Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Aims and goals
Timeline
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Gary Dore

Lee on Solent ,England

Summary


Friendly Deputy Manager committed to creating positive work environment through effective mentoring and coaching. Skilled in delegation and communication. Talented in leadership, staff development and training.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy Manager

Brooklands Care
Gosport , United Kingdom
03 2015 - Current
  • Lead and manage the care team to deliver high standards across the organisation
  • Fully support Registered Manager and lead the service in their absence
  • Recruit new staff and develop existing staff including undertaking supervisions
  • Attend meetings and be involved with various multidisciplinary teams , acting as a residents advocate where necessary
  • Undertake various assessments and work in partnership with service users and families .
  • Ensure the service complied with legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Promote the service in a positive manner
  • Oversee all aspects of health and safety within the service and deliver training in all aspects of health and safety
  • Oversee training for staff team
  • Work alongside service user's families to ensure positive outcomes for those that use the service

Assist the service in maintaining a good CQC rating for several years .

Support Worker

Brooklands Care
Gosport , United Kingdom
2012.10 - 2015.03
  • Contribute to the effective running of the care home
  • Manage the behaviour and well being of adults with learning disabilities
  • Assist senior staff with care planning
  • Support individuals with self care , food preparation and daily activities as well as essential cleaning and maintenance of the home
  • Empower service users to be as independent as possible
  • Ensure the safety of each service user at all times
  • Administration of medication
  • Undertake regular training for personal development

Adoption mentor

Adopt South
Southampton , England
01 2022 - 02 2024
  • Provide support, sharing of experience and encouragement to potential and experienced adopters as they move through the adoption process from assessment through to placement and beyond.
  • Advise and work alongside adopters once a child has been placed to ensure full support is available around the clock .
  • Co-facilitate mandatory training as part of the adoption process both face to face and online .
  • Listened actively to mentees' concerns, goals and challenges, providing empathetic understanding and personalised guidance.

Foster Carer

Southampton city council
Southampton
02 2014 - Current
  • Fostered accepting, respectful and warm environment to establish safety and security for children.
  • Logged significant events throughout placement and contributed to reviews, case conferences and court hearings.
  • Comforted children during times of crisis to provide security and safety measures.
  • Attended therapy appointments and implemented advised strategies to enhance care.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.

Education

Various O Levels -

Brune Park School
6.//1996

Nvq 3 And 5 - Health And Social Care

Online learning
1.//2017

City And Guilds - Catering

Highbury College
6.//1988

Skills

  • Supervisory and team leading skills
  • Effective communication
  • Self motivation and resilience
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Positive team member
  • Good organisational skills
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements

Accomplishments

  • Key part of management team that has maintained a good CQC rating for many years
  • Ensure the service provided implemented positive outcomes for those that reside in the home
  • Well respected by current staff team as well as families and professionals involved directly with the service
  • Currently involved in the transition process from residential to supported living
  • Promoted a positive lifestyle for each person that uses the service
  • Provided each staff member the opportunity to further their career and worked closely with each one

Certification

  • NVQ level 3 and 5 in adult social care
  • iOS managing safety in care setting
  • First aid at work
  • Administration of medication
  • Safeguarding of vunerable adults
  • Epilepsy and rescue medication
  • Care planning
  • DOLS assessments
  • Mental capacity act
  • Various online training relevant to job role

Aims and goals

  • To ensure the smooth transition from residential to supported living
  • Aim to minimise any anxieties for those that use the service as the move over is implemented
  • Work closely with all relevant professionals in order to provide a service that is recognised within the industry
  • Liase with all staff to promote a care setting that promotes person centred care
  • Focus on the care provider reaching outstanding rating for each KLOE following CQC inspection and maintaining this going forward

Timeline

Support Worker

Brooklands Care
2012.10 - 2015.03

Deputy Manager

Brooklands Care
03 2015 - Current

Adoption mentor

Adopt South
01 2022 - 02 2024

Foster Carer

Southampton city council
02 2014 - Current

Various O Levels -

Brune Park School

Nvq 3 And 5 - Health And Social Care

Online learning

City And Guilds - Catering

Highbury College
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