Denise Skene
Fauldhouse,Scotland
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in criminal justice and social care, committed to making a positive impact on adolescents and juveniles in residential care. Demonstrates advanced communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and ethical judgement while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Experienced in conflict management, case management, and legal writing, with a comprehensive understanding of social justice and healthcare ethics. Proven ability to work under pressure and excel as both a leader and team player. Career goals include furthering expertise in social care management to enhance the well-being of youth in residential or custodial settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Hospitality
Mint Personnel
Manchester, England
05.2024 - 11.2024
Juvenile Justice & Social Care Provider
Self Employed
Perth, Western Australia
03.2017 - 02.2024
University Tutor - Law & Justice
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, Western Australia
03.2017 - 09.2023
Small Business Owner
Triplefive Pty t/a Hocking Dental Care
Hocking, Western Australia
11.2009 - 12.2021
Dental Therapist & Practice Manager
Independent Practitioners Network Aust (IPN)
Wembley, Western Australia
07.2002 - 08.2009
Education
Bachelor of Criminology, Justice & Laws - School of Law and Justice
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, Western Australia 03.2002 - 10.2007
SVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 11.2025 -
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 10.2025 - 10.2025
Care Certificate Course - Standards (1-15) - Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 11.2025 - 11.2025
Advanced First Aid & Surf Life Saving - Health
St John
Leederville, Western Australia 01.2024 - 02.2024
Advanced Diploma Management & HR - Management and Business
TAFE WA
Joondalup, Western Australia 05.2011 - 03.2013
Diploma of Bookkeeping - Accounting and Finance
MYOB Perth Training Centre
Perth, Western Australia 09.2007 - 05.2008
Diploma Payroll Management - Accounting and Finance
TAFE WA
Joondalup, Western Australia 11.2007 - 05.2008
Certificate IV Small Business Management - Business and Commerce
West Coast Institute of Training
Western Australia 03.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety - OS & H
West Coast Institute of Training
Western Australia 01.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate III Hospitality - Hospitality
Etrainu
Brisbane, Queensland 07.2016 - 07.2016
Skills
- Approachable, dependable and determined to make a positive impact on adolescents & juveniles in residential care
- Works extremely well under pressure
- Problem-solver who uses common sense
- Advanced Communication skills & Proficiency
- Team building with a positive attitude
- Leadership or team player, fits in well
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Ethical judgement
- Confidentiality maintained at all times
- Conflict management
- Case Management
- Professional Attitude
- Legal writing
- Criminal law knowledge
- Adult social care understanding
- Social care management
- Social care provision understanding
- Risk and social care needs assessments, for youth in custodial care
- Health and social care
- Social justice knowledge & understanding
- Healthcare ethics awareness
- Nurture and caring attitude
- Hotel, Bar & Functions Hospitality experience
- Child dental care
Affiliations
- Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor
- Artistic & Trick Rollerskating
- Surf Life Saving Australia
Timeline
SVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
11.2025 -
Care Certificate Course - Standards (1-15) - Social Care
Training Express
11.2025 - 11.2025
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
10.2025 - 10.2025
Hospitality
Mint Personnel
05.2024 - 11.2024
Advanced First Aid & Surf Life Saving - Health
St John
01.2024 - 02.2024
Juvenile Justice & Social Care Provider
Self Employed
03.2017 - 02.2024
University Tutor - Law & Justice
Edith Cowan University
03.2017 - 09.2023
Certificate III Hospitality - Hospitality
Etrainu
07.2016 - 07.2016
Certificate IV Small Business Management - Business and Commerce
West Coast Institute of Training
03.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety - OS & H
West Coast Institute of Training
01.2012 - 08.2012
Advanced Diploma Management & HR - Management and Business
TAFE WA
05.2011 - 03.2013
Small Business Owner
Triplefive Pty t/a Hocking Dental Care
11.2009 - 12.2021
Diploma Payroll Management - Accounting and Finance
TAFE WA
11.2007 - 05.2008
Diploma of Bookkeeping - Accounting and Finance
MYOB Perth Training Centre
09.2007 - 05.2008
Dental Therapist & Practice Manager
Independent Practitioners Network Aust (IPN)
07.2002 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Criminology, Justice & Laws - School of Law and Justice
Edith Cowan University
03.2002 - 10.2007