Matthew Privett
Andover,Hampshire
Summary
After completing my degree in Sociology I have embarked upon career which I am passionate about, supporting others. I am patient, empathetic and approach which which provides he foundation to be able to build good positive relationships within my job roles which I pride myself on. At the forefront of these roles is the importance of child protection, every child deserves the right be to safe and free from harm and given a chance to fulfill their potential. I am always looking to develop my skills as a professional and value the importance of self reflective practice. I feel I can the skills and experience required for this job role, I am hard working and bring a will bring positive, enthusiastic and hardworking approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Wellbeing
Andover College
Andover, Hampshire
2021.10 - Current
- Deputy designated safeguarding lead. Managing all safeguarding referrals from staff.
- Line managing a team of 6, holding regular 1:1's and appraisals.
- Attending child protection, child in need, early help and gore group meetings.
- Acting as designated teacher in college for looked after and care leavers. Coordinating PEP meetings in college, acting as an advocate for CIC/CL students and working closely with all teaching staff.
- Complete safeguarding risk assessments, non discriminatory safeguarding contracts an stay safe plans for high risk students.
- Managing a case load of students with complex needs in a very busy environment, prioritizing student need through a referral system.
- Signposting, working closely and building up positive relationships with local and national multi-disciplinary support organizations.
- Delivering group tutorials in college on identified themes including sexual health and prevent.
- Coordinated wellbeing events designed to inform and engage staff and students.
- Working closely on a 1:1 basis with students as well as implementing and supporting student support groups such as the LGBTQ+ society.
- Managing immediate crisis situations and safeguarding concerns, liaising with family's, emergency services and social services if appropriate.
- Supported re-entry to work after illness or extended leave.
- Take the lead on student finance concerns, including fundraising and management of the wellbeing emergency fund for vulnerable students.
- Leading pastoral meetings in college and sharing current safeguarding trends and relevant information with all college staff.
- Overseeing all confidential safeguarding records, keeping arcuate up to date records and contributing writing reports when requested.
Resident Houseparent
Peter Symonds College
Winchester, Hampshire
2017.05 - Current
- Working within a residential boarding environments for 6th form students.
- Responsibly for the welfare, safety and behaviour of students while on shift.
- Update student care plans.
- Administering medication.
- Supporting students on trips.
Wellbeing Practitioner
Andover College
Andover, Hampshire
2018.12 - 2021.10
- Working with a case load of students to offer 1:1 support, guidance for student with a wellbeing need.
- Working with vulnerable students who are at most risk of leaving education. Supporting with complex mental health concerns, young carers, young parents, sexual health advice, children in care and care leavers, substances misuse, social and emotional support, health and wellbeing support.
- Implementing student support plans.
- Contributing to college wide wellbeing events such as Pride and world mental health day.
ASC Keyworker
Peter Symonds College
Winchester, Hampshire
2015.11 - 2018.11
- Responsible for a caseload of students with a diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions and /or associated mental health, emotional and communicational difficulties.
- Raising awareness of the needs of students on the autistic spectrum in college, sharing information with internal and external professionals.
- Supporting with social skills, behaviour management and emotional coping skills. Running a weekly independent life skills session and social skills group.
- Attending school transitions meetings for prospective students at their current schools. Updating and development of EHCP plans, support plans and strategies for ASC students. Working in close contact with other internal external professionals.
- Running information share/training sessions for teachers and other support staff to raise awareness of ASC and adaption teaching style to suit needs.
Senior Support Worker
Grateley House School
Andover, Hampshire
2012.01 - 2015.11
- Senior learning support worker in a residential school with students aged 12-19 who have a diagnosis of autism.
Autism support worker
Autism Hampshire
Andover, Hampshire
2009.03 - 2011.04
- Supporting children and adults with Autism in the community
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol 2007.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels - Sociology Media Studies ICT
Cricklade College
Andover, Hampshire 2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's
John Hanson School
Andover, Hampshire 1997.09 - 2002.07
Skills
- High level of training including:
- Level 3 NVQ children and young people
- Mental health first aider
- Safeguarding Lead Trained
- Informed Trauma Practice
- CMI Level 3 coaching and mentoring
- Varied training through Hampshire safeguarding children's partnership
- Solution focused approaches
- RSE 1 and 2 Get it on
- Brook traffic light tool
- First aid training
- Papyrus suicide prevention and supervision groups
- Autism ambassador
- Educating young people an communities in drug awareness and county lines
- Designated teacher networking sessions
- A journey through care 6 session programme
- Full list avaaiable upon request
Timeline
Head of Wellbeing
Andover College
2021.10 - Current
Wellbeing Practitioner
Andover College
2018.12 - 2021.10
Resident Houseparent
Peter Symonds College
2017.05 - Current
ASC Keyworker
Peter Symonds College
2015.11 - 2018.11
Senior Support Worker
Grateley House School
2012.01 - 2015.11
Autism support worker
Autism Hampshire
2009.03 - 2011.04
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of the West of England, Bristol
2007.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels - Sociology Media Studies ICT
Cricklade College
2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - 9 GCSE's
John Hanson School
1997.09 - 2002.07