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James Crone

Solihull,West Midlands

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Health and Social Care professional with over 6 years’ experience across residential and supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. Proven leadership experience including staff supervision, recruitment support, care planning oversight, audits and service coordination. Strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC compliance, medication management and Positive Behaviour Support. A compassionate and proactive leader committed to improving service quality, supporting staff development and promoting independence, dignity and positive outcomes for service users. Dedicated Health and Social Care professional supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. Delivers high-quality residential care while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards. Commits to improving service quality and promoting positive outcomes for service users.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

First Horizons Care Group
West Midlands
03.2025 - Current
  • Deliver high-quality residential care for individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities
  • Support implementation and review of care plans and risk assessments
  • Administer and audit medication in line with safeguarding procedures
  • Support junior staff and promote best practice within the team
  • Monitor service users’ wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately

Music Production Lead

Four40 Ltd
11.2010 - 04.2025
  • Managed teams, budgets, events and project delivery
  • Coordinated staff and creative professionals across multiple projects
  • Developed strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

International Music Producer & DJ

Hybrid Theory UK
01.2010 - 04.2025
  • Delivered large-scale international performances and projects
  • Worked with global organisations including Universal, Sony and Warner
  • Composed music for the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

Support Worker

Midway Care Group
Birmingham
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered person-centred support to individuals with complex needs
  • Supported behavioural management strategies and safeguarding procedures
  • Assisted with care planning reviews and documentation
  • Promoted independence and social engagement

Project Manager

Midway Care Group
Birmingham
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Supported day-to-day management of supported living services
  • Assisted with recruitment, onboarding and training of new staff
  • Supervised and supported care staff to maintain service standards
  • Contributed to development and implementation of person-centred care plans
  • Ensured compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards
  • Maintained service documentation and quality assurance records
  • Acted as a key communication link between service users, families and professionals

Senior Support Worker

Midway Care Group
Birmingham
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led shifts and coordinated staff rotas and service delivery
  • Completed care plans, risk assessments and service reviews
  • Conducted staff supervisions and mentoring
  • Managed medication ordering, storage and administration
  • Completed audits and ensured compliance with care standards
  • Supported individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs

Support Worker

Midway Care Group
Birmingham
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supported individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions
  • Delivered personal care and emotional support
  • Promoted independence and life skills
  • Maintained accurate care records

Support Worker

Highbridge Resourcing
Birmingham
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Delivered residential support across multiple services
  • Supported medication administration and safeguarding practices
  • Maintained care documentation and behavioural monitoring

Support Worker

Community Living and Support Services Ltd
Birmingham
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Supported individuals with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs
  • Delivered PBS approaches to manage challenging behaviour
  • Supported individuals with daily living, finances and community activities

Support Worker

Gray Healthcare
Birmingham
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Delivered 2:1 specialist support for individuals with complex behavioural needs
  • Implemented Positive Behaviour Support strategies
  • Supported healthcare appointments and community engagement

Senior Support Worker

Guardian Supported Living
Birmingham
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported individuals with mental health, addiction and complex needs
  • Delivered medication management and safeguarding support
  • Promoted independence and wellbeing

Education

BA (Hons) - Social Work

Birmingham City University

Level 5 Diploma - Leadership & Management in Adult Health & Social Care

Level 4 Diploma - Health & Social Science

Level 3 Diploma - Adult Health & Social Care

GCSE - English Language (C)

GCSE - Maths (C)

Skills

  • Leadership & Management Skills
  • Staff supervision
  • Team leadership
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Project management
  • Service documentation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emotional support
  • Staff Supervision & Team Development
  • Service Coordination & Shift Leadership
  • Recruitment & Staff Onboarding
  • Safeguarding & Incident Management
  • Care Plan & Risk Assessment Oversight
  • Medication Management & Auditing
  • CQC Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
  • Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
  • Performance Monitoring & Staff Support
  • Medication administration

Certification

Care Certificate

Custom Section

  • Music Production Lead, Four40 Ltd, 2010-11-01, 2025-04-01, Managed teams, budgets, events and project delivery, Coordinated staff and creative professionals across multiple projects, Developed strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
  • International Music Producer & DJ, Hybrid Theory UK, 2010-01-01, 2025-04-01, Delivered large-scale international performances and projects, Worked with global organisations including Universal, Sony and Warner, Composed music for the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

Hobbies

Eligible to work in the UK, Over 6 years Health & Social Care experience, Strong knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding procedures, Experienced supporting autism, learning disabilities and mental health

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Hobbies and interests

  • Music Production
  • Swimming
  • Interest in supporting community activities and social inclusion
  • Passion for community engagement and promoting social inclusion

Accomplishments

Guest Mixes on National Radio (BBC / 1Xtra / KISS)

BBC Radio 1Xtra – Guest Mix for DJ Target (with FardaVades)
• Aired: 14/10/2017
(Hosted by DJ Target across both BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra)

Timeline

Support Worker

First Horizons Care Group
03.2025 - Current

Support Worker

Midway Care Group
07.2024 - 03.2025

Project Manager

Midway Care Group
08.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Support Worker

Midway Care Group
03.2022 - 08.2023

Support Worker

Midway Care Group
06.2021 - 03.2022

Support Worker

Highbridge Resourcing
11.2020 - 06.2021

Support Worker

Community Living and Support Services Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2020

Support Worker

Gray Healthcare
01.2020 - 08.2020

Senior Support Worker

Guardian Supported Living
09.2018 - 12.2019

Music Production Lead

Four40 Ltd
11.2010 - 04.2025

International Music Producer & DJ

Hybrid Theory UK
01.2010 - 04.2025

BA (Hons) - Social Work

Birmingham City University

Level 5 Diploma - Leadership & Management in Adult Health & Social Care

Level 4 Diploma - Health & Social Science

Level 3 Diploma - Adult Health & Social Care

GCSE - English Language (C)

GCSE - Maths (C)

James Crone