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Kate Street

Towcester,England

Summary

Compassionate individual with strong background in health, social care and support. Possessing excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Adept in handling complex inquiries and providing clear, concise information. Committed to assisting customers with enhancing their well-being, and contributing towards services achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Domestic cleaner

Maid2Clean
Northamptonshire
2024.07 - Current
  • Worked with strict attention to detail, providing thorough cleaning services within allotted timeframes.
  • Provided excellent customer service through clear communication with clients regarding their specific needs.
  • Upheld highest standards in cleaning procedure adherence, resulting in consistently positive feedback from clients.

Occupational therapy assistant

Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2021.07 - 2022.11

• Triaged Occupational Therapy Referrals

• Assessed customers over phone and during home visits for simple aids for daily living and ordering equipment

• Attended equipment training

• Sign posted and referred to other agencies

Support Area Team Leader

Northampton Partnership Homes
Northampton
2020.07 - 2021.07
  • Provided supervision to team of Housing Support Officers
  • Processed support referrals and allocated them to Support Officers
  • Worked in partnership with internal departments and external agencies
  • Coordinated and chaired team meetings and Adult Risk Management meetings with partner agencies
  • Monitored and reported key performance indicators

Housing Support Officer

Northampton Partnership Homes
Northampton
2016.07 - 2020.07

• Provided support to vulnerable customers living in Northampton Borough Council properties

• Completed customer assessments, three monthly support plans and risk assessments

• Supported customers with wide range of needs including risk of homelessness, rent arrears, benefit issues/applications, mental health, physical health, drug and alcohol, domestic abuse, social isolation

• Referred customers to partner agencies

• Assisted customers apply for benefits and grants

• Reported adult and children safeguarding concerns

• Attended Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups

Housing officer

Northampton Partnership Homes
Northampton
2015.01 - 2016.07
  • Effectively communicated with customers, built rapport, and provided excellent service
  • Explained tenancy rules and handled breaches of tenancy agreement and dealt with anti-social behaviour
  • Identified and reported health and safety concerns including fire risk and essential repairs
  • Reported adult and children safeguarding concerns
  • Attended multi-agency meetings and referred customers to partnership agencies

Drug & Alcohol Worker/Recovery Worker

CAN Wellingborough Substance Misuse Service/Tuped to CGL (Change Grow Live) in 2013
Wellingborough , Northamptonshire
2009.01 - 2014.12
  • Conducted individual assessments, determining appropriate treatment pathways
  • Facilitated educational workshops for increased awareness of substance abuse issues
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care quality
  • Assisted in recovery by creating personalised rehabilitation plans
  • Managed caseloads efficiently
  • Enhanced client wellbeing with provision of emotional support during difficult periods

Tenancy Support Worker

CAN Homeless Action Team
Northampton
2002.09 - 2008.12
  • Completed Housing Assessments, Resettlement Plans, three Monthly Reviews and Risk Assessments
  • Assisted customers with applying for secure accommodation
  • Assisted customers with addressing housing related issues including previous rent arrears, drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, education/employment, accessing GPs and dentists and applying for benefits
  • Referred customers to partner agencies

Education

Trusted Assessor Training -

OCN London
Milton Keynes
06.2022

Level 2 Certificate -

The Distance Learning Team
Milton Keynes
04.2022

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

The University Of Northampton
01.2006

BSc Behavioural Sciences Degree -

University College Northampton
06.2001

Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration -

Aston Commercial Training
Northampton
10.1996

A-Levels -

Moulton Sixth Form
Northampton
06.1995

GCSEs -

Moulton Comprehensive School
Northampton
06.1993

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills verbally and written
  • Experience and expertise in working with wide range of service users
  • Efficient organisation and time management skills
  • Work well under pressure in fast paced environments through effective prioritising and multitasking
  • IT skills - Word, Excel, Outlook 365, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer Experience using range of database systems
  • Proficient record keeping
  • Work well independently and as part of a team
  • Vast experience with managing risk and safeguarding practices

Timeline

Domestic cleaner

Maid2Clean
2024.07 - Current

Occupational therapy assistant

Milton Keynes City Council
2021.07 - 2022.11

Support Area Team Leader

Northampton Partnership Homes
2020.07 - 2021.07

Housing Support Officer

Northampton Partnership Homes
2016.07 - 2020.07

Housing officer

Northampton Partnership Homes
2015.01 - 2016.07

Drug & Alcohol Worker/Recovery Worker

CAN Wellingborough Substance Misuse Service/Tuped to CGL (Change Grow Live) in 2013
2009.01 - 2014.12

Tenancy Support Worker

CAN Homeless Action Team
2002.09 - 2008.12

Trusted Assessor Training -

OCN London

Level 2 Certificate -

The Distance Learning Team

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

The University Of Northampton

BSc Behavioural Sciences Degree -

University College Northampton

Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration -

Aston Commercial Training

A-Levels -

Moulton Sixth Form

GCSEs -

Moulton Comprehensive School
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