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George Ballantyne

Rutherglen,South Lanarkshire

Summary

Reliable support practiconer enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Reliable Support Worker with [Number] years of experience. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 3 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques. Caring and empathetic support practiconer with 3 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail. Empathetic person equipped to offer accessible and compassionate support. Handles medication reminders and household tasks to relieve stress. Exceptional history of clinical observation and record-keeping.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Led workshops under professional supervision.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.

Education

ograde - english

kingsridge se
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.1986 -

ograde - maths

kingsridge sec
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.1986 -

ograde - history

kingsridge sec
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.1986 -

ograde - scince

kingsridge
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.1986 -

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Life skills development
  • Social care
  • Intervention techniques

Timeline

Support Practitioner

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
08.2021 - Current

ograde - english

kingsridge se
05.1986 -

ograde - maths

kingsridge sec
05.1986 -

ograde - history

kingsridge sec
05.1986 -

ograde - scince

kingsridge
05.1986 -
George Ballantyne