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Lucy Harris

Bordon,Hampshire

Summary

I have worked in the Voluntary Sector for over 20 years. I have always had a passion for helping people. In a client facing role and more recently in a management role. In September 2021, I decided the time was right for me to embark on my journey to become a counsellor. I have really enjoyed my studies so far and I am looking forward to the opportunity to put these into practice and get back to a client facing role.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ServiceTeam Leader/Surrey Adviceline Coordinator

Citizens Advice South West Surrey
Farnham, Surrey
04.2018 - Current

Manage a team of paid staff and volunteers

Carry out Quality reviews of casework

Supervise Advice sessions.

Provide reports to external stakeholders on performance

Project management of telephone service

Reporting on Statistics

Work with local offices across Surrey to ensure they are maintaining service standards and meeting KPI's

Develop and deliver training

Outreach Supervisor

Citizens Advice Winchester District
Winchester , Hampshire
12.2017 - 04.2018

To set up Outreach Services across the Winchester District

To re-evaluate current services, provide training and carry out risk assessments.

Cover Supervision of Advice as required

To carry out regular Quality checks and feedback to staff and the management team


Advice Session Supervisor

Citizens Advice Waverley
Godalming, Surrey
11.2013 - 12.2017

To manage the day to day supervision of the Advice Session

To manage and support Volunteers in their roles

Carry out case reviews and feedback to Volunteers and Staff

Facilitate training in Advice


Housing support officer

Hyde Housing
Alton, Hampshire
04.2001 - 02.2012
  • Developed and implemented target client support plans, carrying out thorough risk assessments in line with regulations.
  • Provided person-centred advice and guidance, aiding service user progress towards independent living.
  • Completed accurate, thorough reporting on service use, regularly monitoring performance against set targets.
  • Managed a large caseload of clients covering varied needs, including mental health, homeless and alcohol misuse issues.
  • Ensured service users felt confident in effective budgeting and rent payment through providing cash confidence training
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, French, Spanish, Food Tech A-C

Weydon School
Farnham
09.1994 - 06.1998

Advanced GNVQ - Health and Social Care - Merit

Farnham Sixth Form College
Farnham
09.1998 - 06.2000

Level 1 and 2 - Counselling Skills

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Guildford
09.2021 - 06.2022

Level 3 - Counselling Skills

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Guildford
09.2022 - 06.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic (Integrative ) Counselling

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Guildford
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Team management
  • Employee management
  • Report writing
  • Advice giving
  • Training
  • Mentoring

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic (Integrative ) Counselling

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
09.2023 -

Level 3 - Counselling Skills

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
09.2022 - 06.2023

Level 1 and 2 - Counselling Skills

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
09.2021 - 06.2022

ServiceTeam Leader/Surrey Adviceline Coordinator

Citizens Advice South West Surrey
04.2018 - Current

Outreach Supervisor

Citizens Advice Winchester District
12.2017 - 04.2018

Advice Session Supervisor

Citizens Advice Waverley
11.2013 - 12.2017

Housing support officer

Hyde Housing
04.2001 - 02.2012

Advanced GNVQ - Health and Social Care - Merit

Farnham Sixth Form College
09.1998 - 06.2000

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, French, Spanish, Food Tech A-C

Weydon School
09.1994 - 06.1998
Lucy Harris