining compliance and have a natural drive to promote continuous improvement.
My willingness to go above and beyond for staff, multidisciplinary professionals, service users, and their families has led me to build positive relationships that have proven invaluable to the effective operation of my supported living service areas. I am a proactive and organised professional who consistently delivers positive outcomes for both the people supported and the organisation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care Coordinator - Supportive Living / Domiciliary
CCH Group
Manchester
2024.11 - Current
- Work collaboratively with the branch manager to maintain and improve service quality, ensuring safe, effective care delivery in line with CQC regulations and contractual obligations.
- Lead, motivate and develop the team of care and support colleagues through supervision, performance management and ongoing coaching.
- Ensure care plans, and risk assessments are person-centred and are regularly reviewed.
- Lead across four supportive living properties with housing-related responsibilities, including property management, welfare checks, repairs coordination and supporting tenancy sustainment.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, service users, and their families to deliver person-centred support.
- Lead with rota planning, recruitment, induction and workforce development.
- Support medication management processes in line with national guidelines and organisational procedures.
- Produce reports, maintain records and contribute to statutory submissions and service audits.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
Mental Health Support Worker
Select Support Partnerships
Manchester
11 2021 - 2024.11
- Supporting individuals to gain ability to function independently.
- Collaboratively working with practitioners and allied health professionals to further support.
- Daily support and observation with a person-centred approach, following individual care plans.
- Providing timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention to service users experiencing crises.
- Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Responsible for the training of new colleagues, whilst adhering to the agreed ways of working.
- Accurate and up-to-date documentation of records and reports.
- Completing and maintaining risk assessments, medication audits and care plans.
- Administering medication, in line with medication administration rights.
Disability PA
Lezley-Ann Barton-Hastings
Poulton
06 2020 - 11 2021
- Hiring hardworking staff to provide person-centred care for a disabled female in own home.
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, evaluating candidates.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Collaborated with the direct payment department to streamline employee data and pay.
- Managed all aspects of health and safety within service users own home.
- Conferred with physicians and nurses to discuss individual condition and medical care.
- Designed individualised plans detailing daily activities and needs.
- Wrote employee references for staff leaving company positions.
- Managed email mailbox, delivered mail and telephone messages.
- Managed and paid staff, keeping operations on schedule and on budget.
Caregiver/ Homemaker
At Home
Manchester
05 2016 - 06 2020
- Caregiver to my children.
- Completed housekeeping from hoovering to changing bed linen.
- Daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
- Planned activities and socialisation.
- Provided physical and emotional support.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Developed educational plans to promote fine motor skills and further development.
Stud Hand
Knapp Farm
Dorset
06 2015 - 05 2016
- Monitored horse welfare and wellbeing, identifying and addressing any unmet needs.
- Conducted basic health checks and reported observations to veterinary staff.
- Stimulated animals with engaging activities and play.
- Kept animal quarters clean to protect livestock health and wellness.
- Fed and watered livestock, demonstrating knowledge of animal welfare and nutrition.
- Patrolled yard and enforced security procedures.
- Identified disease, injuries and strange animal behaviour using knowledge of livestock species.
- Provided safe assistance during animal births to support breeding programmes.
- Completed regular upkeep and basic repairs for farm facilities, fences and equipment.
- Prepared horses properly for events such as shows or sales.
Administrative Assistant
Express Gifts
Manchester
02 2014 - 06 2015
- Helped staff to maximise efficiency by providing clerical and secretarial support.
- Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
- Prepared and distributed meticulous notes and high-quality reports within deadlines.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Produced clean, error-free professional business correspondence for office team.
Bridal Accessory Creator
Founder
Manchester
07 2012 - 04 2014
- Fabricated bridal hair accessories, necklaces, bracelets and earrings from precious metals and stones.
- Created accessory designs from customer specifications.
- Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
- Maintained excellent working relations with customers providing timely quotes and shipping information.
- Managed all marketing.
- Provided warm, positive customer care.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
- Obtained feedback from customers to improve service experience.
- Handled in-person, email and mailed correspondence.
Education
BSc (hons) Bachelor of Science - Equine Welfare and Behaviour
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire, England 2007.09 - 2010.07
Diplomas - Horse Care and Management
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales 2004.09 - 2007.07
Skills
- Team leadership and staff development
- Quality assurance and audits
- Service improvement
- Care planning and Risk management
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Staff scheduling and rota management
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Mental Heath Support
- CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- First Aid
- Clean driving record
Certification
Relevant:
- Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (in progress)
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Safe Administration of Medicines
- Care Certificate
- CPI certified
- First Aid
- Fire Safety
- Array of e-Learning for Healthcare modules (e-L-H)
- Level 2 Functional Skills; English and Mathematics
- Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Transferable:
- BSc (hons) Degree Equine Welfare and Behaviour.
- Level 2 Diploma Horse Care and Management.
Timeline
Care Coordinator - Supportive Living / Domiciliary
CCH Group
2024.11 - Current
BSc (hons) Bachelor of Science - Equine Welfare and Behaviour
University of Central Lancashire
2007.09 - 2010.07
Diplomas - Horse Care and Management
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor
2004.09 - 2007.07
Mental Health Support Worker
Select Support Partnerships
11 2021 - 2024.11
Disability PA
Lezley-Ann Barton-Hastings
06 2020 - 11 2021
Caregiver/ Homemaker
At Home
05 2016 - 06 2020
Stud Hand
Knapp Farm
06 2015 - 05 2016
Administrative Assistant
Express Gifts
02 2014 - 06 2015
Bridal Accessory Creator
Founder
07 2012 - 04 2014