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Jessica Bodycombe

Exeter ,Devon

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker committed to promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing. Responds proactively to pressure for reliable, flexible support, adapting to individual requirements. Plans and prioritises well for organised approaches to busy workloads.

Adaptable Mental Health Support Worker with experience in recovery-oriented service planning and management. Assessed, monitored and evaluated individuals' needs for personalised, responsive care programmes. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for excellent department productivity and well-maintained care continuity.

Motivated individual offers excellent communication and relationship-building skills to opportunities in mental health support work. Talented in coaching and mentoring to aid positive outcomes. Flexible and adaptable for responsive practical and emotional assistance.

Passionate student skilled in building rapport and connections through compassionate communication. Practical and proactive for reactive support tailored to individual needs. Adapts well to independent and team work for well-rounded support.

Focused child care and adult care with experience delivering creative solutions and care programmes to meet diverse mental health needs. Addresses issues and identifies opportunities to build emotional resilience. Collaborates with external agencies to signpost additional help and resources for improved outcomes.

Offering strong interpersonal and empathetic skills, knowledgeable about providing compassionate care and support. Experience includes working collaboratively in team settings and excellent communication. Ready to use and develop active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills in caring role.

Empathetic and dedicated, bringing strong communication and problem-solving skills vital for supporting individuals with mental health needs. Skilled in active listening and crisis intervention, fostering trust and providing essential care. Committed to making positive impact in working with adults and children role.

Compassionate individual with solid foundation in communication and crisis intervention skills, combined with background in customer service and volunteer work. Proven ability to build rapport and provide emotional support. Ready to contribute to improving mental well-being and fostering supportive environment.

Compassionate professional with several years of experience in mental health support. Skilled in providing emotional and practical support to individuals, ensuring their well-being and promoting recovery. Utilises active listening and empathy to create trusting relationships and tailored care plans.

Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker with knack for building trusting relationships and fostering supportive environment. Always quick to intervene in crises and provide emotional support, leading to noticeable improvements in clients' mental well-being. Known for implementing innovative care plans that significantly aid in recovery and independence.

Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Talented care worker with experience managing large client caseloads covering varied social issues. Focused and compassionate to deliver considered, strategic care and support. Specialist in community rehabilitation programmes focused on reducing needs for ongoing care.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Hard-working carer and child care with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Enthusiastic carer with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.

Reliable worker with care work and childcare industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental health support worker

Caraston hall
Exeter
02.2025 - Current
  • Promoted safe environment by adhering to risk assessment guidelines.
  • Built trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
  • Developed personalised care plans, resulting in unique patient support.
  • Conducted regular welfare checks on patients to ensure safety.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions leading to enhanced community integration.
  • Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
  • Participated in ongoing training courses, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of mental health practices.
  • Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
  • Enhanced mental health understanding for service users through psychoeducation.
  • Ensured medication was correctly administered, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
  • Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
  • Documented progress notes meticulously, enabling accurate patient assessments.
  • Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
  • Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.

Meal times assistant

Vranch house
Exeter
04.2021 - 02.2025

Helping children with eating lunch

Toileting children

Hoisting , dealing with challenging behaviours.

Helping children progress

Looking after children with complex and physical disabilities

Helping them with physio therapy

Nursery assistant

Munchkins day nursery
Exeter , Devon
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
  • Ensured quality childcare by following safety regulations strictly.
  • Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
  • Facilitated outdoor activities, promoting physical health among youngsters.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
  • Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
  • Promoted language development through storytelling sessions nurturing communication skills.

Care assistant

Endeavour residential home
Exeter , Devon
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
  • Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Early Learning and Child Care

Helle hub
Exeter
05.2016

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy

Exeter college
Exeter
07.2010

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy

Exeter college
Exeter
07.2009

GCSEs - English Education

King school
Ottery
07.2004

GCSEs - Science

Kings school
Ottery
07.2004

Skills

  • Resilience in stressful situations
  • Therapy facilitation
  • Counselling aptitude
  • Non-Violent communication
  • Youth work experience
  • Physical restraint training
  • Self-Harm prevention
  • Mental illness insight
  • Child protection protocols
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Applied behaviour analysis
  • Mental health advocacy
  • Therapeutic boundaries
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Personal care assistance
  • Personal care
  • Medication Administration
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Microsoft Word
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Disability services
  • Behavioural observation
  • Mental health crisis intervention
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • De-escalation practises
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Suicide Prevention training
  • Mental health treatment planning
  • Mental health first aid
  • Family and child welfare
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Caring and compassionate
  • Stress management techniques
  • Compassionate care
  • Independent living care
  • Administering medication
  • Aggressive behaviour management
  • Risk Management
  • Communication skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment Maintenance

Timeline

Mental health support worker

Caraston hall
02.2025 - Current

Meal times assistant

Vranch house
04.2021 - 02.2025

Nursery assistant

Munchkins day nursery
09.2018 - 03.2019

Care assistant

Endeavour residential home
09.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Early Learning and Child Care

Helle hub

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy

Exeter college

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty therapy

Exeter college

GCSEs - English Education

King school

GCSEs - Science

Kings school
Jessica Bodycombe