Leigh Pritchard
Pontllanfraith,Caerphilly County Borough
Summary
A dedicated compassionate, loyal hard working Residential Support Worker with excellent inter-personal and communication skills, with wide knowledge base through extensive training with 14 years experience supporting people aged 11-18 years.
Skilled in fostering positive relationships, managing challenging behaviour and using varied strategies to provide structured approach that allows young people to develop confidence, independence and life skills moving forward for their future. A child centred approach, experienced in Safeguarding, care planning, crisis management and intervention. Through support encourage participation in education and social activities to encourage a fuller life. As a professional I have worked as team and meeting and training sessions to allow for flexibility to meet the varied needs of the child. Planning and working closely with other professional organisations multi-agency teams and families to allow for an environment for the child to live a full social life.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Residential support worker (Young people)
Greenfields Adolescence Care (Caretech)
Newport, Newport
02.2012 - Current
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to at all times, maintained secure environment.
- Provided emotional support, enhanced self-esteem in young people.
- Developed rapport with young individuals, fostered trust and communication.
- Fostered supportive living environment by creating homely surroundings.
- Encouraged active participation in community events, promoted social integration.
Supply: Support Worker/Specialist/General Teacher
New Directions Ltd (Cardiff).
South Wales areas, South Wales
09.2007 - 02.2012
- Assisted children and young adults with special educational needs in achieving learning objectives.
- Supported teachers in delivering engaging lessons across primary and secondary education.
- Provided care and guidance to students in various South Wales educational settings.
Artist-in-Residence Whole School Workshops
Independent Artist
Markham Primary School, Caerphilly County Borough
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Artist-in-Residence: Whole school activities varied themes: TheBlitz. WW2 Printmaking.3D construction. Air Raid shelters.
- Stories without words: Aboriginal/Symbolism. and Relief story boards.
Teacher of Art and Design(Secondary) Key Stage 3/4
Caerphilly LEA
Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly County Borough
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Specialist Teacher of Art at Key Stage 3/4. GSCE, Careers key stage 3. Form Tutor. Secondary specialist teacher.
Teacher of Art and Design Llanrumney High School.
Cardiff LEA
Cardiff, West Glamorgan.
09.2001 - 12.2004
- Secondary school Art Teacher GCSE Key age 3/4. C.O.E . Religious Education and Technology Key Stage 3.
General and Specialist Supply Teacher .
New Directions Ltd.
Fairwater High School, Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Long term Art Teacher and other subjects. Form Tutor.
Education
National certificate - Residential Child Care Worker
Care Council Wales Registration W/5000388
Cardiff. 06.2012 -
Further Prof/Dev for Returning/Supply Teachers - Link Course Secondary to Primary Education.
University of South Wales.
Newport South Wales 09.2016 - 07/2017
QCF (Level 3) Diploma in Health and Social Care - Social Care
M.V.R.R.S.
Wales/Northern Ireland. 09.2014 - 09/2015
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary) - Art and Design Secondary.
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (Cyncoed Road)
U.W.I.C. 09.1999 - 08/2000
GCSE Mathematics - Secondary Education
Joseph Priestly College
Rothwell, West Yorkshire. 09.1997 - 06/1998
Bachelor of Art Degree Fine Arts - Printmaking Specialist
Chettenham and Gloucester Polytechnique
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 09.1999 - 07/2000
A Level Art and Design. - Artist.
Crosskeys Tertiary College
Crosskeys, Caerphilly County Borough 09.1989 - 07/1990
GCSE English - Secondary Education
Crosskeys Tertiary College
Crosskeys, Caerphilly County Borough 09.1987 - 07/1988
B/Tec National Diploma Art and Design. - Art and Design
Crosskeys Tertiary College
Crosskeys, Caerphilly County Borough 09.1987 - 07/1987
'O' Level (GCSE). - Secondary Education
Oakdale Comprehensive School.
Oakdale. Caerphilly Borough Council. 09.1982 - 07/1987
Skills
- Caring, considerate and nurturing
- Strong interpersonal skills and high level of communication
- Adaptable and flexible approach to suit care needs of child
- Wide knowledge and experience base in both education and care setting
- Encouraging development and well-being of child/adult support by facilitating activities and hobbies and inclusion in local community
- Extensive training to help implement broader approach to meet needs of child/adult
- Patience and tolerance and caring
- Work effectively as part of team or own merits
Affiliations
- I have varied experience in running whole school art workshops, creating fun activities for all ages
- I have an interest in film and open to new experiences
Timeline
Further Prof/Dev for Returning/Supply Teachers - Link Course Secondary to Primary Education.
University of South Wales.
09.2016 - 07/2017
QCF (Level 3) Diploma in Health and Social Care - Social Care
M.V.R.R.S.
09.2014 - 09/2015
National certificate - Residential Child Care Worker
Care Council Wales Registration W/5000388
06.2012 -
Residential support worker (Young people)
Greenfields Adolescence Care (Caretech)
02.2012 - Current
Supply: Support Worker/Specialist/General Teacher
New Directions Ltd (Cardiff).
09.2007 - 02.2012
Artist-in-Residence Whole School Workshops
Independent Artist
09.2007 - 07.2008
Teacher of Art and Design(Secondary) Key Stage 3/4
Caerphilly LEA
01.2005 - 08.2007
Teacher of Art and Design Llanrumney High School.
Cardiff LEA
09.2001 - 12.2004
General and Specialist Supply Teacher .
New Directions Ltd.
09.2000 - 08.2001
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary) - Art and Design Secondary.
University of Wales Institute Cardiff (Cyncoed Road)
09.1999 - 08/2000
Bachelor of Art Degree Fine Arts - Printmaking Specialist
Chettenham and Gloucester Polytechnique
09.1999 - 07/2000
GCSE Mathematics - Secondary Education
Joseph Priestly College
09.1997 - 06/1998
A Level Art and Design. - Artist.
Crosskeys Tertiary College
09.1989 - 07/1990
GCSE English - Secondary Education
Crosskeys Tertiary College
09.1987 - 07/1988
B/Tec National Diploma Art and Design. - Art and Design
Crosskeys Tertiary College
09.1987 - 07/1987
'O' Level (GCSE). - Secondary Education
Oakdale Comprehensive School.
09.1982 - 07/1987