Patrick Walsh
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Current Deputy manager with overall 6 years of experience in homelessness services, providing support to vulnerable people during critical times. Demonstrated ability to deliver empathetic support and effective solutions to complex challenges. Proven track record of enhancing service delivery and improving service user outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy manager
The Whitechapel Centre
Liverpool, Merseyside
05.2024 - Current
- Currently managing a service in which 52 residents live within and ensuring that they live in a safe environment, that meets their living needs
- Managing staff within the service and also assisting with managing staff in other services within the company as needed.
Support worker
The Whitechapel Centre
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Working with service users over the age of 18 to support them while staying in temporary accommodation, many with complex needs such as substance misuse, mental health and offending behaviors
- Ensured they had individualized care plans that met their needs and would direct and work alongside other services such as mental health, housing and health.
Support worker
Excel Housing Solutions
Liverpool, Merseyside
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided housing options and tailored support to individuals with complex needs, including those with histories of tenancy breakdown.
- Supported clients facing challenges such as substance misuse, mental health issues, offending behaviour, and limited life skills.
Bank Worker
Northwest Property Custodians
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2020 - 08.2021
Education
GCSEs -
West Derby High School
Liverpool 09.2011 - 07.2016
A-Levels - BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Health and Social Care
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool 09.2016 - 03.2019
Liverpool John Moore's University
Liverpool 09.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- Effective delegating
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Staff recruitment
- Mental health supportive care
- Risk assessment execution
- Social work principles understanding
- Trauma-informed care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy manager
The Whitechapel Centre
05.2024 - Current
Support worker
The Whitechapel Centre
09.2022 - 05.2024
Support worker
Excel Housing Solutions
08.2021 - 09.2022
Bank Worker
Northwest Property Custodians
10.2020 - 08.2021
Liverpool John Moore's University
09.2019 - 06.2021
A-Levels - BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Health and Social Care
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
09.2016 - 03.2019
GCSEs -
West Derby High School
09.2011 - 07.2016