Paul Sharp
Worlingham,Suffolk
Summary
A highly reliable and disciplined professional with a strong focus on problem-solving and excellent timekeeping skills. Demonstrates proficiency in computer literacy and excels as both a supportive team member and an independent worker, achieving successful outcomes through initiative and creativity. Known for being calm, patient, and trustworthy, with a practical approach to challenges. Committed to continuous improvement and effective communication, aiming to contribute positively to team dynamics while pursuing career growth in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mentor
Support Worker (private)
2025.12 - 2026.01
- I provide pastoral support to a young adult with ASD and trauma so that he can transition from school into adult life with the skills required to enable him to make positive and confident choices when engaging in social interactions, and planning for the future.
Nature Mentor
Kinda Forest School
2023.12 - 2025.07
- I worked as a Nature Mentor providing emotional and pastoral 1-2-1 support to young people with ADHD, ASD and Trauma in a woodland setting.
Nature Educator
Ringsfield Hall
2023.03 - 2023.11
- My role involved engaging young people to experience nature in rural and woodland environments, specifically those from inner-city backgrounds.
Learning Mentor
East Coast College
2013.01 - 2019.10
- I provided pastoral care to young adults who were struggling to engage or progress academically within the college environment.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Design
University of Suffolk
2015.09 - 2019.10
Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector - undefined
Lowestoft College
2013.02 - 2013.10
Diploma in Youth Work - undefined
Lowestoft College
2013.01 - 2013.09
Skills
- - I am extremely reliable
- - I have excellent timekeeping
- - I excel at problem-solving
- - I am computer literate
- - I am a calm and patient person
- - I am a supportive team member and also able to use my own initiative to achieve successful outcomes within the work environment
- Hard working, Caring, Articulate, Helpful, Creative, Takes initiative, Good listener, Patient, Practical, Trustworthy, Reliable, Observant, Resilient, Problem solver, Focused, Decisive, Team player, Disciplined, Punctual, Good communicator, Thorough, Confident
Referees
Sarah, Gardener, gardenersarahelizabeth.uk@gmail.com, mother of the young adult
Interests & Achievements
I enjoy making things in my workshop. I have a lathe and turn wood; I carve wooden sculptures. I am a registered silversmith and occasionally cast and make jewellery., I enjoy DIY and gardening at home., I am an avid cook and especially love baking bread., I have a keen interest in the natural world and endeavour to support the wildlife in and around my home., I enjoy reading and listening to music.
Certification
Paediatric and Forest School First Aid certificate (Valid until December 2027)
Enhanced DBS Cert - 001865437669
Food Hygiene Certified
Restraint Training certified
Timeline
Mentor
Support Worker (private)
2025.12 - 2026.01
Nature Mentor
Kinda Forest School
2023.12 - 2025.07
Nature Educator
Ringsfield Hall
2023.03 - 2023.11
Diploma of Higher Education - Design
University of Suffolk
2015.09 - 2019.10
Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector - undefined
Lowestoft College
2013.02 - 2013.10
Learning Mentor
East Coast College
2013.01 - 2019.10
Diploma in Youth Work - undefined
Lowestoft College
2013.01 - 2013.09