James King
Bristol
Summary
Enthusiastic, articulate hard worker, seeking a return to paid employment after a period as a full-time carer for my disabled partner. Initially seeking part-time roles due to ongoing care commitments.
Diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder as a young child, but have progressed through a challenging adolescence to achieve a stable, independent adulthood.
Varied experience of hospitality and labouring work and seeking opportunities to build on this.
Due to my ASD, I work best in small groups with good support - demonstrated by high level achievements in cricket at county youth and national learning disability level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Building site labourer
Barchester Properties (UK) Ltd
Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Assisted in construction tasks for timely project completion.
- Loaded, unloaded and provided construction materials at hand for maximum efficiency.
- Deep-cleaned and prepared finished units for client handover.
- Removed debris from site, maintained organised work area.
Hospitality - bar work and kitchen assistance
Various
St Neots and St Albans, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire
2022.09 - 2023.12
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to learn and help.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Learned cooking and food preparation skills
Landscape ground worker
O'Gorman Gardening Services
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2018.05 - 2018.11
- Occasional full time work, mostly voluntary, to gain experience
- Assisted in construction of fences and paths
- Assisted with preparation and laying of turf
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Fitness and Personal Training
Moulton College
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2016.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Geography (C), PE (C); Maths, English, Science, Catering (D)
Woodeaton Manor special school
Oxford 2013.05 - 2016.06
Skills
- Full, clean driving licence and a keen interest in cars and driving
- Construction site and gardening experience
- Experienced animal handler - dogs, horses
- Hospitality experience - kitchen and front of house
- Played cricket at high level (Oxfordshire County youth, England Learning Disability development squad) demonstrating ability to perform at elite level with appropriate support
Timeline
Building site labourer
Barchester Properties (UK) Ltd
2024.02 - 2024.07
Hospitality - bar work and kitchen assistance
Various
2022.09 - 2023.12
Landscape ground worker
O'Gorman Gardening Services
2018.05 - 2018.11
NVQ Level 2 - Fitness and Personal Training
Moulton College
2016.09 - 2017.06
GCSEs - Geography (C), PE (C); Maths, English, Science, Catering (D)
Woodeaton Manor special school
2013.05 - 2016.06