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Kavaghn Dodd

Shrewsbury,Shropshire

Summary

Support worker :

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 4+ years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques. Reliable Support Worker with 4+ years of experience. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients.

Animal care: Responsible Animal Care Assistant dedicated to shadow manager in managing proper care and supporting well-being of animals. Proficient with maintaining animal records and handling enquiries. Instinctive individual with motivation to rear and raise healthy animals. Willing to learn day-to-day operations and maintenance of animals. Cautious and considerate with animal care.

Sous chef (college restaurant)

Enthusiastic individual seeks opportunity in fast-paced kitchen to develop chef skills. Creative and skilled in food preparation and presentation for quality results. Organised with excellent timekeeping skills to meet demands of busy service environments. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems. .

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Residential home children care worker

Platform childcare
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and support to children in residential settings.
  • Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to each child's needs.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for emotional and physical well-being.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic approaches to care.
  • Facilitated engaging activities that promoted social skills and personal development.
  • Monitored and documented children's progress, behaviours, and incidents accurately.
  • Created a nurturing environment through showing empathy and understanding towards each resident's unique circumstances.
  • Advocated for children's rights and needs in various settings and meetings.
  • Promoted positive behaviour with consistent enforcement of house rules.
  • Supported children in completing homework tasks, enhancing their academic skills.
  • Managed challenging behaviour calmly to maintain a peaceful environment for all residents.

Support worker for young adults (SEN)

My Aspirations
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
05 2022 - 03.2025
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.

Residential support worker (Young adults)

McIntyre
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Reported on clients progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Assisted service users obtain and access community resources.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programs to meet changing needs.
  • Identified key clients needs to develop targeted support programs.
  • Promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service users welfare.
  • Empowered 3 individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.

Mental Health Support Worker

Shropshire Council
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
  • Coordinated referrals to help clients access relevant community education, training and employment services.
  • Helped 1-4 service users to gain ability to function independently society.
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialism in community settings
  • Listened to clients current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients.

Labourer

Global clad sheeting
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned up site from the working day which included cleaning tools, collecting Roof sheet cuttings and rubbish and brushing down.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries.
  • Applied safe practices across all tasks, maintaining zero accident for 3 years as it was seasonal.
  • Maintained and clean and tidy site, minimising risk and optimising staff well-being.

Game keeper

Cambrian birds
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Fed, watered and monitored poultry animals to keep all stock in peak health and optimal reproductive status.
  • Conducted daily exercises for more than 200 poultry animals under care, identified behavioural and health concerns and implemented corrective strategies.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injuries or disease, as well monitor both anticipated.
  • Consistently maintained time and budget targets through strategic leadership and communication.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Care

The Care Certificate McIntyre
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
03.2022 - 04.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Animal management level 3

Oplex Careers
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
05.2020 - 05.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Animal care

Walford And North Shropshire College
Walford
08.2019 -

GCSEs - English

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
Shrewsbury
07.2018 -

Some College (No Degree) - Food safety in catering

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
Shrewsbury
02.2017 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Working abroad

The Leonardo Mobility Program
Greece, Athens, Vouliagameni
10.2017 -

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 award in introduction to professional food and beverage service skills.

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
Shrewsbury
08.2017 -

Level 1 functional skills - Maths

Walford And North Shropshire College
Walford
06.2017 -

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Life skills development
  • Intervention techniques
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Personal care
  • Building maintenance
  • Animal husbandry
  • Animal welfare
  • Manual lifting
  • Tireless work ethic
  • Team player
  • Care plan development
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Mild Makaton

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Residential home children care worker

Platform childcare
03.2025 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Care

The Care Certificate McIntyre
03.2022 - 04.2022

Residential support worker (Young adults)

McIntyre
09.2021 - 05.2022

Mental Health Support Worker

Shropshire Council
09.2021 - 09.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Animal management level 3

Oplex Careers
05.2020 - 05.2020

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Animal care

Walford And North Shropshire College
08.2019 -

GCSEs - English

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
07.2018 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Working abroad

The Leonardo Mobility Program
10.2017 -

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 award in introduction to professional food and beverage service skills.

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
08.2017 -

Level 1 functional skills - Maths

Walford And North Shropshire College
06.2017 -

Some College (No Degree) - Food safety in catering

Shrewsbury College of Arts And Technology
02.2017 -

Labourer

Global clad sheeting
01.2016 - 08.2019

Game keeper

Cambrian birds
06.2015 - 09.2018

Support worker for young adults (SEN)

My Aspirations
05 2022 - 03.2025
Kavaghn Dodd