Frederika Caspary Pearson
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated Wellbeing and Welfare Practitioner experienced in supporting young people and student-athletes in educational and sporting environments. Expertise in pastoral care, safeguarding, and mental health signposting, underpinned by an MSc in Applied Sport Psychology. Committed to fostering resilience, inclusion, and personal development through a compassionate, person-centred approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Volunteer Welfare Officer
Southampton University Students' Union
Southampton, Hampshire
2025.09 - Current
- Act as first point of contact for student-athletes regarding wellbeing, academic, personal, and mental health concerns.
- Provide confidential welfare support and signposting to appropriate university support services.
- Collaborate with club committee members to promote a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe sporting environment.
- Support student-athletes in balancing academic commitments, sporting demands, and personal wellbeing.
- Promote awareness of wellbeing resources through welfare initiatives and regular communication with club members.
Kitchen Manager and Shop Assistant
Lemon and Jinja
Romsey, Hampshire
2024.10 - Current
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations within a busy customer-facing environment.
- Supervise and train new staff members, supporting their integration and development.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and workplace procedures.
- Develop leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills through team management responsibilities.
Sports Coach
SportSkool
Winchester, Hampshire
2024.09 - 2025.02
- Planned and delivered engaging sports sessions for children of varying ages and abilities.
- Developed teamwork, confidence, communication, and social skills through sport.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Followed safeguarding procedures and reported concerns appropriately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Built positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues.
Pastoral Care Assistant
The King's School
Canterbury, Kent
2022.10 - 2024.08
- Provided day-to-day pastoral care and wellbeing support to boarding students.
- Built trusted relationships with students experiencing emotional, social, academic, and personal challenges.
- Administered medication in accordance with school procedures and safeguarding requirements.
- Identified welfare concerns and escalated appropriately through safeguarding processes.
- Worked collaboratively with teaching staff, healthcare professionals, and parents to support student wellbeing.
- Contributed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive boarding environment.
Assistant Sports Coach
The King's School
Canterbury, Kent
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Delivered coaching sessions in rugby, netball, and cricket.
- Supported the physical, social, and personal development of young people through sport.
- Maintained safe and inclusive participation environments.
- Followed safeguarding procedures and reported concerns to designated staff.
- Promoted teamwork, resilience, and confidence among participants.
Front of House Team Member
The Daffodil
Cardiff
2021.12 - 2022.07
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
- Developed strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Front of House Team Member
Cosy Club
Cardiff
2020.08 - 2021.11
- Delivered excellent customer service in a busy hospitality environment.
- Worked collaboratively within a team to meet service demands.
- Developed communication, problem-solving, and customer engagement skills.
PE Support Assistant
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Sutton
2018.09 - 2019.08
- Supported PE lessons and extracurricular sporting activities.
- Supervised students on and off-site, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted with small-group learning and individual student support.
- Contributed to assessment administration and curriculum delivery.
- Encouraged positive participation and engagement in physical activity.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Sport Psychology
University of Winchester
Winchester 2024.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 2019.09 - 2022.07
A-Levels & GCSEs -
Coloma Convent Girls School
Croydon 2011.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Mental health support
- Pastoral Care & Safeguarding
- Athlete Wellbeing & Support
- Relationship management
- Collaborative Working
- Team leadership
- Organisation & Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Rugby Coaching (Level 2)
Languages
English
Native
German
Advanced
Accomplishments
- Hampshire County Rugby (2025-2026)
- Kent County Rugby (2023–2024)
- Surrey County Rugby (2015-2019)
- Great Britain Tag Rugby Representative (2019)
Affiliations
- Rugby
Certification
- Level 2 Rugby Coaching Qualification
- Health and Safety Training
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
- Safeguarding Adults
- Suicide Awareness Training
Timeline
Volunteer Welfare Officer
Southampton University Students' Union
2025.09 - Current
Kitchen Manager and Shop Assistant
Lemon and Jinja
2024.10 - Current
Sports Coach
SportSkool
2024.09 - 2025.02
Master of Science - Applied Sport Psychology
University of Winchester
2024.09 - 2025.09
Assistant Sports Coach
The King's School
2023.09 - 2024.07
Pastoral Care Assistant
The King's School
2022.10 - 2024.08
Front of House Team Member
The Daffodil
2021.12 - 2022.07
Front of House Team Member
Cosy Club
2020.08 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2019.09 - 2022.07
PE Support Assistant
Nonsuch High School for Girls
2018.09 - 2019.08
A-Levels & GCSEs -
Coloma Convent Girls School
2011.09 - 2018.07