Craig Thomson
Airdrie,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Methodical worker and problem-solver. Follows instructions and uses initiative to carry out my role to achieve to high standards. Dependable and flexible individual committed to safety and client satisfaction. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and development of my role and supporting my team members. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Motivated Individual with over 10 years of experience, recognised for being adaptable and responsive to individual families needs. responding to crises situations and resolving conflict situations to positive outcomes
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Project Worker
Includem
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2012.03 - Current
- Worked with community organisations to create access to resources and assistance to meet client varying needs.
- Reduced risk of harm by supporting families to engage in professional services by identifying and implementing effective prevention strategies.
- Used compassion, empathy and respect to build trusting relationships with service users and family members.
- Reduced client's emotional, mental and behavioural reactions to welfare and child protection challenges through effective crisis intervention management.
- Supported recovery and aided positive outcomes for service users through effective interventions and 1-1 support
- Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
- Collaborated with community partners, including schools, health care providers, families/ carers and Social workers successfully to ensure families remain at home
Shot Firer
Scottish coal
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
2005.04 - 2008.06
- Followed and upheld explosives handling, storage and transport procedures for workplace safety.
- Used hand signals to coordinate and execute explosions with team.
- Guaranteed detonation of designated explosives.
- Reported on blast outcomes using established methods.
- Reported and attended to misfires with utmost care for health and safety.
- Safeguarded from health and safety hazards underground to minimise risk of injury.
- Connected wire, fuse and detonator cords series with blasting machines.
- Declared blast safe areas before and after detonation of explosives to prevent accidents.
- Outlined type and quantities of explosives required for specific tasks.
- Loaded explosives strategically into blast holes in line with established plans.
- Facilitated assembly of primer charges using detonators and explosive cartridges.
Heavy plant operator
J Fenton and sons Ltd
Perth, Perth and Kinross
1988.08 - 2005.03
- Operated automated equipment to move and transport earth and rubble.
- Investigated plant symptoms and traced back to identify and diagnose root cause.
- Moved large quantities of earth and gravel using heavy plant machinery and excavator equipment.
- Compacted pavement and road foundations using pressure rollers.
- Reported safety or environmental issues to site management.
- Carried out thorough equipment inspections, maintaining consistent productivity in line with site targets.
- Attended site safety and project meetings to address needs and suggest improvements.
- Completed daily paperwork to document machinery output.
- Supported machine maintenance and servicing to minimise downtime.
- Monitored machinery performance to perform excavation tasks safely and accurately.
- Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
Education
Higher National Certificate - Social Care
Coatbridge College
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire 2010.09 - 2011.06
SVQ Level 3 - Social Care Children & Young People
ATC Scotland
Stepps, North Lanarkshire 2016.06 - 2017.06
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Work zone safety
- Safeguarding principles
- Needs and risk assessments
- Manual handling
- Outreach support
- Time management
- Public relations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Customer-focused
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- i am a keen participant in maintaining my own mental health and wellbeing through exercise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SVQ Level 3 - Social Care Children & Young People
ATC Scotland
2016.06 - 2017.06
Assistant Project Worker
Includem
2012.03 - Current
Higher National Certificate - Social Care
Coatbridge College
2010.09 - 2011.06
Shot Firer
Scottish coal
2005.04 - 2008.06
Heavy plant operator
J Fenton and sons Ltd
1988.08 - 2005.03