Carl Jenkinson
Workington,Cumbria
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with compassionate and encouraging approach. Able to assist young people in navigating various situations by developing coping skills and taking advantage of safety nets. Eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support.
I have over 7 years experience working as a Personal Advisor for Children's Services. During my time as a PA, I have worked alongside young people suffering from mental health issues, young people involved in criminal and anti social behaviour and those who are victims of domestic abuse.
I was nominated for the Children in Care Council Inspirational Worker of the Year and was appointed Education, Employment and Training Champion whilst working in my previous role.
I joined Taylor Made Prospects in May 2023 and have worked with several young people who are all care experienced. I helped create the independence plans we use to promote and develop a young person's skills. I have also been appointed as the Child Exploitation Champion for Taylor Made Prospects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Taylor Made Prospects
Workington, Cumbria
05.2023 - Current
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Built strong patient relationships through support and friendly rapport building.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
- Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
Personal Advisor
Cumbria County Council
Workington, Cumbria
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Built positive, productive, professional relationships with young people, improving their trust in support system provisions.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and during weekly tasks such as grocery shopping to offer support and ensure safety.
- Maintained thorough safeguarding of young people, regularly updating current regulatory knowledge for optimised support provisions.
- Role modelled positive behaviour and interpersonal skills.
- Successfully managed caseloads of 25+ young people aged 16-25
- Offered support to young people with a variety of issues, including mental health issues, criminal behaviour and victims of domestic violence.
Education
GCSEs -
Southfield Technology College
Workington, CumbriaNVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration
Gen2
WorkingtonSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Child welfare checks
- Life skills development
- Intervention techniques
- Development support
- Budget management
- Employment assistance
- Emotional resilience
- Safeguarding policies
- Clean driving record
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Support Worker
Taylor Made Prospects
05.2023 - Current
Personal Advisor
Cumbria County Council
01.2016 - 05.2023
GCSEs -
Southfield Technology College
NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration
Gen2
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