LYNNE SCHUDLAK
25 Nant y glyn , Llanrug, Caernarfon,Gwynedd
Summary
I have a vast of experience in team leadership and safeguarding practices,
currently serving as Team Leader at Gisda. Proven track record in crisis management and accommodation support, ensuring a safe environment for young people. Demonstrated expertise in staff supervision and young person engagement, with a strong focus on person centered support care and safeguarding knowledge.
Career history includes roles such as sleep in worker, Therapeutic Keyworker and Deputy Manager, highlighting a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals .
Trustworthy and dedicated to my work after 11 yrs years of working with young people in GISDA.
I have spent my 30yr career in working with children, families and young people.
I truly enjoy working and getting to know the people i work with and enjoy all aspects of my work.
On a personal level i Have been a career for my father who had vascular dementia at the age of 48 and cared for him for numerous years providing him with daily needs and nursing care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader homless Hostel
Gisda
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
04.2024 - Current
- Lead on safeguarding the young people
- Provide the young people with a safe environment
- Day to day running of 8 bed hostel 6 move on flats and 4 family houses
- Work on moving the young people on to own accommodation
- Implemented a young person-centred approach to ensure individual needs were met.
- Monitor staff performance and develop improvement plans.
- Support staff provide them with supervision
- Support with difficult situations and advise
- Deligate within the team
- Team working
- Create sessions in managing accommodation
Theraputic Keyworker
Gisda
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
10.2016 - 04.2024
- Followed support plans and helped them with managing accommodation e.g. cooking skills, cleaning, budgeting
- Supported vulnerable individuals to enhance their daily living skills, including personal care and household management.
- Young person lead support
Sleep in worker
Gisda
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided advice and support for individuals facing mental health challenges and learning needs.
- Guided young homeless individuals in managing accommodation, cooking, and cleaning sessions.
- Making sure they were kept safe and provided with on going activities
Classroom Assistant
Coleg Menai
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
04.2009 - 10.2016
- Managed behaviour within the classroom, promoting a positive and productive atmosphere for all pupils.
- Provided extra support to struggling or underachieving through effective one-on-one tutoring.
- Maintained excellent student relationships by providing ongoing support.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
Youth worker
Gwynedd Council
Llanrug , Gwynedd
09.2009 - 06.2015
- Planned and delivered programmes for teenagers, addressing issues such as smoking, drinking, drugs, violence and bullying.
- Cultivated strong youth relationships by fostering supportive, trusting environments.
- Established healthy, long-lasting relationships with young people through supportive and caring interactions.
- Provided mentorship and counselling to young individuals, offering guidance on educational and personal challenges.
- Maintained excellent youth relationships by providing a supportive, trusting and comforting environments.
- Built healthy and long-lasting relationships with young people by providing supportive, helpful and caring environments.
- Provided mentorship and counselling to young individuals, offering guidance on educational and personal challenges.
Deputy manager
Cychwyn cadarn Caernarfon
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
01.1998 - 03.2009
- Oversaw daily operations of the creche, ensuring a safe environment for children and supporting their developmental targets.
- Supervised a team of five staff members, providing guidance and training to enhance their performance.
Nursery Nurse
St Josephs Nursery
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
06.1996 - 12.1998
- Monitored children's progress through regular observations and assessments, providing feedback to parents and caregivers.
- Planned unique, engaging messy play activities to encourage children's sensory development.
- Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities designed to promote early literacy and numeracy skills in a playful environment.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Supprting young people with Essential skills
Coleg Menai
Bangor01-2011
NVQ Level 3 - Youth Work
YMCA
Gwynedd council01-2010
NVQ Level 3 - Playwork
Coleg Menai
Bangor01-2005
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care
Early Years
Bangor01-2003
NVQ Level 3 - Child Carea NNEB
Coelg Menai
Bangor01-1998
GCSEs - English c
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
GCSEs - English L - C
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
GCSEs - Cymraeg - B
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
GCSEs - Cymraeg - C
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
GCSEs - History C
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
GCSEs - Catering C
Ysgol Brynrefail
Llanrug01-1996
Skills
- Safeguarding practices
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Accommodation support
- Accommodation management
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Young person engagement
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Empowerment strategies
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Lone working
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Hard working
- Dedicated
Timeline
Team Leader homless Hostel
Gisda
04.2024 - Current
Theraputic Keyworker
Gisda
10.2016 - 04.2024
Sleep in worker
Gisda
08.2015 - 10.2016
Youth worker
Gwynedd Council
09.2009 - 06.2015
Classroom Assistant
Coleg Menai
04.2009 - 10.2016
Deputy manager
Cychwyn cadarn Caernarfon
01.1998 - 03.2009
Nursery Nurse
St Josephs Nursery
06.1996 - 12.1998
NVQ Level 2 - Supprting young people with Essential skills
Coleg Menai
NVQ Level 3 - Youth Work
YMCA
NVQ Level 3 - Playwork
Coleg Menai
NVQ Level 3 - Child Care
Early Years
NVQ Level 3 - Child Carea NNEB
Coelg Menai
GCSEs - English c
Ysgol Brynrefail
GCSEs - English L - C
Ysgol Brynrefail
GCSEs - Cymraeg - B
Ysgol Brynrefail
GCSEs - Cymraeg - C
Ysgol Brynrefail
GCSEs - History C
Ysgol Brynrefail
GCSEs - Catering C
Ysgol Brynrefail