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Carl Jenkinson

Workington,Cumbria

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in time and task organisation, leadership excellence, and youth engagement methods. Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations and proficiency in crisis intervention, complemented by proactive safeguarding practices and a strong understanding of regulatory standards. Equipped with strong IT skills, effective judgement, and a full UK driving licence, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive impactful outcomes in roles requiring strategic oversight and community engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Deputy Manager

Taylor Made Prospects Ltd
Workington, Cumbria
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised team members for optimal task completion.
  • Quality Assured Monthly Reports and Risk Assessments
  • Enforced company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
  • Dealt effectively with crisis situations; ensured safety of all involved parties.
  • Provided safe, secure environment with continual supervision to ensure protection of children.
  • Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication techniques.
  • Collaborated with the Registered Service manager to achieve organisational goals.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth and development.

Support Worker

Taylor Made Prospects Ltd
Workington, Cumbria
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • 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 relationships with young people 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.
  • Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
  • Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.

Leaving Care Personal Adviser

Cumbria County Council
Workington, Cumbria
01.2016 - 05.2023
  • Built positive, productive, professional relationships with young people, improving their trust in support system provisions.
  • Role modelled positive behaviour and interpersonal skills.
  • Successfully managed caseloads of 25+ young people aged 16-25 Accompanied clients to appointments and during weekly tasks such as grocery shopping to offer support and ensure safety.
  • Provided comprehensive emotional support to alleviate client distress.
  • Advocated for clients' rights with social services departments.
  • Maintained thorough safeguarding of young people, regularly updating current regulatory knowledge for optimised support provisions.
  • 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

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Gen2
Workington

Skills

  • Time and task organisation
  • Leadership excellence
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Resilience in stressful situations
  • Crisis intervention expertise
  • Proactive safeguarding
  • Strong IT skills
  • Full UK driving license
  • Youth engagement methods
  • Effective judgement
  • IOSHH certified

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Taylor Made Prospects Ltd
01.2025 - Current

Support Worker

Taylor Made Prospects Ltd
05.2023 - 01.2025

Leaving Care Personal Adviser

Cumbria County Council
01.2016 - 05.2023

GCSEs -

Southfield Technology College

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Gen2
Carl Jenkinson