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Olivia Ryan

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Compassionate professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Expertise in managing complex cases and delivering empathetic support to diverse young people. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and facilitate effective solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Women and Girls County Lines Case Worker

Catch 22
Merseyside
09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered one-to-one, end-to-end support to female youths engaged in County Lines activities.
  • Conducted effective assessments, care planning, and risk management for a predefined case load.
  • Served as the regional point of contact for women and girls involved in County Lines.

Attended multi-agency meetings to advocate for distinct needs of women and girls.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance service effectiveness through gender-based training.
  • Conducted risk assessments to ensure safety and well-being of clients.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of casework activities for regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitated communication with local partner organisations to streamline referrals and support mechanisms.

County Lines Case Worker

Catch 22
Merseyside
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provided one-to-one support and interventions to young people involved in County Lines activity.
  • Implemented effective assessment, care planning, and risk management for pre-defined caseload.
  • Worked on an on-call rota to fulfil rescue delivery element as agreed with regional manager.
  • Liaised with police forces to retrieve young people found outside their home area.
  • Conducted risk assessments, logistics planning, and out-of-hours travel for engagement with young people.
  • Managed ongoing case support after safe return of young person to home environment.
  • Ensured all service user information was accurately recorded in data management systems.
  • Collaborated with Children and Families services and local agencies to strengthen referral processes.

Youth Development Worker

Positive Futures
Liverpool, Merseyside
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Established partnerships with child welfare agencies to share best practices.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, ensuring harmonious interactions among members.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to address members' wellbeing concerns.
  • Implemented interactive tasks and games to enhance social skills in young individuals.
  • Planned and delivered personal development programmes focused on Crime, ASB, Mental Health, and Personal Development.
  • Engaged local children and young people through accessible activities in parks and community centres during evenings and weekends.
  • Developed relationships with Schools, Social Care Services, and Early Help for effective collaboration.
  • Maintained accurate records for monitoring progress and issues, including financial documentation.

Sessional Youth Development Worker

Positive Futures
Liverpool, Merseyside
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Delivered activities and events for children and young people in detached and centre-based settings.
  • Encouraged creative expression among young people, promoting ownership of projects.
  • Administered documentation post-activities, including session plans and monitoring sheets.
  • Organised group activities to foster collaboration and engagement.
  • Served as a role model for young people, demonstrating positive behaviour.
  • Participated in planning and evaluation processes to enhance activities.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies.

Retail Worker

Primark
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2016 - 05.2021
  • Assisted customers with product selection, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in annual stocktaking activities, contributing to accurate inventory records.
  • Performed price checks for customers with accuracy ensuring trust and credibility.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimise out-of-stock situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk
09.2017 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Case management expertise
  • Client confidentiality
  • Proactive outreach strategies
  • Legislation and policy knowledge
  • Community resource awareness
  • Referral process management
  • Case note documentation
  • Record keeping
  • Trauma-informed care principles
  • Risk assessment
  • Safeguarding procedures adherence
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Empathetic listening
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Time management
  • Child and adolescent development knowledge
  • Suicide prevention training
  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Knife Savers training
  • Street Doctors Trained Train the Trainer

Timeline

Women and Girls County Lines Case Worker

Catch 22
09.2024 - Current

County Lines Case Worker

Catch 22
01.2023 - 09.2024

Youth Development Worker

Positive Futures
12.2021 - 12.2022

Sessional Youth Development Worker

Positive Futures
11.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology

Edge Hill University
09.2017 - 05.2020

Retail Worker

Primark
09.2016 - 05.2021
Olivia Ryan