Lara-May Williams
Tyllwyn,Ebbw Vale
Summary
Motivated and caring individual with experience in youth support, health and social care, and community-based work. Currently studying a BA Youth and Community Work at Cardiff Metropolitan University, with qualifications in Health and Social Care and Public Services. Skilled in safeguarding, SEN awareness, communication, leadership, risk awareness and supporting young people aged 11 to 25. Calm, adaptable and passionate about helping others, with strong confidence built through outdoor and team-based activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dog Groomer (Qualified)
Tanya’s Pampered Pets
2023.01 - 2026.01
Support Worker for Troubled Youth
Arches Support Services
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Attained my Safeguarding Certification
Support Worker
Q-Care Support Services
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Attained my Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification & Dementia Training
Education
English, Maths, Science, P.E
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Comprehensive
Health & Social Care Level 2
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Comprehensive
BA Degree - Youth & Community Work Level 4
Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus
2025.01 - 2026.03
Uniformed Public Services Extended Certificate - Level 2
MPCT
2015.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- Belay and Climbing Safety Awareness
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Risk Awareness
- Support young people 11-25
- SEN Awareness and Inclusive Practice
- Communication & Confidence Building
- Safeguarding & Duty of Care
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Ability to motivate and engage participants
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Blaenau Gwent Youth Service (06/2016)
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Affiliations
- Bouldering
- Surfing
- Skydiving
- Hiking
- Coasteering
- Mountaineering
- Camping
Outdoor Experience & Interests
Climbing and Belaying at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, Also, a cadet at ACF Gwent and climbed at Llangorse (MAC), Skydiving, Surfing, Hiking, Swimming, Coasteering, Mountaineering, Bouldering, Camping
Timeline
BA Degree - Youth & Community Work Level 4
Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus
2025.01 - 2026.03
Dog Groomer (Qualified)
Tanya’s Pampered Pets
2023.01 - 2026.01
Support Worker for Troubled Youth
Arches Support Services
2021.01 - 2023.01
Support Worker
Q-Care Support Services
2019.01 - 2021.01
Uniformed Public Services Extended Certificate - Level 2
MPCT
2015.01 - 2017.01
English, Maths, Science, P.E
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Comprehensive
Health & Social Care Level 2
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Comprehensive