Isobel Davies
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
Currently undertaking an MSc in Child Clinical Psychology, with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in care-focused settings. Developed key skills in person-centred support, mental health intervention, and communication, applying them to diverse needs. Aspiring to qualify as a clinical psychologist and build on these experiences to deliver effective, evidence-based care
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Befriender
Warwickshire Young Carers
Warwick , Warwickshire
2024.10 - 2025.07
- Supported children aged 6–18 through one-to-one and group activities, promoting social interaction and emotional wellbeing
- Assisted young people with behavioural and mental health challenges related to caring responsibilities
- Gained insight into the impact of family disability and associated educational and social developmental delays
Office administrator
Warwickshire Young Carers
Warwick, Warwickshire
2024.10 - 2025.07
- Managed referrals, assessing and grouping individuals by level of need and required support
- Contacted families to arrange appointments and gather information to tailor interventions
- Collaborated with parents to ensure appropriate service matching
Wellbeing group facilitator
Mind
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
2023.11 - 2025.07
- Facilitated school-based group sessions promoting mental health and addressing behavioural challenges
- Planned age-appropriate activities to engage children with mental health concepts
- Enhanced understanding of how children perceive mental health and how to communicate effectively
Mental Health Mentor
Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
Warwick, Warwickshire
2023.09 - 2025.07
- Provided one-to-one mentoring for young people with behavioural and mental health difficulties
- Designed and delivered care plans with goal-oriented activities over structured six-week programmes
- Applied person-centred care principles, adapting goals and timeframes to individual needs
Domestic care assistant/Volunteer
Runwood Homes
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
2024.02 - 2024.08
- Supported residents with daily living tasks while promoting independence
- Applied DoLS training to ensure safe and ethical care for vulnerable adults
- Assisted during family visits, providing emotional support to residents
- Supported Memory Cafés, enabling individuals with dementia to share past experiences meaningfully
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Warwick
Coventry 09/2022 - 06/2025
Master of Science - Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice
University of York
York 09/2025 -
Skills
- Person-centred, goal-oriented support for children, adolescents, and adults
- Mental health and behavioural support in school and care settings
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with children, families, and vulnerable adults
- Group facilitation, activity planning, and engagement strategies
- Observation, assessment, referral management, and safeguarding
- Empathy, flexibility, and understanding of developmental and family impacts
Accomplishments
Jack Petchey Award for aiding younger students who were being bullied.
Timeline
Befriender
Warwickshire Young Carers
2024.10 - 2025.07
Office administrator
Warwickshire Young Carers
2024.10 - 2025.07
Domestic care assistant/Volunteer
Runwood Homes
2024.02 - 2024.08
Wellbeing group facilitator
Mind
2023.11 - 2025.07
Mental Health Mentor
Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind
2023.09 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Warwick
09/2022 - 06/2025
Master of Science - Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice
University of York
09/2025 -