Josh Humphreys
Carrickfergus,Mid and East Antrim
Summary
Motivated individual eager to contribute to youth support programmes and activities. Accustomed to working in youth-centred environments through volunteer opportunities. Focused on driving growth and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
E2T Youth worker
YMCA
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with youths by engaging in regular, open conversations.
- Provided comprehensive support for youth personal development through mentoring and guidance.
- Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
- Directed activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Maintained safe, positive environment to encourage youth participation and growth.
- Facilitated open discussions on sensitive topics to promote awareness and empathy among youths.
- Promoted community involvement and volunteering among young people.
- Facilitated various group sessions, encouraging group members to share experiences and offer mutual support for enhanced growth.
Learning support assistant
Carrickfergus Academy
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Provided behavioural management strategies to maintain disciplined atmosphere.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
- Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
- Liaised with parents at parent-teacher meetings, communicated effectively about pupil progress.
- Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
- Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
Youth support worker
YMCA
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
04.2013 - 03.2024
- Built strong relationships with young people by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Facilitated group activities to foster teamwork and communication amongst youth.
- Delivered educational workshops, improved understanding of societal issues.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
- Safeguarded young people in line with national guidelines.
- Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
- Provided support during regular youth sessions and planned activities.
- Cleaned youth club areas before and after sessions to maintain safe, sanitary conditions.
- Created staff rota's for the evenings I worked in the youth club.
- Collected and counted both entrance fees and tuck shop money each night as well as filing it away in a secure location.
Family support worker
YMCA
Carrickfergus, Mid and East Antrim
04.2006 - 04.2018
- Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
- Assessed needs of families for better service provision.
- Established trust with clients to enhance communication.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Supported as well as ran various after school programmes for primary school kids. Facilitated teenager programmes and also worked with entire family units.
- Handling of money with programme fees and tuck shop.
- Liaised with numerous external services to provide lots of learning opportunities for the young people and families involved.
Education
Degree - Community Youth Work
University of Ulster
Belfast 09.2023 -
A-Levels - Religious Education/Health & Social Care
Carrickfergus Academy
Carrickfergus 09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - English/Maths/French
Carrickfergus Academy
Carrickfergus 09.2003 - 06.2004
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Group facilitation
- Community outreach
- Programme development
- Behaviour management
- Activity planning
- First aid certified
- Diversity awareness
- Safeguarding procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Active listening
- Communication skills
Timeline
E2T Youth worker
YMCA
04.2024 - Current
Degree - Community Youth Work
University of Ulster
09.2023 -
Learning support assistant
Carrickfergus Academy
01.2018 - 03.2024
Youth support worker
YMCA
04.2013 - 03.2024
Family support worker
YMCA
04.2006 - 04.2018
A-Levels - Religious Education/Health & Social Care
Carrickfergus Academy
09.2004 - 06.2006
GCSEs - English/Maths/French
Carrickfergus Academy
09.2003 - 06.2004
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