Cayley Smith

During my placement in the Adult Central Neighbourhood Team I worked with a wide range of adults including older people after hospital discharge and adults referred with no information provided. I carried out full Care Act assessments from the start gathering all the information myself through person‑centred conversations with the individual their family and other professionals.

I arranged care packages, created support plans and reviewed short‑term reablement support to see if longer‑term care was needed, using the Care Act wellbeing principle (Section 1) and the eligibility criteria (Section 13). I also involved unpaid carers and made sure their voice and situation were included in the assessment.

I had the chance to nominate an adult for an Extra Care scheme, bringing together key information and presenting it clearly for panel. Throughout placement I became more confident with case notes, home visits, and talking about sensitive issues in a calm and respectful way.

Supported adults with learning disabilities, including those with cerebral palsy and non-verbal communication.
Facilitated day-to-day living needs in a person-centred manner.
Assisted with communication and daily tasks to enhance community engagement.
Ensured comfort, respect, and active listening for all individuals.
Approached tasks with patience and kindness to promote independence.
Aimed to foster confidence in individuals for improved quality of life.

At Nurseplus I supported adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities physical disabilities and complex health conditions. I worked in different settings, which helped me become confident adapting to new environments and building positive relationships quickly.

My role involved helping people with daily living tasks, personal care, communication, and encouraging independence wherever possible. I always worked in a very person‑centred way, making sure people felt comfortable, respected and listened to. I got used to handling sensitive situations calmly and professionally, and keeping accurate notes when needed.

This job helped me build strong skills in patience, communication, empathy, and supporting people with dignity.