Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Katherine Brook

Hailsham,United Kingdom

Summary

I have a track record of training and supporting staff. I use positive reinforcement and constructive feedback, using Motivational Interviewing and Coaching skills.

I am a compassionate person with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. I am capable of providing emotional and practical assistance to improve quality of life.

Skilled in crisis management, empathetic communication, and collaborative problem-solving.

I am compassionate with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. I am skilled in communication and problem-solving, bringing calm and reassuring presence to support those in need.

I have always sought to support my team in progressing their skills and keeping up to date with relevant training.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
6080
6080
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Early Help Keyworker

East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
04.2020 - 11.2025

Supervised team of Keyworkers addressing complex family needs.

Utilised Social Care system for risk assessment and analysis.

Conducted monthly supervision including case discussions and personal support.

Led peer supervisions and identified staff training requirements.

Completed home visits to assess family needs comprehensively.

Oversaw Video Interactive Guidance service, managing referrals and reporting to funders.

Developed housing hub with local authority to assist families facing eviction.

Delivered tailored training on Safeguarding, challenging conversations, and trauma-informed care.

Team Leader

East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
04.2015 - 03.2020

Led a team of Keyworkers to support families with complex needs.

Supervised all team members, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Managed all cases, focusing on effective risk management strategies.

Liaised with multiple agencies to prioritise child safeguarding.

Facilitated team meetings and provided peer supervision for continuous improvement.

Conducted training sessions within teams to enhance skills and knowledge.

Performed regular performance reviews and audits of caseloads.

Set up Video Interactive Guidance project to improve attachment between young children and their parent/carer.

Keyworker/Home Visitor

East Sussex County Council
East Sussex , East Sussex
04.2005 - 04.2015

Visited and supported families in the community ensuring safeguarding was a priority

Worked closely with Health Visitors to complete 2 year checks

Pre School Manager/Owner

Park Preschool
Hailsham , East Sussex
10.1995 - 03.2005

Owned and run preschool, planning for children's learning and Ofsted regulations.

Staff supervisions and development

Parent liaison and support

Education

Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and advanced CBT

New Skills Academy
Online

Mental Health First Aider

Mental Health UK
UK

Extensive courses including solution focus, motivational interviewing, trauma informed, coaching

East Sussex County Council
East Sussex
04.2005 - 11.2025

Incredible Years and Solihull Parenting Facilitator courses

Parenting Institute
UK

Foundation Certificate in Health Promotion

Royal Society for Promotion of Health
UK

Certificate in Understanding Health and Social Care

The Open University
UK
09.2006 - 09.2007

BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing

Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, East Sussex
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - 7 C Grade and 2 B Grade, English B and Maths C

Battle Road School
Hailsham
09.1983 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Occupational competence
  • Self-Motivated and driven
  • Effective time management
  • Training needs analysis
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Constructive feedback
  • Coaching experience
  • Training programmes creation

Affiliations

  • Baking
  • Reading
  • Grandchildren
  • My dog

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Early Help Keyworker

East Sussex County Council
04.2020 - 11.2025

Team Leader

East Sussex County Council
04.2015 - 03.2020

Certificate in Understanding Health and Social Care

The Open University
09.2006 - 09.2007

Keyworker/Home Visitor

East Sussex County Council
04.2005 - 04.2015

Extensive courses including solution focus, motivational interviewing, trauma informed, coaching

East Sussex County Council
04.2005 - 11.2025

Pre School Manager/Owner

Park Preschool
10.1995 - 03.2005

BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing

Eastbourne College
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - 7 C Grade and 2 B Grade, English B and Maths C

Battle Road School
09.1983 - 07.1988

Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and advanced CBT

New Skills Academy

Mental Health First Aider

Mental Health UK

Incredible Years and Solihull Parenting Facilitator courses

Parenting Institute

Foundation Certificate in Health Promotion

Royal Society for Promotion of Health
Katherine Brook