Lauren Rebecca Wilkinson
Grimsby
Summary
Compassionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse experienced in community and acute mental health settings, supporting adults with complex presentations such as serious mental illness, autism, and ADHD. Developed strong therapeutic relationships and a safe environment for individuals, while effectively managing complex caseloads through holistic assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing autism assessment skills and improving support experiences for neurodivergent adults and their families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Key worker (Care Coordinator)
Navigo Community Mental Health Team
Grimsby
09.2025 - Current
- Provide holistic, person centred assessment, care coordination, and clinical support, adapting approaches to individual needs.
- Manage an independent caseload of 25 - 30 adults with serious and enduring mental illness, including individuals with concurrent autism, ADHD and mental health needs.
- Plan, monitor, review and evaluate care plans, completing and regularly reviewing risk assessments and safeguarding concerns.
- Worked confidently with high-risk and complex presentations, using clinical judgement to identify deterioration, manage risk, and escalate appropriately.
- Chaired and contributed to MDT meetings, coordinating care and collaborating with community teams, primary care, social care, and other professionals.
- Conducted comprehensive care act assessments to identify individual care and support needs., identifying care and support needs and promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Performed detailed holistic assessments to evaluate overall health and wellbeing of clients. and make appropriate referrals and signposting to specialist community organisations.
- Administer depot/ long acting medications, monitoring effectiveness , adherence and potential side effect.
- Maintained accurate and detailed clinical documentation, ensuring thoroughness in assessments, risk assessments, care plans, reviews, and MDT outcomes.
- Work autonomously while demonstrating strong clinical judgement, organisation, communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
Nursery Practitioner
Navigo
Grimsby
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported individuals presenting with complex mental health needs alongside learning disabilities, autism and ADHD.
- Created, executed, and evaluated individualised care plans to meet specific patient requirements and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted holistic and risk assessments, continuously reviewing patients' needs and presentations to inform care strategies.
- Supported individuals in distress, effectively managing high-risk situations to ensure safety and provide appropriate interventions.
- Worked collaboratively with a range of professionals to coordinate care and promote positive outcomes.
- Attended MDT meetings to discuss patient care and treatment plans.
- Implemented safeguarding measures and reported concerns to ensure patient safety.
- Applied knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding principles within clinical practice.
- Maintained accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Administered medication and completed medication rounds safely in accordance with clinical procedures.
- Provided person centred nursing care within 11 bed acute mental health inpatient environment.
Student Nurse – Learning Disabilities
University of Hull
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care, creating and maintaining care plans, following care pathways, and managing risks.
- I had the opportunity to develop both my clinical and professional skills in providing person-centred care for individuals with a variety of both physical and mental health conditions, including a range of mobility and communication difficulties.
- Collaborated with diverse health professionals, contributing to multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews to enhance patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, ensuring compliance in care practices.
- During my time as a student nurse, I completed a range of placements in both Learning Disability and Mental Health, ranging from children to older adults in both community and acute services.
Recovery Worker/Wellbeing Champion
Elysium Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported individuals with complex mental health issues and learning disabilities, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Managed relationships with patients exhibiting verbally and physically challenging behaviours, prioritising safety of patients and staff.
- Developed effective communication skills to sustain and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users.
- Managed key worker responsibilities to support client care, contributing to care plans and positive behaviour support plans, financial management and organising and managing family/carer contact.
- Assisted with physical, mental, and personal hygiene while engaging clients in meaningful activities.
- Acted as Wellbeing Champion to support employee wellbeing initiatives, consisting of having regular contact with staff, looking after their wellbeing by facilitating supervisions, providing debriefs and promoting wellbeing events for the service as a whole.
Rota Coordinator/Administration Officer
NHS
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed the rotas for the GP Out of Hours service, achieving full staffing to provide optimal care standards for patients.
- Maintained staff records, updated indemnity insurance and training, conducted service performance audits, and managed all telephone calls, queries, and emails to ensure operational efficiency.
- Built and maintained professional relationships, providing flexible solutions in fast-paced environment to enhance service delivery.
- Developed clinical pathways for frequent attenders, supporting recruitment and development of new clinical practitioners to improve patient care.
Family Support Officer
North East Lincolnshire Council
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided advice and support to families facing long- or short-term difficulties, including housing, financial, behavioural, domestic abuse and mental health issues.
- Collaborated with parents to identify needs, signposting to relevant agencies for additional support and resources.
- I liaised with other agencies and professionals including Social Services, CAF Co-ordinators, Health Visitors and Children Centres.
- I organised, chaired and produced minutes for multi-agency meetings regarding future care plans for the families on my caseload.
- Promoted positive behaviour by engaging with parents and children, facilitating one-to-one sessions to gather children's views and address their concerns.
- Maintained accurate and timely records in both paper-based and electronic systems, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.
