Chloe Robson
Darlington
Summary
Residential Care Officer with extensive experience in trauma-informed care and emotional support for young people with complex needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and social workers, to enhance care planning and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in psychological observation, behavioural monitoring, and safeguarding practices. Previous roles include Children's Peer Support Worker and Research Assistant, showcasing skills in emotional regulation strategies, data analysis, and survey design. Career focus on advancing evidence-based practices to support neurodivergent individuals and contribute to their wellbeing and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Care Officer
St Cuthbert’s Care
10.2025 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed care and emotional support to young people with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
- Support emotional regulation through consistent therapeutic approaches and positive relationship building.
- Observe, monitor, and record behavioural patterns to contribute to care planning and risk management.
- Work collaboratively with psychologists, social workers, education staff, and external professionals.
Children’s Peer Support Worker
Beaumont Hill & Marchbank Primary
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Deliver 1:1 and group-based support for children with SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
- Support emotional regulation using structured strategies, visual aids, and positive reinforcement.
- Contribute to the implementation of EHCP targets and behaviour support plans.
Research Assistant
Healthwatch England
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Designed and distributed research surveys exploring access to healthcare services.
- Analysed qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and service gaps.
- Presented findings and recommendations to healthcare stakeholders.
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Clifton Green Primary School / YSIS
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported speech and language therapists, and teaching staff in delivering assessments and interventions for children with diverse needs.
- Used the WellComm toolkit to monitor and assess children’s language development, and identify areas requiring additional support.
- Gained firsthand experience working with underrepresented groups, including children with long-term health conditions and specific disabilities.
- Developed strong empathy and problem-solving skills by adapting support approaches to suit each child’s unique needs.
- Contributed to a supportive, collaborative environment that prioritised each child's wellbeing, progress, and confidence.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and communication disorders in children.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
University of York
York 2022 - 2025
Skills
- Psychological observation and behavioural monitoring
- Trauma-informed and attachment-based practice
- Safeguarding and risk management
- Emotional regulation and therapeutic support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Report writing and accurate record keeping
- Research methods and data analysis
- Communication and relationship building
- Behaviour support planning
- Supporting neurodivergent young people
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Survey design and participant engagement
- Evidence-based practice
Timeline
Residential Care Officer
St Cuthbert’s Care
10.2025 - Current
Children’s Peer Support Worker
Beaumont Hill & Marchbank Primary
04.2025 - 08.2025
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Clifton Green Primary School / YSIS
01.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Healthwatch England
04.2023 - 11.2024
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
University of York
2022 - 2025