Anthony Marcella
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive safeguarding and welfare experience with a proven track record of protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults across Academy football, the NHS, and policing. Bringing expertise in identifying and managing safeguarding concerns, conducting risk assessments, leading complex case management, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Dedicated individual committed to independent learning to ensure a professional service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Security officer
University of Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire
2025.12 - 2026.04
- Emergency Response: Acted as a first responder to welfare and safeguarding concerns involving students, staff and visitors, ensuring individuals were protected and supported in line with safeguarding procedures.
- Risk Assessments: Conducted dynamic risk assessments and made informed decisions to safeguard vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health crises, welfare concerns, alcohol or substance misuse, or personal safety issues.
- Signposting: Worked collaboratively with Student Services, Wellbeing Teams, Accommodation Services, NHS professionals, Police and emergency services to ensure appropriate safeguarding interventions and support.
- Public Relations: Built positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, providing reassurance, conflict resolution and practical support during challenging situations.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports of daily incidents.
Senior Therapy Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Preston, Lancashire
2022.03 - 2024.05
- Clinical Support: Implementing delegated treatment programs, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and enhancing patient mobility.
- Patient Care: Assisting patients with daily activities (dressing/undressing), preparing them for therapy, and monitoring progress.
- Administrative Tasks: Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Equipment Management: Setting up, maintaining, ordering and cleaning equipment.
- Discharge Planning: Assisting with safe discharge planning from hospital services.
- Safeguarding and Welfare: Reporting any concerns to ward manager regarding patients home environment or care packages.
Police Constable
Greater Manchester Police
Wigan, Greater Manchester
2021.03 - 2022.03
- Emergency Response: Attending 999/101 calls, managing incidents, and controlling traffic or crowds.
- Investigation: Gathering evidence, taking witness statements, and interviewing suspects.
- Community Policing:Patrolling areas, offering crime prevention advice, and building public confidence.
- Law Enforcement: Making arrests, conducting searches, and issuing fixed penalties.
- Legal Procedures: Preparing case files and providing evidence in court.
Detention Custody Officer
Lancashire Constabulary
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
2019.03 - 2021.03
- Welfare and Security: Monitoring detainees' well-being, conducting cell checks, and providing food, drink, and bedding. Referring vulnerable detainees to appropriate services such as Social Services, drug and alcohol misuse services and mental health services and ensuring documentation is complete.
- Processing Detainees: Booking individuals into custody, logging personal possessions, and taking fingerprints and photographs.
- Operational Support: Assisting with, or conducting, searches on detainees, and taking DNA samples (e.g., swabs).
- Communication: Interacting with solicitors, medical professionals, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality.
- Young People: Acting as Special Point of Contact (SPoC) for young detainees in custody to ensure their welfare and safeguarding in a volatile and sometimes hostile environment.
Therapy assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Chorley, Lancashire
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Conducted initial patient assessments under therapist guidance, aiding bespoke treatment plan creations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
- Assured adherence to care standards by following regulations and guidelines rigorously.
- Observed and reported patient progress to senior therapists, contributing to treatment plans.
Academy Sports Therapist
Blackburn Rovers Football Club
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
2004.06 - 2018.02
- Injury Assessment: Examining injuries to determine severity and if the athlete can continue.
- Treatment & Rehabilitation: Implementing treatment plans, including sports massage, soft tissue techniques, and exercise therapy to rehabilitate injuries.
- Pitch-side Support: Providing immediate first aid and emergency care during sports events.
- Preventative Care: Applying protective taping and strapping and advising on injury prevention techniques.
- Safeguarding: Be proactive with regards to any concerns and make the appropriate referrals and ensure full concise documentation. Acting as Welfare Officer at away trips / competitions and making the appropriate referrals to the Safeguarding team based at Ewood Park as required.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
North West Ambulance Service
Broughton, Lancashire
1999.11 - 2004.06
- Emergency Response Management: Receiving 999 calls and radioing, dispatching, and managing ambulances and rapid response vehicles.
- Information Gathering & Triage: Using telephone triage tools to determine the severity of medical conditions and the appropriate, prioritized response.
- Caller Support: Providing crucial, calm, and professional advice to callers, including first aid instructions (such as CPR) during critical, life-threatening situations.
- System Recording: Updating computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems in real-time with location, patient condition, and incident information.
- Radio Communication: Maintaining constant communication with paramedics, technicians, and other emergency services
Education
Diploma Clinical Sports Therapy - Sports Injuries
Preston College
Preston 1998.09 - 1999.06
Access to HE Diploma (Health & Social Care) -
Preston College
Preston 2011.09 - 2012.06
Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2 -
Learndirect
Preston 2014.08 - 2015.01
Functional Skills English Level 2 -
Learndirect
2015.01 - 2015.06
Education & Training Award Level 3 -
Preston College
Preston 2015.08 - 2016.01
Skills
- Experience in professional Academy football
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in Policing
- Risk assessment and signposting
- Committed to continuous professional development
Certification
Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3
Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness Level 2
Certificate in Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2
Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy
The FA Referee Course
Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2
The FA Safeguarding Children Course
Timeline
Security officer
University of Lancashire
2025.12 - 2026.04
Senior Therapy Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2022.03 - 2024.05
Police Constable
Greater Manchester Police
2021.03 - 2022.03
Detention Custody Officer
Lancashire Constabulary
2019.03 - 2021.03
Therapy assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
2018.09 - 2019.03
Education & Training Award Level 3 -
Preston College
2015.08 - 2016.01
Functional Skills English Level 2 -
Learndirect
2015.01 - 2015.06
Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2 -
Learndirect
2014.08 - 2015.01
Access to HE Diploma (Health & Social Care) -
Preston College
2011.09 - 2012.06
Academy Sports Therapist
Blackburn Rovers Football Club
2004.06 - 2018.02
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
North West Ambulance Service
1999.11 - 2004.06
Diploma Clinical Sports Therapy - Sports Injuries
Preston College
1998.09 - 1999.06