Ellis O'Brien

Manage day-to-day operations of the children's home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards (children's homes regulations 2015) and safeguarding regulations, along with others. Led staff recruitment, training, and supervision while overseeing care planning and risk management for children. Prepared for inspections, maintained quality assurance, and managed budgets. Collaborated with external agencies to ensure the welfare and development of children, handling crisis situations and driving continuous improvement, gathered feedback and undertook quality assurance, promoted safeguarding through policy and procedures, rota management.

• Provided overall direction and management for care service, and facility.
• Evaluated impact of social care and identified opportunities to improve service.
• Collaborated with health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies on service provisions.

• Complied strictly with traffic regulations whilst on duty to maintain a clean driving record.
• Conducted routine checks on vehicle, ensuring mechanical soundness.
• Kept up-to-date records of mileage for fuel reimbursement purposes.
• delivered parcels just while waiting to seek new employment to start

Manage day-to-day operations of the children's home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards (children's homes regulations 2015) and safeguarding regulations, along with others. Led staff recruitment, training, and supervision while overseeing care planning and risk management for children. Prepared for inspections, maintained quality assurance, and managed budgets. Collaborated with external agencies to ensure the welfare and development of children, handling crisis situations and driving continuous improvement, gathered feedback and undertook quality assurance, promoted safeguarding through policy and procedures, rota management.

• Provided overall direction and management for care service, and facility.
• Evaluated impact of social care and identified opportunities to improve service.
• Collaborated with health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies on service provisions.

As a manager, implemented safeguarding policies in supported living and childcare settings to enhance protection for individuals with complex needs. Oversaw budget management and expenditures, staff scheduling, and recruitment to ensure high-quality care and service delivery. Fostered a positive culture where staff worked collaboratively to role model positive parenting approaches for the children in our care. Managed health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for both staff and children. Continuously assessed care standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and promoting strategic growth. Recruited and trained staff to address complex care needs, maintain a safe and hygienic environment, and deliver effective interventions for challenging behaviours. Collaborated closely with social workers, CAMHS, YOT, and youth services to provide holistic, multi-agency care, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people. Partnered with families and support networks to develop individualized care plans and maintained detailed case records."

As a Home Manager within a residential Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, I effectively adapted my roles to manage daily operations while collaborating closely with the wider internal team. I ensured compliance with the Children's Care Homes Regulations 2015 and implemented child-centered placement plans. My responsibilities included conducting quality assurance audits, identifying trends, and promoting positive change through multidisciplinary collaboration. I oversaw staff supervision and professional development, maintained individual care plans, and reported on residents' progress. I also ensured adherence to safeguarding procedures, facilitated activity planning, and integrated therapeutic practices. My leadership fostered cohesive teamwork, supported smooth transitions for new residents, and promoted a culture of reflective and high-quality practice through training sessions.

Managed large staff team, scheduled work, and led meetings to achieve
targets. Upheld ethical behavior, developed new services, and ensured
regulatory compliance. Mentored new members for optimal productivity.
Improved service procedures and customer satisfaction. Managed
environmental risks and resolved complex issues effectively, ensuring
effective management of services to maintain a high standard of service for users.

In my role, I manage supported living services and staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulations. I organize staff training to meet legal requirements and lead a large staff team, ensuring clear communication. update service plans, conduct audits, and investigate concerns to oversee staff development and performance. I also facilitate communication with external professionals, advocate for service users' needs, and promote a person-centred approach while ensuring safeguarding. Additionally, supervise staff, address HR issues, and manage operational health and safety, while also engaging in continual professional development and collaborating to improve service operations

To support the manager with the day to day running of the services
Manage a staff team and support/mentor them to carry out their duties
Rota's, day to day stuff, safeguarding, meetings, supervisions, team
meetings, meet other professionals e.g Doctors, police, social workers etc
Recruitment of staff, support individuals to meet there needs, health and
safety, update support plans/risk assessments, identify training needs of
staff, follow company policy and regulations

Support worker for residential home for adults with complex needs, supported as bank for a few years

Lead a team of support workers ensure day to day running of home
Ensure service users' needs are met and that staff are following support
plans/risk assessments, arrange activities, managing service finances,
ensure health and safety checks, support service users and staff
Rota's, day to day stuff, safeguarding, meetings, supervisions, team
meetings, meet other professionals e.g Doctors, police, social workers etc
Recruitment of staff, support individuals to meet there needs, health and
safety, update support plans/risk assessments, identify training needs of
staff, follow company policy and regulations ETC

Homecare and nursing homes Home care - personal care, medication, moving and handling, cooking, cleaning, day to day support, ensuring people are safe and well, supporting wellbeing.

Homecare and nursing homes
Home care - personal care, medication, moving and handling, cooking,
cleaning, day to day support, ensuring people are safe and well, support to Meet needs of clients following care plans/risk assessments, Ensure infection control was followed at all time

• Operated digital projectors with proficiency, delivering high quality visuals at all times.
• Maintained optimal film viewing experience by ensuring correct focus and sound levels.
• Provided technical troubleshooting for various projector issues, ensuring smooth film screenings.
• Maintained clean and safe environment in projection booth to prevent accidents.

• Respected cultural beliefs and practices whilst delivering personalised care services.
• Administered medication, enhancing health status of patients.
• Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of patient homes for a healthier living environment.
• Prepared nutritious meals for improved physical health of clients.
• Assisted with daily living activities to improve quality of life.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and cooperation in care plans.
• Monitored patient condition, timely reporting changes to healthcare professionals.

• Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
• Improved property aesthetics through careful selection of colours and designs.
• Completed specialist finishes such as marbling or graining, adding character to spaces.
• Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.