Annlouise Murray
Livingston,West Lothian
Summary
Proactive Advanced Support Worker skilled in leading teams and managing challenging behaviours through de-escalation techniques. Develops tailored support plans that enhance emotional regulation and encourage participation in meaningful activities. Drives engagement with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for each individual.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced support Worker
West Lothian Council
09.2021 - Current
- Supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and a wide range of additional needs.
- Delivering a person centred support tailored to each individual's needs, abilities and communication style.
- Promote independence by encouraging the development of daily living, communication and social skills.
- Delivering personal care whilemaintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
- Managed challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques and person-centred approaches to support positive interactions.
- Supporting individuals to express and regulate emotions, manage transitions and encouraging participation is meaningful activities.
- using a range of communication methods including signalong, AAC device, visual timetimes and now, then and next strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and external agencies to enhance student development outcomes.
- Adapted to various school environments while leading initiatives.
- maintain up to date records, following safeguarding and confidential procedures.
- Administered prescribed medication and maintained accurate records.
Childminder
self employed
12.2010 - 09.2021
- Managed a successful childcare business, providing high-quality care in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Fostered independence and emotional resilience in children through tailored support.
- Observed and addressed behaviour consistently to ensure children's happiness, safety, and security.
- Managed daily routines including drop-offs, pick-ups, nap times, and meal times efficiently.
- Facilitated outdoor activities and outings to parks and playgrounds, promoting physical activity and socialisation.
- Engaged families and external organisations to promote holistic child development.
- Oversaw finances, policies, and daily administration of childcare operations.
- maintained accurate records, meeting all safeguarding and legal requirements.
- adhered to current legislation to support the development needs of the children.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - childhood and peace
West Lothian College Scotland
livingston01-2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Childhood and practice
West Lothian college
Livingston01-2000
Skills
- Person centred support
- Medication management
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding practices
- Record management
- Communication methods
- Child development
- Transition assistance
- Outdoor activity facilitation
- Resource organisation
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Team support
- Family involvement
- Team motivation
- Specialist training
- Emotion regulation
Timeline
Advanced support Worker
West Lothian Council
09.2021 - Current
Childminder
self employed
12.2010 - 09.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - childhood and peace
West Lothian College Scotland
Certificate of Higher Education - Childhood and practice
West Lothian college