Michelle Booth
Burnley
Summary
I am a dedicated, compassionate, mature Support Worker focused on enhancing adults' lives through high-quality support and care using a person centred approach. I am an enthusiastic Support Worker with a positive can-do attitude; enabling the adults I support to achieve their personal goals, access their local communities and enjoy fulfilling daily lives. I feel that if you take the time to listen and get to understand people's needs you can help them achieve and further their interests. I am a caring, reliable person and take a keen interest in the wellbeing of the adults I support, including organising and taking adults to a variety of activities, from bike riding, swimming and going on holidays to organising craft sessions, gardening activities and cooking lessons.
I have a good sense of humour and I can work well on my own and within team situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Swanton Care and Community
Burnley
2016.04 - 2026.06
- Managed care across 3 supported living spaces over 10 years.
Led 2:1 day-to-day support for an autistic woman with challenging behaviours.
Implemented care support plans for epilepsy, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, and brain injuries.
Coordinated 24-hour care with person-centred goals to promote independence.
Chose communication approaches that matched individual needs and preferences.
Balanced autonomous working with active contribution to a supportive team.
Held accountability for delivering positive, consistent support in care settings.
Directed daily adaptations using an open mind to help people progress. - Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Balanced autonomous working with active contribution to a supportive team.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Directed daily adaptations using an open mind to help people progress.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
Head chef : Training of students with additional needs
Foodworks Cafe Yorkshire Housing
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2013.03 - 2016.04
- Foodworks was a groundbreaking cafe. Its main focus was to enable adults with learning disabilities to become more confident and knowledgeable within a training / commercial cafe / kitchen
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Assessing and monitoring the abilities and needs of the adults to ensure training undertaken was appropriate and manageable for them
- To create a safe, enjoyable place to work in allowing adults to feel confident in their abilities enabling a sense of pride and achievement
- Monitored inventory levels, ensured timely replenishment of stock.
- Responsibilities included:
Owner/chef/manager
Artisan Cafe
Rawtenstall, Lancashire
2009.01 - 2013.01
- I spent some time renovating an old warehouse in the centre of Rawtenstall. I was really keen to open a cafe that would be a little bit different. It was a new set-up and involved setting the building up to be ready for the public to enjoy. All menu planning, ordering of stock, staffing and cooking and all general tasks related to running a cafe.
Education
Adult Care worker Level 2 - Apprenticeship
Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education-HM Government
2019.01 - 2022.03
Care - Diploma Level 2
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
Blackburn with Darwen 2019.01 - 2021.04
English - GCSE
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire 2020.01 - 2021.03
Mathematics - GCSE
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire 2020.01 - 2021.03
Furniture Design and Make - BTEC Higher National Diploma
University of Central Lancashire
Burnley 2006.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Advanced driving licence
- Self-Management
- Assistive technology use including ACP
- Nutrition planning competency
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Finance management
- Meal preparation
- Client advocacy
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Resilience in difficult situations
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
Certification
- Driving Licence
- February 2019 to February 2029
Personal Details
- Driver's License: Cars
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: Diploma of Higher Education
Timeline
English - GCSE
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
2020.01 - 2021.03
Mathematics - GCSE
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
2020.01 - 2021.03
Adult Care worker Level 2 - Apprenticeship
Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education-HM Government
2019.01 - 2022.03
Care - Diploma Level 2
Dawn Hodge Associates Limited
2019.01 - 2021.04
Support Worker
Swanton Care and Community
2016.04 - 2026.06
Head chef : Training of students with additional needs
Foodworks Cafe Yorkshire Housing
2013.03 - 2016.04
Owner/chef/manager
Artisan Cafe
2009.01 - 2013.01
Furniture Design and Make - BTEC Higher National Diploma
University of Central Lancashire
2006.09 - 2008.06