Joshua Bright
Carlisle,Cumbria
Summary
I am hard-working, dedicated, loyal and committed to working with others in order to collaboratively generate best outcomes. I am a dedicated team player with advanced communication and effective organisational skills. I am eager to learn new things, and keen to gain practical experience through work in a variety of people-facing and other roles. I am willing to take on new responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Listener
The Listening Post
Darlington, Durham
06.2024 - Current
- Worked creatively with children transitioning to secondary school by listening and offering support, providing a safe and confidential space to talk.
- Liaised with project coordinator and school staff.
- Worked in line with organisational policies, guidelines and ethics.
Sessional Activities Co-ordinator (Make Lunch)
The Well Methodist Church
Darlington, Durham
07.2019 - Current
- Developed programmes and activities to engage children, young people and families.
- Coordinated activities in order to promote physical and mental health, wellbeing and inclusion.
- Managed resources and developed budget for activities.
- Managed responsibility for health and safety of participants
- Collaborated with other team members.
- Boosted participation rates by creating inclusive, engaging activities suited to different abilities.
- Additional volunteering during including:
- Serving customers in cafe/thift shop/BabyBank;
- Packing food and serving customers in conjunction with The Bread and Butter Thing (food re-distribution charity) to meet the needs of local families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, Cumbria 09.2023 -
CPCAB Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills -
Darlington College
Darlington 05.2023 - 07.2023
A-Levels - Psychology (C), Sociology (C), BTEC National Certificate in Music (Distinction)
Carmel College
Darlington 09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs -
Carmel College
Darlington 09.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Hard working
- Calm under pressure
- Caring and empathic
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team work
- Resourcefulness
Timeline
Volunteer Listener
The Listening Post
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Cumbria
09.2023 -
CPCAB Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills -
Darlington College
05.2023 - 07.2023
A-Levels - Psychology (C), Sociology (C), BTEC National Certificate in Music (Distinction)
Carmel College
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs -
Carmel College
09.2019 - 05.2021
Sessional Activities Co-ordinator (Make Lunch)
The Well Methodist Church
07.2019 - Current
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