Justine (Millie) Griffiths
Summary
With over 15-years experience working in mental health, I offer strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in the sensitive handling of highly emotive situations, and a passion for empowering people to heal and reach their full potential.
I am knowledgeable about project evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and experienced in fostering collaborative relationships with a range of diverse groups, in statutory, voluntary, and third sector, to achieve positive growth.
I am ready to use and develop my organisational, leadership, and teamwork skills in the role of Area Lead for Sandy Bear.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Development Officer
PAPYRUS
Carmarthen, West Wales
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Project manage successful pilot programme for Hywel Dda Health Board.
- Engage and maintain relationships with stakeholders from multiple communities.
- Coordinate awareness raising initiatives for PAPYRUS, and the services they provide, whilst also promoting the GP Cluster funded training.
- Empower and manage local Volunteers.
- Represent PAPYRUS in local forums/ hub meetings, and at Welsh Government strategic steering/ working groups.
- Regularly produce reports for Hywel Dda Health Board with updates on the projects activities.
Owner/ Sleep Coach
I Want to Sleep
, South Wales and remotely
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Developed individualised treatment plans, using a range of different treatments, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Yoga Nidra, overall improving patient outcomes, with 99% of service users reporting that their sleep had improved significantly.
- Facilitated group relaxation therapy sessions which led to improved mental well-being of participants, online, during lock down.
- Kept abreast of latest industry trends by attending relevant training courses and seminars..
- Promoted brand at events and conferences, working with large organisations such as Sony and Pobl.
- Promoted company products and services on social media to increase brand awareness.
Tenancy Support Worker
Pobl
Cardiff and RCT
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided tenancy support to those with complex needs.
- Regularly took part in a safeguarding on-call rota.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported incidents, whilst also documenting interactions with residents, leading to accurate record-keeping for safeguarding records.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation, sometimes criminal or in the event of a death.
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies using established project protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
- Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility, not only with residents but also staff.
- Conducted supervision sessions with team members in line with company policy and procedure.
Education
BSc - Psychology
Glamorgan University
09.2010 - 06.2013
Level 3 NVQ - Health and Social Care
Cardiff And Vale College
07.2015 - 07.2016
Skills
- Computer literate in all Microsoft Packages
- Public speaking
- Associate ASIST Trainer
- Project budgeting
- Shortlisting and interviewing experience
- Personal and Professional Boundaries training
- Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Motivational Interviewing
- Safeguarding children and adults at work
- Leadership in a Nutshell
- Leadership with purpose and authenticity
- Full driver's licence with access to a car with business insurance
Affiliations
- I am a keen gardener and interior designer, with a passion for creating spaces that make people feel safe and comfortable.
Languages
English
Native
Welsh
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Development Officer
PAPYRUS
04.2022 - 04.2025
Owner/ Sleep Coach
I Want to Sleep
09.2019 - 07.2022
Level 3 NVQ - Health and Social Care
Cardiff And Vale College
07.2015 - 07.2016
Tenancy Support Worker
Pobl
09.2014 - 06.2019
BSc - Psychology
Glamorgan University
09.2010 - 06.2013
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