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Michelle Parkes

Welwyn Garden City,United Kingdom

Summary

Advocate dedicated to enhancing client well-being through effective support and instruction. Skilled in financial literacy and social integration, enabling clients to thrive within their communities. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities developed through extensive experience in advocacy for vulnerable populations. Committed to empowering individuals and fostering positive life changes.

Organised and dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Veteran Liaison Support Worker

Walking with the Wounded
, Hertfordshire
01.2026 - Current

Improved veterans' quality of life through direct support addressing social and economic issues.
Achieved positive outcomes for veterans by collaborating with NHS OP Courage.
Strengthened community ties through dedicated face-to-face assistance for veterans.

Independent Mental Health Advocate

Advent Advocacy
09.2023 - 12.2025
  • Engaged with clients to provide advocacy services under Mental Health Act 2007, navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring effective communication.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Deputy Manager

The Priory Group
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw operations of residential care home dedicated to service users with autism and learning disabilities.
    Managed staff performance and development to ensure high standards of care.
    Controlled budget and financial planning to maintain operational efficiency.

Project Worker

One Step at a time
Potters Bar
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Enhanced quality of life for service users in supported living by implementing supportive frameworks on 1:1 and 2:1 basis.
    Achieved significant improvements in user independence through targeted skill development.
    Empowered individuals to participate actively in community life, fostering social connections and well-being.

Senior Support Worker/ Care Coordinator

Social Care Solutions
Hatfield
12.2012 - 03.2014
  • Oversaw support for service users in supported living settings, facilitating both one-on-one and two-on-one interactions.
    Enhanced daily living skills through tailored assistance and guidance.
    Cultivated a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all service users.

Managing Director

MJP Cleaning Services
Welwyn Garden City
03.2004 - 12.2011
  • Managed cleaning operations for residential and commercial clients, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Cleaning Team Leader

Welwyn & Hatfield Council
Welwyn Garden City
10.1999 - 02.2004
  • Coordinated cleaning services for all Welwyn & Hatfield Council office sites, utilising effective scheduling and resource allocation.

Cashier

Safeway
Welwyn Garden City
10.1996 - 10.1999
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately as a cashier.

HM Forces

British Army
NATO HQ
06.1987 - 06.1989
  • Contributed to strategic military communications as a Lance Corporal in the Royal Signals, enhancing operational effectiveness at NATO Headquarters in Germany.

Education

CSE - English, Maths, Geography, French, Human Biology, History

Heronswood School
Welwyn Garden City
09.1981 - 05.1987

Level 4 -

Independent Advocacy Practice - IMHA
12.2023 - 08.2024

Level 5 - Adults Residential Management Pathway

Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care & Children & Young People's services
01.2014 - 01.2015

Level 5 - undefined

Advanced Nutrition Manager
11.2014 - 08.2015

Level 3 - undefined

Diploma in Health & Social Care
01.2013 - 01.2013

Level 3 - Specialist certificate in marketing & business for personal trainers

Personal Training
01.2012 - 01.2012

Level 2 - The training room certificate in studio cycling, The training room certificate in circuit training, The training room certificate in gym based boxing, The training room certificate in sports nutrition

Fitness Instructor
01.2012 - 01.2012

Courses

  • Safeguarding for Managers 2014
  • Introduction to Learning Disabilities 2014
  • Introduction to Autism 2014
  • Augmentative & Alternative Communication 2015
  • Makaton Workshop 2013
  • Proact – SCIPr –UK 2014 Positive Range of Options to Avoid Crisis and use Therapy Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention
  • Nappi 1 & 2 2013 Non Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention
  • PACT 2013 Preventative & Management of challenging behaviour
  • Introduction to sensory & environmental autism support 2013
  • Fire Marshall 2015
  • Emergency First Aid at work 2015
  • Absence Management Programme 2000 The absence Management Policy Managing short-term absence Managing Long-Term absence Disability-related absence
  • Recruitment & Selection 2020 Equal Opportunities legislation In-house processes Conducting Interviews Assessment Processes

Timeline

Veteran Liaison Support Worker

Walking with the Wounded
01.2026 - Current

Level 4 -

Independent Advocacy Practice - IMHA
12.2023 - 08.2024

Independent Mental Health Advocate

Advent Advocacy
09.2023 - 12.2025

Level 5 - undefined

Advanced Nutrition Manager
11.2014 - 08.2015

Deputy Manager

The Priory Group
10.2014 - 11.2016

Project Worker

One Step at a time
03.2014 - 10.2014

Level 5 - Adults Residential Management Pathway

Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care & Children & Young People's services
01.2014 - 01.2015

Level 3 - undefined

Diploma in Health & Social Care
01.2013 - 01.2013

Senior Support Worker/ Care Coordinator

Social Care Solutions
12.2012 - 03.2014

Level 3 - Specialist certificate in marketing & business for personal trainers

Personal Training
01.2012 - 01.2012

Level 2 - The training room certificate in studio cycling, The training room certificate in circuit training, The training room certificate in gym based boxing, The training room certificate in sports nutrition

Fitness Instructor
01.2012 - 01.2012

Managing Director

MJP Cleaning Services
03.2004 - 12.2011

Cleaning Team Leader

Welwyn & Hatfield Council
10.1999 - 02.2004

Cashier

Safeway
10.1996 - 10.1999

HM Forces

British Army
06.1987 - 06.1989

CSE - English, Maths, Geography, French, Human Biology, History

Heronswood School
09.1981 - 05.1987
Michelle Parkes