Karen Cheeseman
Sandown,Isle of Wight
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in team supervision, project management, and strategic planning. Demonstrates proficiency in risk assessment, budget management, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful outcomes. Skilled in staff training, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution, fostering a collaborative work environment. Adept at communication planning and relationship building to enhance organisational effectiveness. Committed to leveraging decision making and problem solving skills to achieve career goals focused on leadership and innovation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Team manager for Care leavers
Isle of Wight Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
07.1999 - 06.2025
- Boosted morale by recognising and rewarding exceptional work.
- Cultivated a strong rapport with team members, fostering a cohesive and collaborative workplace environment.
- Streamlined operations, leading to increased team performance.
- Steered project execution whilst adhering strictly to timeline constraints.
Child care social worker
Isle Wight Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
07.1999 - 08.2002
- Liaised with schools to ensure appropriate educational support for children.
- Organised meetings with parents or guardians to discuss child development and behaviour to support planning.
- Conducted risk assessments for child safety, implementing necessary measures promptly.
- Provided counselling sessions to assist children in coping with challenging situations.
Registered manager
Isle of Wight Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
10.1994 - 07.1999
- Maintained detailed records to document care accurately.
- Conducted risk assessments to uphold safety standards.
- Managed budgets to ensure financial viability and profitability of facility.
- Led team meetings, fostering communication and collaboration among staff.
- Developed in-house training plans to enhance staff skills.
- Performed inspections to confirm adherence to high standards.
Education
Bachelor (Hons) Practice Learning and Assessment - Social Work
Bournemouth university
Bournemouth, EnglandDiploma of Higher Education - Social Work
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England 1992 - 12/1994
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services-Adults
Isle of Wight College
Isle of WightSkills
- Team supervision
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication planning
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Team motivation
- Decision making
- Problem solving
Timeline
Team manager for Care leavers
Isle of Wight Council
07.1999 - 06.2025
Child care social worker
Isle Wight Council
07.1999 - 08.2002
Registered manager
Isle of Wight Council
10.1994 - 07.1999
Bachelor (Hons) Practice Learning and Assessment - Social Work
Bournemouth university
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Work
Bournemouth University
1992 - 12/1994
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services-Adults
Isle of Wight College
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