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LISA BARNES

NEWTON LE WILLOWS,Merseyside

Summary

Having worked within the community in various Community Development and Engagement, Volunteer Management and Service Lead roles in the third sector. I have broad and varied experience working in busy community centres, wellbeing hubs and CICs and community organisations for over 12 years. I have had many different roles in that time as the community has evolved and the needs have changed. I have worked with and supported vulnerable adults and children, with physical and mental health conditions, learning disabilities, neurodivergence and collaborated with the Local Authority and NHS. I understand that patience, empathy and kindness are valuable qualities to have within my role and my aim is to work therapeutically to meet the needs of the community and organisation I work for. I have a wide skill set which includes, juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Small bid writing, monitoring and identifying and applying for grants. Organising fundraising events and income generated activities. Monitoring and evaluations techniques to gather and report on success, need and impact. Exceptional planning, administration and organisation skills, particularly in staff management, implementation of management/leadership. Volunteer management, coordination of large quantities of volunteers which includes accessing training, feedback monitoring, Disclosure and Barring Service, interviewing and recruitment roles including volunteer recruitment, retention and advertising. Development of all staff, volunteers and supporting the wider team and organisation. I am a bubbly, social person who enjoys being part of something meaningful. I enjoy a challenge, work well under pressure, enjoy working in a team but am happy to work alone and use my initiative. I have a passion to create stronger families, stronger networks and communities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

HEAD OF SERVICE

Great Minds Together – Thriving Futures (Tier 3.5)
Stockport, Manchester
09.2024 - 04.2025

· Oversee and manage all Tier 3.5 management and staffing team.

· Formally supervise social workers on Tier 3.5 services

· Oversee staff rotas for all tier 3.5 sites.

· Ensure all rotas are communicated to all sites, contracts for service staff, managers, and employment agencies.

· Plan the introduction of new staff members to our young people.

· Oversee and ensure all Tier 3.5 young people's risk management and trigger plans are up to date on a weekly basis.

· Attend all MDTs in respect of the Tier 3.5 young people, upskilling professionals in relation to their needs, our model delivery and always advocating professionally for the best outcomes of the young people.

· Ensure the compliance records, training and supervision matrix and staff information are kept up to date, including one-page profiles, adding details for new staff members, and remove any staff who no longer work with us.

· Conduct investigations in respect of any allegations or conduct issues, and keep a record of processes and outcomes, attending strategy meetings and LADO meetings where required.

· Support where required with on-call and shift cancellations/rota gaps – liaise with staff and employment agencies to seek emergency cover (often with less than 24 hours' notice).

· Complete telephone de-brief/supervision, virtual supervision, and face-to-face supervision with staff when required.

· Conduct investigations when necessary if an incident occurs on-site.

· Build established relationships and partnerships with partner agencies and all services across education, health, and social care in respect of Tier 3.5

· Liaising with the agencies we use to introduce new staff to sites when needed. This includes discussing the needs of the young person and finding the best staff matches, requesting compliance, having an initial discussion with the staff to discuss the YP they will be working with and sharing details of the care plan, and working out what shifts they are available to work.

· Oversee and ensure the implementation of our therapeutic model and trauma informed approach.

CENTRE MANAGER & CRISIS CENTRE SERVICE LEAD

Bluesci Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre – Living Well Hub
Old Trafford, Manchester
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed a dual service and team (day and night)
  • Health & Safety/ Risk Assessments
  • Safeguarding Lead
  • All aspects of Recruitment and managing a large team.
  • All office duties undertaken including building duties
  • Working with Elemental and SharePoint systems.
  • Co production and Collaborative partnerships
  • Volunteers, Student Placements and Talking Therapy Placements
  • Community Groups implementation and collaboration.
  • Working with the Living Well Model, Citizens Forum and Trafford Community Collective and Crisis Services (GMP, NWAS, HBTT and GMMH Crisis Line)
  • Reporting Outcomes
  • Networking and Meetings
  • Smooth running of the Welfare Rights Offer, Smoking Cessation Service, Personal Wellbeing Budget implementation and Manchester in Mind Fund
  • HR – Including Supervisions, Support Plans and Personal Improvement Plans

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

One Wirral CIC
Wirral, Merseyside
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Bridging The Gap Together Project
  • Personalised care plans to individuals of the community with Long Term Health Conditions.
  • Co production and collaboration alongside partner organisations.
  • Facilitating and implementing new activities, groups and workshops including Peer support groups for Long Covid and Fibromyalgia.
  • Building relationships with stakeholders and organisations across all sectors.
  • Presentations about the project and Networking at events for the organisation.
  • Connecting people together through health.
  • Working alongside local PCNs, NHS Long Covid Recovery Clinic, Health Coaches and Social prescribers.
  • Working with Staff Box and SharePoint systems.
  • Tailored personalised care plans that support the individual's life.
  • Working therapeutically within the NHS.
  • Social media, advertising, marketing products and events.
  • Mentoring apprentices, trainees and new recruits.
  • Bridging The Gap Together Project

VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Teardrops Supporting Your Community
St Helens
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed 35 active volunteers withing the organisation (70 flexibly throughout my time)
  • Drafted timetable, on duty rotas and work programmes.
  • Prepared monthly written and reports about community service programmes to the board of trustees.
  • Planned and hosted on and off-site community service activities.
  • Organised educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between the community, service providers, schools and organisations.
  • Gathered and analysed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local programme developments.
  • Paperwork for the recruitment, Induction and training process
  • Advertising via social media, website and posters
  • Updating policies and putting them into practice including volunteer legislation.
  • Coordinated training sessions, ensured volunteers felt supported and equipped.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety policies during all volunteer activities.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER

The Birchwood Crisis Centre
Tanhouse, Skelmersdale
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: TANHOUSE TOGETHER PROJECT
  • Working as the lead on a new project to strengthen and build the Tanhouse Community.
  • Set up and maintained social media pages across different platforms.
  • Created new groups and classes for Tanhouse Community Centre.
  • Event management and planning.
  • Advertising leaflets, posters, newsletters and logo design.
  • Building relationships with local health centres, schools, community groups and organisations.
  • Recruiting Volunteers and building a volunteer programme.
  • Working with the local colleges and work placement advisors to gain work placements for different organisations.
  • All aspects of Administrative duties.
  • Covid 19 March 2019–February 2021 Working at home making emotional support calls to clients that had been referred into the service. Caseload of over 30 clients who have weekly calls and contact. Accessing anything they need and require, helping source food hampers and medication as well as additional services. Keeping them up to date with what is happening in the community they are currently shielding from.
  • TANHOUSE TOGETHER PROJECT

Centre Development and Volunteer Management

NEWTON FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRE
Newton Le Willows, Warrington
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Attended community service project-related professional conferences and meetings each month.
  • Drafted timetables and work programmes.
  • Organised educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between entrepreneurs, service providers and funders.
  • Developed innovative programmes and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
  • Gathered and analysed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local programme developments.
  • Recruited, Induction and Training of volunteers
  • Advertising via social media, website and posters
  • Updating policies and putting them into practice
  • Keeping up to date with volunteer legislation
  • Facilitated an after-school arts and crafts club for children aged 5-13 years old.
  • Annual Summer Playscheme for 3 weeks in the school summer holidays with 80 children from deprived communities.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about activities and behaviours.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children with H&S procedures in place.
  • Organised and engaged in recreational activities.
  • Engaged with children on an individual one to one basis.
  • Updating and preparing registration forms and identity badges.

Education

Teaching Assistant NCFE -

Support Work In Schools

First Aid QA - undefined

L2 Award In Emergency First Aid At Work

NOCN Volunteer Management - undefined

L3

GCSEs -

Shena Simon College
Manchester
04.1997 - 06.1997

Skills

  • Decision-Making authority
  • Risk assessment techniques
  • Advanced project management
  • IT systems proficiency
  • Leadership competence
  • Resource allocation expertise
  • Service level agreement creation
  • Knowledge of service standards
  • Service quality assurance
  • Strategic planning tools
  • Data reporting proficiency

Certification

  • PMVA Training, H&S Group, 10/01/24
  • CTSF Training, H&S Group, 10/01/24
  • DSL Training, GMT, 05/01/25
  • Cultural Competence Training, Trafford, 03/01/24
  • Suicide Awareness Training, Trafford, 08/01/23
  • Psychological Interventions Awareness, Trafford, 02/01/24
  • Cyber Security Training, Digital Care Hub, 06/01/24
  • Conflict Resolution Training, 04/01/24
  • Domestic Abuse Training, TDAS, 06/01/24
  • Safeguarding L3, TSSP, 06/01/24
  • Mental Health Capacity Act, TSSP, 06/01/24
  • Mental Health First Aider Training, Wirral, 09/01/22
  • Covid 19 Awareness, 2021
  • Equality and Diversity, 2024
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, 2024
  • Working together to safeguard children (2-day course), St. Helens Safeguarding Children Board, 05/01/18
  • Intro to basic funding, Warrington Voluntary Action, 09/01/18
  • Good Governance, 03/01/16
  • Keeping Yourself Safe, 03/01/16
  • Equality and Diversity, 07/01/16
  • NOCN Volunteer Management L3, Warrington, 2017
  • First Aid QA L2 Award In Emergency First Aid At Work, St Helens, 2017
  • Teaching Assistant NCFE Support Work In Schools L2, Warrington, 2015

Timeline

HEAD OF SERVICE

Great Minds Together – Thriving Futures (Tier 3.5)
09.2024 - 04.2025

CENTRE MANAGER & CRISIS CENTRE SERVICE LEAD

Bluesci Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre – Living Well Hub
08.2023 - 08.2024

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

One Wirral CIC
03.2022 - 08.2023

VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Teardrops Supporting Your Community
04.2021 - 12.2021

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER

The Birchwood Crisis Centre
06.2019 - 02.2021

Centre Development and Volunteer Management

NEWTON FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRE
04.2017 - 02.2019

GCSEs -

Shena Simon College
04.1997 - 06.1997

First Aid QA - undefined

L2 Award In Emergency First Aid At Work

NOCN Volunteer Management - undefined

L3

Teaching Assistant NCFE -

Support Work In Schools
LISA BARNES