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Melanie Yeates

Preston,Lancashire

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns. Proficient in completing and updating care plans, attending reviews, and maintaining detailed record-keeping. Experienced in health and safety regulations, behavioural management strategies, and both planned and unplanned respite care. Committed to enhancing care quality through meticulous attention to detail and effective management practices.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community support worker

Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire
2022.11 - Current
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients.
  • Completed detailed record keeping duties ensuring accurate documentation of client progress in line with data protection and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Reported concerns, problems and changes to the Team manager immediately.
  • Complied with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
  • Delivered highest standards of support to the people we support, in line with individual support plans, cultural needs and wishes.
  • Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
  • Optimised outcomes by providing person-centred care tailored to user needs and lifestyle.
  • Sought to consistently improve support provided by identifying and discussing new ideas.
  • Encouraged people to make choices and life decisions in line with MentalCapacity Act requirements.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Feniscowles Primary School, BWD council
Blackburn
2011.01 - 2022.11

Provided 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring full access to learning, classroom activities and school life.

Adapted lesson materials and teaching approaches to meet the individual's learning and physical needs.

Assisted with mobility,positioning, personal care and the use of specialist equipment when required.

Supported communication using appropriate methods tailored to the individual's needs.

Worked closely with the SENCO, teachers and external professionals to implement personalised learning and physical therapy plans.

Built a trusting relationship that supported emotional wellbeing , encouraged independence, confidence and social inclusion within the school setting.

Monitored progress and provided regular feedback to staff and parents.

Maintained a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Cabin Crew

XL.com
Gatwick
2004.03 - 2008.09
  • Participated actively in pre-flight briefings, gaining awareness of relevant details about the journey ahead for better preparedness.
  • Coordinated effectively with ground staff during boarding and debarking processes ensuring minimal delays.
  • Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with challenging or difficult passengers to maintain a peaceful journey environment.
  • Ensured safety regulations compliance for passenger security.
  • Supported colleagues during busy periods or emergencies demonstrating team spirit and reliability.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly; administered first aid when necessary to ensure passenger wellbeing.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - NCFE L3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Nelson and Colne College
Nelson
2024.06 - 2026.04

NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning

Runshaw College
Leyland
2010.09 - 2011.01

NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning

Runshaw College
Leyland
2011.09 - 2012.01

GCSEs -

Byrchall High School
Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan
1988.09 - 1993.06

Skills

  • Understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
  • Experience in completing, updating care plans and attending reviews
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • An understanding of planned and unplanned respite care
  • Experience and understanding of the importance of detailed record-keeping
  • Knowledge and experience of behavioural management strategies

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - NCFE L3 Lead Adult Care Worker

Nelson and Colne College
2024.06 - 2026.04

Community support worker

Lancashire County Council
2022.11 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning

Runshaw College
2011.09 - 2012.01

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Feniscowles Primary School, BWD council
2011.01 - 2022.11

NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning

Runshaw College
2010.09 - 2011.01

Cabin Crew

XL.com
2004.03 - 2008.09

GCSEs -

Byrchall High School
1988.09 - 1993.06
Melanie Yeates