michael clark
south shields,tyne & wear
Summary
Honest and reliable professional with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within teams or work independently. Demonstrated adaptability and eagerness to learn, coupled with a diverse skill set developed through varied life experiences. Compassionate and empathetic approach enhances interpersonal relationships and fosters a supportive environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
support worker
St Anne's Community Services
longbenton, north tyneside
07.2006 - 05.2025
- all aspects of supported living in own property including some maintenance and all areas of hygiene
- Facilitated cleanliness by performing laundry and other cleaning duties.
- all personal care including bathing/showering
- support with moving and handling and at one point was a m&h trainer
- supported to administer medication and responsible for some ordering of meds
- supporting clients with finances and at one point doing finance checks
- coordinated all professional visits for clients to hospital, dental, chiropody, and doctors, ensuring access to essential healthcare services.
- planned and organised activities for clients, including trips to Benidorm, Blackpool, Calvert Trust, family gatherings, and support for NUFC disabled supporters events and fishing trips, enhancing social engagement and enjoyment.
- listened to clients' needs and implemented personalised plans, promoting well-being and quality of life.
Youth and Community Worker
South Tyneside Council and royal quays community
south tyneside/north tyneside, tyne and wear
06.2002 - 06.2009
- managed funding and created opportunities for young people to engage actively in community
- coordinated youth-led community and fundraising events, enhancing local involvement
- established pilot project on newly built estate, addressing lack of youth provision
- was a c.card worker delivering protection and education to sexually active teens
- trips away camping and at otterburn hall activities centre. trips to cinemas and boat fishing.
Education
GCSEs - 7 gcse certificates
dean road secondary school
south shields01-1974
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Daily living assistance
- Support for vulnerable clients
- Mental health support
- Learning disabilities support
- Disability support
- Activities of Daily Living
- Hygiene management
- Infection control knowledge
- Safeguarding protocols
- Safeguarding policies
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety procedures
- Record-keeping
- Report-writing
- Financial oversight
- Activity planning
- Client relationship management
- Building relationships
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Training delivery
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptive problem solving
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Resilience under pressure
- Diversity respect
- Respect for diversity
- Professional advocacy
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Moving and handling
- Meal preparation
- Administrative tasks
- Disability support planning
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Disability support planning
Timeline
support worker
St Anne's Community Services
07.2006 - 05.2025
Youth and Community Worker
South Tyneside Council and royal quays community
06.2002 - 06.2009
GCSEs - 7 gcse certificates
dean road secondary school