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Gayle Damrell

Northamptonshire

Summary

Motivated professional with varied experience in support roles within community services. Demonstrates strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. Eager to contribute expertise in supporting vulnerable individuals and families in future challenges.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm assistant/Children's worker

Homegrown Care Farm
Northampton
01.2025 - 10.2025
  • Facilitated support for children with SEMH, EBSA, and additional needs in therapeutic settings.
  • Implemented animal-assisted experiences to promote emotional and social growth.
  • Collaborated with education professionals and families to establish realistic support goals.
  • Maintained compliance with Safeguarding, GDPR, and First Aid regulations.

Family Support Worker /DSL

KIngsthorpe Grove Primary School
Northamptonshire
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Created tailored support plans for children and families in crisis.
  • Established partnerships with external agencies to promptly address concerns.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all cases to ensure safeguarding compliance.
  • Attended child protection meetings to uphold accurate record-keeping practices.

Young Carer Support Worker

Northamptonshire Carers
Northamptonshire
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Delivered tailored support plans to referred young carers within service.
  • Established drop-in services and training programs in educational settings.
  • Assisted in completing forms for benefits, housing, SEMH, and medical needs.
  • Collaborated with sibling carers to provide meaningful therapeutic breaks from caring roles.
  • Adapted and monitored support plans to explore beneficial resources for young individuals.

Allocations and Assessment worker.

CAN Homeless Action Team
Northamptonshire
08.2004 - 10.2018
  • Conducted assessments for service users affected by homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health issues.
  • Collaborated with LA probation social services to deliver targeted support and guidance.
  • Ensured confidentiality while managing sensitive information in safeguarding processes.
  • Maintained accurate records and provided attentive communication to service users.
  • Remained composed in high-pressure situations to effectively address client needs.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Dance

Northbrook college
Brighton
2021

GCSEs -

Wrenn School
Northamptonshire
2016

Skills

  • personal and professional experience of navigating the SEND system
  • Ability to understand the needs of parents, carers
  • Case documentation
  • Crisis management
  • Child protection
  • Emotional support
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Assessment coordination
  • Multi-agency collaboration
  • Compliance management
  • Information confidentiality
  • Risk assessment
  • Client engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening

Timeline

Farm assistant/Children's worker

Homegrown Care Farm
01.2025 - 10.2025

Family Support Worker /DSL

KIngsthorpe Grove Primary School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Young Carer Support Worker

Northamptonshire Carers
01.2021 - 11.2022

Allocations and Assessment worker.

CAN Homeless Action Team
08.2004 - 10.2018

Higher National Diploma - Dance

Northbrook college

GCSEs -

Wrenn School
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