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Margaret Klamka

Bolton

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in mentoring and coaching, providing guidance to service users to overcome barriers and achieve job goals. Skilled in team development, collaborating with multi-agency teams to support vulnerable individuals and enhance performance through constructive feedback. Proficient in training and support, ensuring clarity in policies and procedures for new team members and service users. Committed to fostering personal development and career progression.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motiv8 Employability Keyworker

Starts With You
Bolton, Lancashire
04.2024 - Current

• Engaged with diverse clientele using empathetic communication methods.
• Assisted in the development of digital literacy skills for improved online job hunting.
• Increased client confidence with regular coaching and mentoring sessions.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, including homeless solutions teams, NHS and mental health support services, and various charities, to provide tailored support, effectively managing multi-agency collaboration.
• Safeguarded vulnerable clients, including individuals who are suicidal or victims of domestic violence, ensuring their safety and connecting them with appropriate resources.
• 80% of service users accessed training and improved their job searching skills, which led to removing barriers to employment
• Partnered with charities and healthcare providers to address holistic needs, connecting clients with mental health resources, housing assistance, and addiction services.
• Supported service users facing addictions, helping them access appropriate services, develop progression plans, and work toward stability and employment
• Provided informal training and support to colleagues and new team members, ensuring best practices were understood and followed.
• Conducted risk assessments and created action plans using the STAR approach for each service user, regularly reviewing progress and ensuring appropriate safeguarding intervention when needed.
• Engaged in continuous professional development, completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST) and in-house training on housing provided by the SHELTER charity.
• Currently undertaking Mental Health Advocacy First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace to enhance support for vulnerable individuals.

Police Officer

Greater Manchester Police
Bolton, Lancashire
03.2023 - 03.2024

• Effective communicated with members of public, colleagues, and partner agencies via various channels
• Proficiently screened high volumes of documents and evidence, resulting in multiple successful case progressions
• Demonstrated empathy and professionalism in sensitive situations, maintaining legal parameters and strict standards
• Participated in team-based training exercises and briefings to enhance collective skills and knowledge
• Attended emergencies quickly, remaining calm and professional under pressure.
• Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
• Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
• Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
• Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decision

Warehouse Operative

Darts Corner
Bolton, Lancashire
11.2021 - 03.2023

• Reported and resolved stock issues promptly, maintaining operational efficiency
• Prioritized tasks effectively, working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Employed meticulous attention to detail in restocking shelves and optimizing warehouse efficiency

Document Controller

Restore Digital
Salford, Lancashire
05.2021 - 11.2021

• Operated scanning and copying machines, emphasizing attention to detail in document processing
• Established and enforced record retention policies, showcasing a meticulous approach
• Utilized IT skills for the conversion of physical documents into digital copies.

Education

Bachelor - Criminological and Forensic Psychology

University of Bolton
Bolton
01.2018 - 01.2021

GCSEs - Math

Bolton College
Bolton

Skills

    Mentoring and Coaching - Provided guidance and support to service users, helping them overcome barriers, develop confidence, and achieve job goals


    Team Development - Collaborated with multi-agency teams, aligning efforts to support vulnerable individuals, Encouraged skill development and provided constructive feedback to enhance performance


    Training and Support - Assisted new team members and service users in understanding policies, procedures and personal development plans, ensuring clarity and progression

Certification

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASSIST)

Diploma in Business Administration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Motiv8 Employability Keyworker

Starts With You
04.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Greater Manchester Police
03.2023 - 03.2024

Warehouse Operative

Darts Corner
11.2021 - 03.2023

Document Controller

Restore Digital
05.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor - Criminological and Forensic Psychology

University of Bolton
01.2018 - 01.2021

GCSEs - Math

Bolton College
Margaret Klamka