Cleo Evans
Swindon,SWINDON
Summary
18 Years experience of delivering innovative leadership and national funded programmes that provides support for clients and the wider community
Developing Leadership programmes where people empower their peers to believe in their potential
Using my creative and logical mind with over 27 years experience in the field of education, health and social care, and youth work to create bespoke programmes that supports it's main client base and the community it is serving.
Using a Trauma Informed Approach and Person Centred holistic method to creating programmes that develops positive relationships with all organisations to support those I am serving.
Empathetic and Inclusive in my approach
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Peer Mentoring Coordinator
Barnardos
Swindon, Wiltshire
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and create a peer support training and engagement programme for students at primary and secondary level
- Train and coach children, young people, teaching and school staff in trauma informed practice and effective communication
- Use of IAPTUS data to support monitoring, reporting and statistical analysis.
- Led on production of regular monitoring of schools Peer4Support programme
- Contributed to regular team reporting and review of project activities.
- Supported department team, delivery managers and partners in evaluating programme delivery.
Youth Programmes Coordinator
Community First - Youth Action Wiltshire
Devizes, Wiltshire
07.2011 - 03.2021
- Coordinated and delivered youth engagement programmes through national funding bodies for young people facing challenges in their lives.
- Provided 1:1 coaching and mentoring to children and young people setting action plans and providing advice, guidance and advocacy support
- Managed the voluntary led youth clubs across Wiltshire with support and guidance with DBS, and training needs
- Delivered relevant training and leadership to part time, sessional and volunteers in the yountary youth sector
- Provided reports and collated data for local and national funding bodies
- Upheld policies and safeguarding practices to ensure proffesional conduct and supported voluntary agencies with relevant policies to ensure the health and safety of clients.
Vocational Training Manager
Nova Hreod College
Swindon, Wilts
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Managed the vocational curriculum for key stage 4 students
- coached and mentored students who were on the vocational learning pathway and set action plans to encourage employability and life skills.
- Developed new and exisiting partnerships with employers across Swindon in a variety of vocational career sectors to support students on day placements during school term time
- Worked alongside further education colleges to support students attending the pre 16 learning programme
- Managed the Key Stage 4 school work experience programme
- Lead worker for delivering the Princes trust XL programme for students at risk of exclusion in school.
Programme Coordinator
Trident Trust
Corsham , Wiltshire
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Coordinated the government funded Summer Challenge programme that supported young people at risk of exclusion or excluded, opportunities to develop key life and employability skills
- Worked across multi agencies and developed partnerships with community organisations in providing support for clients participating on the Summer Challenge
- Provided 1:1 coaching and mentoring support for clients participating on the Summer Challenge
- provided data and reports on outcomes and presentation opportunities at national level of successful outcomes
Education
CPCAB - Counselling Studies
Willows Counselling Service
Swindon 09.2019 - 12.2019
NCFE - Prepare to teach in lifelong learning sector (PTTLS)
New College
Swindon 01.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Development & American Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.2001 - 07.2004
Skills
Peer Support Experienced
Mentoring & Coaching
Development and Leadership
Advocacy, Advice & Guidance
Community Driven
Partnership and stakeholder experience
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, data IT systems
Ability to travel
Timeline
Peer Mentoring Coordinator
Barnardos
03.2021 - Current
CPCAB - Counselling Studies
Willows Counselling Service
09.2019 - 12.2019
NCFE - Prepare to teach in lifelong learning sector (PTTLS)
New College
01.2013 - 05.2013
Youth Programmes Coordinator
Community First - Youth Action Wiltshire
07.2011 - 03.2021
Vocational Training Manager
Nova Hreod College
07.2006 - 07.2011
Programme Coordinator
Trident Trust
01.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Development & American Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2001 - 07.2004
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