Fiona Mellor
Edinburgh ,Midlothian
Summary
Reliable and dedicated to creating fun environment and helping participants enjoy events. Works well within teams to develop creative ideas and solve diverse problems impacting guest safety and satisfaction. Offering strong interpersonal skills and creative mindset. Knowledgeable about community engagement and event planning. Ready to use and develop communication, collaboration, and organisational skills in community Host and activities role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Disability support worker
Positive paths
Edinburgh , Midlothian
2025.02 - Current
- Fostered a supportive environment, enhancing client well-being and independence.
- Improved quality of life with tailored care plans, focused on individual needs.
- Ensured safety standards were met by conducting regular risk assessments in a community environment.
- Supported the implementation of behaviour management plans, promoting positive behaviours amongst clients.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social interaction among clients.
- Enhanced understanding of disability issues through regular staff training sessions.
- Facilitated communication, fostering stronger relationships between clients and their families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care services.
Teaching assistant learning disabilities
Pilrig park school Edinburgh
Edinburgh , Midlothian
2024.03 - 2025.02
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with students struggling academically or behaviourally, offering extra assistance as needed.
- Facilitated group discussions among pupils, promoting social interaction and peer-learning opportunities.
- Utilised patience and empathy in handling behavioural issues amongst children with special needs effectively defusing tense situations when they arose.
- Organised interactive educational games to enhance cognitive skills whilst making learning enjoyable for the children.
- Kept accurate records of each pupil's progress, identifying areas needing further attention.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by applying individualised teaching strategies for pupils with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated closely with classroom teachers for effective delivery of lessons and activities.
- Maintained safe, inclusive classroom settings for all pupils to learn without barriers or discrimination.
Senior Care coordinator
Aberdeenshire Council
Inverurie , Aberdeenshire
2008.07 - 2023.01
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused
- Ability to plan and run groups
- Food hygiene certified
- Sing along and makaton
- Autism awareness
- Good organisation skills
Additional Information
crafting
Baking
Aromatherapist
Walking
Facilitating Community based classes
Timeline
Disability support worker
Positive paths
2025.02 - Current
Teaching assistant learning disabilities
Pilrig park school Edinburgh
2024.03 - 2025.02
Senior Care coordinator
Aberdeenshire Council
2008.07 - 2023.01