Andrew shaw
Oban,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise in risk assessment, addiction treatment, and behavioural management techniques. Demonstrates a caring nature and empathy in practice, ensuring patient confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries. Proficient in CBT techniques, substance abuse counselling, and relapse prevention knowledge. Experienced in community outreach, drug rehabilitation programme planning, and safeguarding procedures. Committed to patient advocacy and recovery planning with a client-centred approach. Holds certifications in alcohol awareness, physical restraint training, first aid, and suicide prevention.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Health and social care worker
scottish drugs forum
Oban, Argyll and Bute
2025.06 - 2026.02
- Implemented harm reduction strategies effectively-improved overall safety within facility.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication amongst peers.
- Monitored client progress regularly, adapting treatment plans as needed for optimal results.
- Established trustful relationships by respecting client confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Enhanced client wellbeing with provision of emotional support during difficult periods.
- Developed individual recovery plans for clients to foster independence and resilience.
- Educated family members on addiction issues to improve their understanding and support capacity.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities-stayed abreast of latest trends in addiction recovery field.
- Advocated for clients' rights within the broader community, enhancing social inclusion outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Led workshops under professional supervision.
- Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
Volunteer
hope kitchen
Oban, Argyll and Bute
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
- Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
- Maintained visitor and personnel compliance with rules and safety procedures, minimizing liability and injury risks.
- Directed guests to correct seating locations and answered questions about facility amenities.
- Sold and served refreshments to customers, promoting fun atmosphere and driving revenue gains.
- Maintained an orderly workspace, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal disruption.
- Upheld food safety regulations with careful handling of ingredients during meal prep.
- Assisted chefs with meal prep, leading to smoother kitchen operations.
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
Education
SVQ Level 2 - health and social care
scottish drugs forum
Glasgow, Glasgow City 2025.06 - 2026.02
Skills
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Empathy in practice
- Addiction treatment knowledge
- Non-Judgmental attitude
- Mental health training
- Patient confidentiality understanding
- Recovery planning expertise
- Alcohol awareness certification
- Physical restraint training
- Self-Harm awareness
- Substance abuse counselling
- Relapse prevention knowledge
- CBT techniques
- First Aid trained
- Mental health awareness
- Suicide Prevention training
- Professional boundaries maintenance
- Client-Centred approach
Affiliations
- spending quality time with my children.
- attending football matches
Timeline
Health and social care worker
scottish drugs forum
2025.06 - 2026.02
SVQ Level 2 - health and social care
scottish drugs forum
2025.06 - 2026.02
Volunteer
hope kitchen
2024.04 - 2025.04