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Geraint Murrow

Abercrave,Swansea

Summary

Loyal employee who is committed to develop further and understand the need to develop personally as in training. Dedicated Prison Officer with 23 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares my knowledge to achieve results. I have also experience as a Domiciliary Care worker and have worked in a young persons residential care home. Gaining knowledge with complex needs of all ages.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Dedicated Residential Childcare Worker with first-class communication and relationship-building skills. Assesses needs and builds care programmes to transform young lives. Proactive and responsive to meet individualised requirements in challenging situations. Aspiring Residential Childcare Worker seeks opportunity to demonstrate resilience, work ethic and passion for making a difference. Promotes confidence and independence to improve daily living and wellbeing. Confident communicator with excellent teamwork abilities for productive live-in support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foster carer

Powys County Council
Ystradgynlais, Powys
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing living environment, promoting a sense of security.
  • Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
  • Navigated complex emotional situations with empathy and patience, aiding in conflict resolution.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication with social workers, leading to more effective care plans.
  • Adhered strictly to safeguarding protocols; ensuring safety at all times.
  • Provided around-the-clock support during emergencies or crises; offering immediate help when needed.
  • Supported the transition of children into new homes, easing their adaptation process.
  • Tracked and recorded child's progress for review by social services team, contributing to overall care strategy.
  • Arranged social activities to boost confidence levels and encourage interaction with peers.
  • Promoted a positive image of fostering within the community; raising awareness about the importance of foster caring.
  • Fostered resilience in children through regular counselling sessions, boosting emotional strength.
  • Taught socially acceptable ways to behave and communicate, reinforcing appropriate behaviours through trauma-informed care.

Residential childcare worker

Powys County Council
Ystradgynlais, Powys
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in development of individual care plans for better outcomes.
  • Organised recreational activities; fostered social interactions among residents.
  • Provided safe, secure environment with continual supervision to ensure protection of children.
  • Involved young people in decisions affecting them; promoted feelings of empowerment and self-worth.
  • Carried out housekeeping duties for clean and healthy living space.
  • Ensured adherence to daily routines, promoting stability for youngsters.
  • Observed changes in behaviour or health; reported concerns promptly to superiors.
  • Maintained updated records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Administered prescribed medication, improving health status of children in care.
  • Promoted emotional well-being by implementing therapeutic activities.
  • Facilitated educational support, enhancing learning opportunities for children in residence.
  • Dealt effectively with crisis situations; ensured safety of all involved parties.
  • Communicated regularly with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated care provision for each child's needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication techniques.
  • Improved young people's life skills by providing practical training.
  • Fostered positive atmosphere within residential settings; encouraged mutual respect amongst residents.

Domiciliary care assistant

Powys County Council
Ystradgynlais, Powys
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted with mobility exercises, promoting independence for clients.
  • Worked flexibly to adapt to changing needs of diverse clientele.
  • Delivered exceptional care to elderly clients by assisting them with personal hygiene tasks.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care plans for each individual client.
  • Conducted risk assessments in each home environment, prioritising safety for all clients.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing companionship and emotional support.
  • Maintained clean living environments for optimal health standards.
  • Liaised closely with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Monitored progress of clients, reporting any changes in condition swiftly to healthcare team.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for improved client health.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.

Retail stocker

Asda
Merthyr Tydfil
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Unpacked, sorted, labelled goods, resulting in organised and easy-to-navigate space.
  • Handled restocking tasks during off-peak hours for minimal disruption to customers' shopping experience.
  • Contributed towards achieving store's visual merchandising standards through diligent stocking practices.
  • Assisted in stock audits to ensure accurate inventory management.
  • Prioritised safety standards whilst handling heavy merchandise using appropriate equipment.
  • Worked in every area of produce during a shift.

Prison officer

G4S Security
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
03.1999 - 03.2021
  • Responded effectively to emergencies by utilising established protocols.
  • Fostered positive relationships with inmates through consistent communication and respect.
  • Assisted in development of inmate educational programmes for improved behaviour modification.
  • Suppressed disturbances whilst adhering to strict safety regulations.
  • Organised daily routines, achieving smooth running of operations.
  • Coordinated recreational activities for prisoner engagement and physical health improvement.
  • Maintained order within prison environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Conducted security checks, enhancing overall prison security.
  • Managed conflict situations between inmates, maintaining harmonious environment.
  • Assisted in preparation of parole reports for successful offender transition planning.
  • Reported any suspicious behaviour to superiors promptly, aiding in threat mitigation.
  • Supported inmates with personal issues, assisting their emotional well-being.
  • Provided counselling for prisoners to encourage rehabilitation.
  • Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
  • Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
  • Established meaningful working relationships to encourage positive approach to rehabilitation and personal development.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Double Science, Geography

Brecon High School
Brecon, Powys
09.1987 - 04.1995

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Mental endurance
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Housekeeping
  • Decision-Making competence
  • Patience and composure
  • Discreet confidentiality
  • Security procedures expertise
  • Respectful communication
  • Ethical integrity
  • Conflict management
  • Record-keeping
  • Verbal communication

Affiliations

  • Cycling
  • Walking
  • Family Time

Accomplishments

Life saving Awards

Certification

First Aid Trained

Many Many more ..


Timeline

Residential childcare worker

Powys County Council
06.2023 - 06.2024

Domiciliary care assistant

Powys County Council
05.2021 - 09.2022

Retail stocker

Asda
03.2021 - 10.2021

Foster carer

Powys County Council
01.2018 - Current

Prison officer

G4S Security
03.1999 - 03.2021

GCSEs - Maths, English, Double Science, Geography

Brecon High School
09.1987 - 04.1995

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