Annette Clark

I currently work for Essex County Council as a Community support worker.

I am part of the hospital discharge team this is a very fast pace team and my duties are....
To refer discharges on a daily basis, to Care providers , liaising with families, care providers and wards to ensure a smooth
discharge.
Notify SPT , Business support , hospitals and care providers on how discharges are processing.
Making Millbrook,Spa, and Tces referrals when required. I make TCE's referrals for my team members who are unable to
order the equipment as they haven't done their training.
Arrange food parcels with local charities.
Arranging deep cleans with different agencies.
Arranging home visits with fire service
Hospital visits to speak to patients regarding their home and discharge.
Document case notes efficiency.
Complete provider concerns.
Liaise with supervisor and manager.
Working with different agencies in MDT meetings,, TOCH, EHO, Fire brigade, GPs, Peabody, changing pathways..
Accompany Social workers on visits if required
I cover the discharge team ladders, duty calls, and the allocations ladder.
I advocate for service users that need support., enabling them to have their wishes heard, what's in their best interest,
promoting their independence .

Arrange meetings within the hospital with various departments, to make them aware of the tech available to ensure that patients are discharged home safely as per the Care Act.
Assist with organising training within the hospital.
Attend forums, hubs,
Organising events for the public.
Assisting staff with organising equipment ready for the discharge.

• Completed detailed record keeping duties ensuring accurate documentation of client progress.
• Developed personalised care programmes for improved client wellbeing.
• Supported individuals in crisis situations, ensuring safety and stability at all times.
• Advocated on behalf of vulnerable individuals in social welfare proceedings, upholding their rights.
• Collaborated with local organisations offering varied opportunities for client participation.
• Built strong relationships with families to ensure seamless support services delivery.
• Reported concerns, problems and changes to the Manager

• Travelled between multiple locations maintaining consistent high levels of support across various households.
• Conducted regular home assessments to identify potential hazards, promoting safer living conditions for clients.
• Improved client wellbeing with emotional support, encouragement and companionship tasks.
• Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams for cohesive care delivery to clients.
• Enhanced client independence by providing personal and physical care.
• Undertook comprehensive record keeping tasks, improving accuracy of client information for healthcare professionals.
• Collaborated effectively within team dynamics contributing positively towards overall service efficiency.
• Offered assistance for daily living activities, resulting in improved quality of life for clients.
• Fostered positive relationships with family members; enhanced understanding of reablement process.
• Ensured clients' safety at all times, minimising risk of injuries or accidents.
• Implemented client-centred reablement plans with the goal of maximising their independence and autonomy.
• Coordinated medication schedules for adherence to treatment plans.
• Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.
• Participated in ongoing professional development courses leading to up-to-date knowledge of best practice techniques.
• Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
• Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
• Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
• Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
• Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.

My duties are to ensure that children and staff are provided with a health, balanced and nutritional meal daily. Weekly spending and costing on headcount ratio to ensure that I stay within given budget.

I ensure that all my staff are trained to the highest standards required to

work with the kitchen environment with ongoing weekly and monthly assessments.

I complete timesheets for myself and my staff, invoices that are submitted to the finance department and am responsible for ensuring that all my suppliers meet the school’s standards and needs.

In addition to this I have also started an After School Cookery Club for up to 8 children to educate them on all aspects of healthy eating, including preparing a menu, preparing the food, hygiene and health and safety. This is all prepared in conjunction with the school Education Curriculum utilizing Math’s, English and Science.