Nick Carr
Prestwich,Greater Manchester
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic individual with solid foundation in active listening and critical thinking, coupled with strong problem-solving, communication, leadership and project management skills. Well-versed in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, working within legislative practice and working with competing demands to deliver agreed outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NHS
Manchester
07.2024 - Current
- Senior role in specialised Student Specific service
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the overall mental health support services.
- Developed comprehensive care plans in line with individual patients' needs and preferences.
- Maintained meticulous records of patients' progress for professional analysis and review.
- Offered crisis intervention during emergency situations, ensuring immediate care and support were provided.
- Developed comprehensive reports with meticulously researched data.
- Leadership and management cover.
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NHS
North England
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Contribute to service development within a specialised Veteran Service
- Biopsychosocial assessment of need and intervention
- Crisis management
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
- Leadership and management cover
Adult Social Worker
Wigan Council
Wigan
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Decreased instances of family conflict through mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Designed individualised care plans that reflected each client's unique needs and preferences.
- Completed court reports accurately within set timeframes contributing towards informed judicial decisions.
- Delivering high cost care packages
- Working within key legislation to justify decision making.
Independent Mental Health Advocate
MIND
Greater Manchester
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Built trustful relationships with local organisations hence expanding network of resources available for clients.
- Coordinated with families to provide education on coping strategies thus increasing family support for patients.
- Trained staff on mental health best practices leading to enhanced service provision.
- Championed public awareness campaigns about mental health boosting community knowledge and empathy towards sufferers.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Salford
Salford 09.2014 - 07.2016
2:2 - Events and Business Management
UCLAN
Preston, Lancashire 09.2008 - 06.2011
Skills
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Resilience and Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal and communication
- Organisational and Administration
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Project Management
Certification
PRINCE2 Foundation completed July 2025.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NHS
07.2024 - Current
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
NHS
10.2020 - 07.2024
Adult Social Worker
Wigan Council
03.2018 - 10.2020
Independent Mental Health Advocate
MIND
08.2016 - 03.2018
Masters - Social Work
University of Salford
09.2014 - 07.2016
2:2 - Events and Business Management
UCLAN
09.2008 - 06.2011
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