Denise Nygate
Westcliff on Sea,Essex
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in event coordination and person-centred practice, adept at client relationship building and service planning. Proven ability in team oversight, resource allocation, and stakeholder management to drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging skills for strategic growth and enhanced service delivery.
Meticulous Coordinator accustomed to managing complex schedules and logistical details to support seamless operations. Works with internal teams and stakeholders to verify requirements and exceed expectations. Astute problem-solver with high-level negotiation skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Consultancy
Shed 22
Custom House, London
01.1994 - 09.2025
- Consultancy to set up recognised training courses.
- Participated in professional development workshops, constantly improving consultancy skills.
- Delivered user experience and user-centred design consultancy to clients and development teams.
- Liaised with clients regarding project specifics to provide tailored consultancy services.
Shared Lives Coordinator
London Borough of Camden
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Developed comprehensive strategy to recruit and support carers in shared lives initiative.
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
- Liaised with external parties to ensure seamless project execution.
- Created detailed schedules to streamline work processes.
- Explored new opportunities whilst maintaining focus on core responsibilities.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.
- Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
Development Officer
Shared Lives Plus
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Development Officer – transition young people, care leavers, mother and baby specialism to promote and educate schemes on new areas of development England wide
- Facilitated community engagement events, promoting awareness of organisational mission and programs.
- Generated increased public interest in organisation's initiatives through media releases and social media campaigns.
- Evaluated impact of developmental programmes using key performance indicators.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through regular meetings and updates on project progress.
- Trained and supervised staff to perform best practices in development.
Shared Lives Coordinator
Southend Borough Council
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Shared Lives Coordinator - Shared Lives Coordinator-to recruit and support carers in their shared lives role and market and promote the service within the local authority
Social Worker
Southend Borough Council
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Social Worker within Community Learning Disability Tram – manage a case load for clients with learning disabilities and autism – assess people for needs under the social care legislation
Community Involvement Manager
London Borough of Newham
01.2006 - 03.2013
- Community Involvement Manager with led responsibilities for InControl, self-directed support- manage 5 staff to support transformation within learning disabilities team
Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator
London Borough of Newham
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator-to implement person centred planning across all providers and people receiving services
Service Manager
Norwood Ravenswood
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Service Manager (Adult Day Provision, Employment, Leisure)
Mental Health Employment Project Worker
Jewish Care
11.1999 - 03.2002
- Mental Health Employment Project Worker (Teaching Cookery).
Network Manager
Key Ring – Supportive Living Networks
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Network Manager.
Vocational Training Co-ordinator
John Grooms Association
09.1998 - 01.1999
- Vocational Training Co-ordinator.
Catering Training Project Manager
Camden Society
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Catering Training Project Manager.
Teacher
Turning Point – Lorne House
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Teacher in Catering and Cookery.
Project Leader
Oaklands College
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Project Leader for Adult Literacy & Basic Skills.
Lecturer
Waltham Forest College, Havering College & Newham College
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Lecturer in Catering and Cookery.
Caterer and Restaurateur
Self-Employed
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Caterer and Restaurateur.
Account Executive
Pielle Public Relations
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Account Executive.
CEO
Friends and Places Together
Southend, Essex
08.2010 - Current
- Established innovative, person-centred charity to enhance community support.
- Fostered culture of innovation leading to successful product development.
- Formulated sustainable business plan for competitive market positioning.
- Executed mergers and acquisitions to facilitate business expansion.
- Oversaw financial operations, ensuring fiscal health of organisation.
- Chaired board meetings to drive effective decision-making processes.
- Targeted operational inefficiencies to maximise profit margins.
- Increased brand recognition through strategic marketing campaigns.
Education
Level 7 - Leadership and Management
Cavity Training
United Kingdom 10.2022 - 11.2024
Diploma in Social Work - Social work
University of East London
London 09.2001 - 06.2004
BA - Home Economics
Liverpool Polytechnic
01.1983 - 01.1986
5 'O' Levels, 2 'A' Levels
Redbridge Technical College
01.1980 - 01.1983
5 C.S.E.'s
Valentines High School
01.1975 - 01.1980
Skills
- Event coordination
- Person-centred practise
- Client relationship building
- Service planning
- Team oversight
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder management
References
Vir, Davies, Norwood, 38 Grand Avenue, Muswell Hill, London
Hobbies and Interests
Interior Design, gardening, cinema, reading and swimming.
Training
- Health & Safety at Work for Managers.
- Mental Health Awareness.
- Person Centred planning
- What matters coaching
- Community building
- Risk assessment
- Sexuality and relationships
- Health facilitation
- Training the Trainer.
- Safeguarding investigation
- Medication Errors
- Social prescribing
- Writing reports
- Updating social work practices
Qualifications
- Social Work Degree
- MA Leadership and Management
- Certificate In Education
- Post professional qualification in self-directed support and safeguarding
- City and Guilds in Teaching Adults
- Advanced Food Hygiene
- Home Economics Degree
Interests
Swimming, interior design, walking dogs, travelling
Additional needs
I have diagnosis with dyslexia in 2002 and diagnosed with ADHD in 2022. I take medication for ADHD when needed.
FURTHER TRAINING
- 1995-1997 Greenwich University MA Education, Special Needs.
- 1995 London Borough of Newham Preliminary Teacher’s Swimming Certificate.
- 1994 Oaklands College Assessors Award – D32 and D33.
- 1993-1994 Oaklands College City & Guilds in Teaching Basic Skills.
- 1993 Havering College City & Guilds 706/1. Cooking for the Catering Industry.
- 1991-1992 College of North London Advanced Certificate in Food Hygiene.
- 1990-1991 Waltham Forest City & Guilds 730. Teaching Adults in Further Education.
- 1986-1988 College of Distributive Communications Advertising & Marketing Certificate.
Timeline
Level 7 - Leadership and Management
Cavity Training
10.2022 - 11.2024
Shared Lives Coordinator
London Borough of Camden
09.2020 - 08.2025
Development Officer
Shared Lives Plus
06.2015 - 08.2020
Shared Lives Coordinator
Southend Borough Council
04.2013 - 03.2017
Social Worker
Southend Borough Council
04.2011 - 01.2014
CEO
Friends and Places Together
08.2010 - Current
Community Involvement Manager
London Borough of Newham
01.2006 - 03.2013
Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator
London Borough of Newham
08.2003 - 01.2006
Service Manager
Norwood Ravenswood
01.2002 - 05.2003
Diploma in Social Work - Social work
University of East London
09.2001 - 06.2004
Mental Health Employment Project Worker
Jewish Care
11.1999 - 03.2002
Network Manager
Key Ring – Supportive Living Networks
01.1999 - 01.2002
Vocational Training Co-ordinator
John Grooms Association
09.1998 - 01.1999
Consultancy
Shed 22
01.1994 - 09.2025
Catering Training Project Manager
Camden Society
01.1994 - 01.1998
Teacher
Turning Point – Lorne House
01.1993 - 01.1996
Project Leader
Oaklands College
01.1993 - 01.1994
Lecturer
Waltham Forest College, Havering College & Newham College
01.1991 - 01.1993
Caterer and Restaurateur
Self-Employed
01.1988 - 01.1991
Account Executive
Pielle Public Relations
01.1986 - 01.1988
BA - Home Economics
Liverpool Polytechnic
01.1983 - 01.1986
5 'O' Levels, 2 'A' Levels
Redbridge Technical College
01.1980 - 01.1983
5 C.S.E.'s
Valentines High School
01.1975 - 01.1980
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