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
2024.05 - 2024.11
Juvenile Justice & Social Care Provider
Self Employed
Perth, Western Australia
2017.03 - 2024.02
University Tutor - Law & Justice
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, Western Australia
2017.03 - 2023.09
Small Business Owner
Triplefive Pty t/a Hocking Dental Care
Hocking, Western Australia
2009.11 - 2021.12
Dental Therapist & Practice Manager
Independent Practitioners Network Aust (IPN)
Wembley, Western Australia
2002.07 - 2009.08
Education
Bachelor of Criminology, Justice & Laws - School of Law and Justice
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, Western Australia 2002.03 - 2007.10
SVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 2025.11 -
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 2025.10 - 2025.10
Care Certificate Course - Standards (1-15) - Social Care
Training Express
Halifax, England 2025.11 - 2025.11
Advanced First Aid & Surf Life Saving - Health
St John
Leederville, Western Australia 2024.01 - 2024.02
Advanced Diploma Management & HR - Management and Business
TAFE WA
Joondalup, Western Australia 2011.05 - 2013.03
Diploma of Bookkeeping - Accounting and Finance
MYOB Perth Training Centre
Perth, Western Australia 2007.09 - 2008.05
Diploma Payroll Management - Accounting and Finance
TAFE WA
Joondalup, Western Australia 2007.11 - 2008.05
Certificate IV Small Business Management - Business and Commerce
West Coast Institute of Training
Western Australia 2012.03 - 2012.08
Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety - OS & H
West Coast Institute of Training
Western Australia 2012.01 - 2012.08
Certificate III Hospitality - Hospitality
Etrainu
Brisbane, Queensland 2016.07 - 2016.07
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
2025.11 -
Care Certificate Course - Standards (1-15) - Social Care
Training Express
2025.11 - 2025.11
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Training Express
2025.10 - 2025.10
Hospitality
Mint Personnel
2024.05 - 2024.11
Advanced First Aid & Surf Life Saving - Health
St John
2024.01 - 2024.02
Juvenile Justice & Social Care Provider
Self Employed
2017.03 - 2024.02
University Tutor - Law & Justice
Edith Cowan University
2017.03 - 2023.09
Certificate III Hospitality - Hospitality
Etrainu
2016.07 - 2016.07
Certificate IV Small Business Management - Business and Commerce
West Coast Institute of Training
2012.03 - 2012.08
Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety - OS & H
West Coast Institute of Training
2012.01 - 2012.08
Advanced Diploma Management & HR - Management and Business
TAFE WA
2011.05 - 2013.03
Small Business Owner
Triplefive Pty t/a Hocking Dental Care
2009.11 - 2021.12
Diploma Payroll Management - Accounting and Finance
TAFE WA
2007.11 - 2008.05
Diploma of Bookkeeping - Accounting and Finance
MYOB Perth Training Centre
2007.09 - 2008.05
Dental Therapist & Practice Manager
Independent Practitioners Network Aust (IPN)
2002.07 - 2009.08
Bachelor of Criminology, Justice & Laws - School of Law and Justice
Edith Cowan University
2002.03 - 2007.10