DAVID COLLINS
Barnstaple,North Devon
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong organisation and time management skills, adept at handling multiple tasks with attention to detail. Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team. Experienced in using assistive technology and dealing with vulnerable clients, ensuring a friendly and patient approach. Reliable and trustworthy, committed to delivering high-quality service while maintaining a sense of humour.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Musician and Music Tutor
Self employed
Ipswich, Suffolk
- Performed as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in various bands and solo projects.
- Produced and recorded music in a home studio, employing multiple instruments and advanced software.
- Provided private music tuition for 15 years to disadvantaged children, young people, and individuals with autism or brain injuries.
Support Worker
Avenues Group (East)
2001.01 - 2024.08
- Supporting individuals to promote independence.
- Administering and ordering medication.
- Day to day support; cooking, shopping, appointments, O.T and P.T rehabilitation.
- Support with personal care, social activities, and financial matters.
Skills
- Strong organisation and time management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
- Friendly, a good listener with lots of patience and a measure of humour
- reliable and trustworthy
- Assistive technology use
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
Certification
- E-learning and refresher training including:
- Food Hygiene | 2022
- Basic Life Support | 2022
- Infection Control | 2022
- Lone Working | 2022
- Medication Practice | 2022
- Mental Capacity Act and DOLS | 2022
- Safeguarding and Protection of Adults | 2022
- Behaviours That Challenge | 2023
- Cyber Security | 2023
- Fire Safety | 2023
- Health and Safety | 2023
- Manual Handling of Objects | 2023
Affiliations
- Song writing/playing instruments
- Cooking
Timeline
Support Worker
Avenues Group (East)
2001.01 - 2024.08
Musician and Music Tutor
Self employed