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Education
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Imogen  Wood

Imogen Wood

Herstmonceux,East Sussex

Summary

Support worker with extensive experience in person-centred care, specialised in dementia and complex nursing care. Proficient in risk assessment, medication administration, and personal care assistance, with a strong emphasis on client assessment and infection control. Recognized for empathy and resilience in challenging situations, committed to health and safety compliance. Aims to enhance skills in behaviour modification and nutrition planning to improve daily living support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Support Worker

Seeability
Seaford, East Sussex
2026.02 - Current
  • Supporting individuals who are visually impaired as long as other complex conditions for example cerebral palsy, brain injuries, depression ASD, ADHD, Global developmental delays.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around perimeter of home environment.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Supporting individuals either 1-1 or 2-1
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition for client .

Teacher Assistance

Engaged Education,
Hailsham, East Sussex
2025.11 - Current
  • Support learners with SEN and mainstream across all key stages daily.
  • Assist lead teacher with AQAs agency for study quality checks.
  • Record attendance, grade assignments, and track progress to update lesson planning. Organise learning resources, set up equipment, and prepare classroom materials..
  • Deliver student support by leading small groups for reading, writing, and maths.
  • Help students complete tasks by providing clear, timely guidance.
  • Offer emotional support and apply positive behaviour support for children and young people.

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Senior HCA/Support Worker

First Active
, East Sussex
2025.09 - Current
  • Provided day-to-day support for complex needs, developmental delays, and spinal injuries. ASD, ADHD, epilepsy and brain injuries.
  • Managed tracheostomy ventilation, cough assistance, nebuliser treatments, and suctioning needs.
  • Supported colostomy, PEG, TPN feeding, and stoma care routines for comfort.
  • Provided companionship during outings to help maintain an active social life.
  • Administered medications on schedule to support optimal health outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean environment to support improved client health.
  • Completed administrative tasks to support the individual.

Support Worker

Venture People LTD
, East Sussex
2024.07 - 2025.01
  • Supported individuals with mental health issues, depression, and self-harming behaviour daily.
  • Helped clients with global developmental delays and challenging behaviours through routine support.
  • Facilitated social integration by arranging community involvement opportunities for clients.
  • Provided companionship during outings to support active social lives for clients.
  • Encouraged clients to take medication to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Support Worker/HCA

Prestige Nursing & Care
, East Sussex
2023.08 - 2024.08
  • Provided complex community care for trachea ventilation, cough assistance, and nebulisers.
  • Administered PEG feed support, including TPN routines and stoma care.
  • Supported clients with dystonia, MS, epilepsy, and associated care needs and person-centred care
  • Implemented healthcare professional care plans to support improved patient wellbeing..
  • Listened actively to client concerns to create a calming atmosphere.
  • Assisted with mobility needs to enable easier movement around home.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that matched clients' special dietary requirements.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading, and games activities.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance overall wellbeing.
  • Built trusting relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport-building.
  • Administered medication according to schedule with complete documentation.

Support Worker/ HCA

Ideal Complex Care
2017.04 - 2023.10
  • Administered scheduled medications to support optimal health for each client.
  • Prepared nutritious meals matching each client’s special dietary requirements.
  • Offered emotional support and companionship to enhance patient wellbeing.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading, and games for cognition support.
  • Shared feedback on client progress to help adjust person-centred care accordingly.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours and activities for care plan management.
  • Administered medication with careful planning and accurate record keeping for compliance.
  • Enabled hobbies and leisure activities, including shopping and creative tasks.
  • Promoted health, safety, and security best practices to safeguard wellbeing.

Support worker/HCA

Better Healthcare
2023.04 - 2023.07
  • Provided individuals with additional needs and mental health support day-to-day.
  • Supported safety measures to prevent falls or accidents at home.
  • Helped clients gain independence through guided tasks and structured activities.
  • Listened actively to client concerns, creating a calmer, reassuring environment.
  • Provided companionship during outings, supporting clients’ active social lives.
  • Improved comfort with personal care duties, including bathing and dressing.
  • Administered medication on schedule, supporting optimal health outcomes.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading, and games for cognition.

Education

GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Biological Science, History, Drama

The Kings School
Devoran, Cornwall
09/1990 - 07/1995

CPD - Positive Behaviour Support Training

Physical Training
East Sussex

Higher National Diploma - Autism Awareness and Education Level 1 – 3

Open University
1 2016/2016 - 1 2017

Higher National Diploma - Child and Young People Mental Health and Wellbeing

Centre of Excellence
Online

Higher National Diploma - Health and Social Care

Center of Excellence

Skills

Support worker expertise

  • Person-centred care, and neurodivergent support
  • Emotional and social support
  • Complex nursing care, Trachea care, Ventilation, Peg, Epilepsy, Cough assist, stoma care, dystonia
  • Resilience in difficult situations
  • Care needs assessment
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Disability support
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder support & STOMP

Certification

  • Centre of Excellence 2023
  • Child and Young People’s Mental Health and wellness
  • Certificate and Diploma with Distinction
  • Health and Social Care
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
  • For both children and Adults DBS on the updating service
  • Certificate Number 001941021899
  • Driving License and I have been driving over 25 years I have a full Driving License with no historical or pending endorsements.

References

  • Kallie, Baker, k.baker@seeability.org, 01323 873270, 37 Headland Avenue, Seaford, BN25 4PZ, Applewood
  • Mo, Gribbon, mo.gribbon@venture-people.com, 01903 217766, Unit C2 Yeoman Gate, Yeoman Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QZ

Affiliations

  • I love spending time with my family this means a lot to me. I enjoy going out to restaurants, shopping, the cinema, holidays, gaming on my Xbox & PS5. I want to try adrenaline actives like jumping out of a plane, bungee jumping. I have done rock climbing which was accelerating. I enjoy going outside y comfort zone. Am willing and game to try anything like what I’ve already mentioned as one only lives once.

Timeline

Support Worker

Seeability
2026.02 - Current

Teacher Assistance

Engaged Education,
2025.11 - Current

Senior HCA/Support Worker

First Active
2025.09 - Current

Support Worker

Venture People LTD
2024.07 - 2025.01

Support Worker/HCA

Prestige Nursing & Care
2023.08 - 2024.08

Support worker/HCA

Better Healthcare
2023.04 - 2023.07

Support Worker/ HCA

Ideal Complex Care
2017.04 - 2023.10

GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Biological Science, History, Drama

The Kings School
09/1990 - 07/1995

Higher National Diploma - Autism Awareness and Education Level 1 – 3

Open University
1 2016/2016 - 1 2017

CPD - Positive Behaviour Support Training

Physical Training

Higher National Diploma - Child and Young People Mental Health and Wellbeing

Centre of Excellence

Higher National Diploma - Health and Social Care

Center of Excellence
Imogen Wood