- I followed organisation policies and procedures including safeguarding and health and safety.
Enforcement Officer
Community Pride
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Enforced environmental health laws related to littering, dog fouling, and fly tipping to enhance public health and safety in the community.
- Made autonomous decisions using mediation and facilitation skills to handle confrontational situations during daily work.
- Engaged with local community members and agencies, including police, fire service, and housing, to establish and maintain positive working relationships while respecting cultural diversities.
- Served as a trained animal welfare officer, managing the care of stray dogs in North East Lincolnshire.
- Recorded information and completed documentation accurately and promptly to support operational effectiveness.
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality and adhered to policies and procedures and safe working practices at all times.
Teaching Assistant
Various Schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported whole classes, groups, and individuals in various schools, including Canon Peter Hall, Edward Heneage, Immingham, and Welholme, focusing on specific areas needing extra assistance.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing challenging behaviour among students.
- Built trust and relationships with children from diverse age groups and backgrounds, enabling them to learn effectively and foster friendships.
- Developed and maintained excellent professional working relationships with multi-agencies, children, parents and staff.
- Contributed to reports for multi-agencies, prepared work for children and maintained accurate and timely records.
- Adhered to strict policies and procedures including safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality.
Sales Assistant
Co-op
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
- Handled customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services.
- Served customers while studying at college, operated till, processed cash and card payments, ensuring high standards of customer service.
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing (Learning Disabilty)
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull01-2024
Foundation Degree - Counselling Studies
Grimsby Institute of igher education
Grimsby12-2020
Diploma - Sports Massage Therapy
Grimsby Institute
Grimsby12-2017
In-house Training - Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection
12-2014
NVQ Level 2 -
Community Warden
12-2012
NVQ Level 2 -
Children’s Care, Learning and Development
12-2007
Early Years First Aid -
12-2006
GCSE Qualifications - History, Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Business, Textiles, ICT, Science
Toll Bar Business Enterprise College
Grimsby, NEL12-2005
Skills
- Mental health assessment and support
- Holistic clinical assessment
- Risk assessment and management
- Person-centred planning
- Safeguarding expertise
- Complex presentations
- Strong clinical decision making
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Neurodevelopmental expertise
- Multidisciplinary team working and MDT chairing
- Caseload management
- Therapeutic communication
- clinical documentation and report writing
- Knowledge of key legislation
- Experience of working remotely
- SystmOne proficiency
Accomplishments
- Supporting my service user to identify his ADHD/Autism needs, make the appropriate referral for assessments and support him to get the tailored psychological interventions for his Autism, EUPD and trauma diagnosis.
- Successfully completed a pilot placement within a learning disability school, finding new innovative ways in which all first year nursing students can meet proficiencies and gain the necessary experience.
- I worked with a pregnant service user with severe learning needs. I helped and supported her to improve her health, hygiene, coping skills and overall wellbeing so that she now lives independently with her child.
- I worked with a mother suffering domestic violence and was struggling to cope with her three children who all had individual needs. I worked individually with the family, referring them to other professionals as appropriate, improving their lives dramatically.
- Successful transition of a child with ADHD and Autism that I worked one to one with from Infants to Junior School.
Custom
- Foundation Degree in Counselling Studies, 2020-01-01
- Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, 2017-01-01
- Wellards Diplomas on NHS England, Understanding Community Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy Contract, Community Pharmacy Service Development, Adverse Drug Reactions, Pharmacy Services Business Opportunities, GP’s in Primary Care, 2015-01-01
- NVQ Level 2 Community Warden, 2012-01-01
- NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development, 2007-01-01
- In-house Training – Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, 2006-01-01
- Early Years First Aid, 2006-01-01
- Toll Bar Business Enterprise College, 2000-01-01
Timeline
Key worker (Care Coordinator)
Navigo Community Mental Health Team
09.2025 - Current
Nursery Practitioner
Navigo
09.2024 - 09.2025
Student Nurse – Learning Disabilities
University of Hull
01.2021 - 01.2024
Recovery Worker/Wellbeing Champion
Elysium Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2021
Rota Coordinator/Administration Officer
NHS
01.2017 - 01.2019
Family Support Officer
North East Lincolnshire Council
01.2012 - 01.2016
Enforcement Officer
Community Pride
01.2008 - 01.2012
Teaching Assistant
Various Schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
Sales Assistant
Co-op
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing (Learning Disabilty)
University of Hull
Foundation Degree - Counselling Studies
Grimsby Institute of igher education
Diploma - Sports Massage Therapy
Grimsby Institute
In-house Training - Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection
NVQ Level 2 -
Community Warden
NVQ Level 2 -
Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Early Years First Aid -
GCSE Qualifications - History, Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Business, Textiles, ICT, Science
Toll Bar Business Enterprise College