PAUL SHEEHY
North Shields
Summary
A highly motivated Support Worker with a genuine interest in helping and looking after individuals within care focused environments. Skilled in meeting the requirements of individuals and providing first rate levels of support as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Well versed in assisting service users to gain confidence in their day-to-day lives with the flexibility to adapt to changing environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Parking Host
Q-Park
2021.01
- Delivered a high quality parking service and ensured satisfied customers through polite interactions.
- Conducted visible, regular patrols to maintain a clean and safe operating environment at all times.
- Completed all administrative and cash handling tasks accurately and on time.
- Ensured all car park and office equipment was working and took corrective action when equipment was faulty.
- Undertook any other tasks as appropriate to meet operational requirements.
Support Worker
Ashdown Care
Newcastle upon tyne
2026.03 - Current
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
Support Worker
United Response
2025.07 - 2026.03
- Providing person centred support to people with non-verbal needs, autism, cerebral palsy, severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, challenging behaviour and FOXG1 syndrome.
- Supporting health and wellbeing by following care / behavioural support plans and assisting with physical and medical needs.
- Assisting with daily living tasks including personal care, medication, mobility, meal preparation and maintaining a safe environment at all times.
- Enabling community participation by supporting access to swimming, art and cookery classes, discos, shopping, family events and other activities.
- Encouraging engagement and skill development through structured, sensory friendly and adaptive activities.
- Communicating and collaborating with families, professionals, and colleagues to ensure high quality support.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records of care provided and following all safeguarding protocols.
Delivery Driver
Asda
2024.11 - 2025.07
- Assisted teams with picking and packing online orders accurately for delivery.
- Loaded goods onto vehicles and performed multi-drop deliveries within timed slots to residential customers.
- Provided support to company warehouse/shop-floor staff and completed necessary administrative paperwork.
- Ensured personal presentation standards were consistently at a high level to meet Asda’s standards.
- Carried out operations to the highest possible standard and maintained compliance with H&S policies.
Career Break (Caring for Family Member)
2024.01 - 2024.11
Driver / Valeter
Activate Accident Repair
2023.03 - 2024.01
- Collected customer vehicles from various locations and performed surveys / inspections to record damage on iPad devices, and delivered excellent customer service at all times.
- Undertook the washing and cleaning of vehicles both before and after repair processes.
- Coordinated the general movement of vehicles across the accident repair centre and undertook all required general day-to-day allocated duties.
- Delivered customers’ vehicles to required locations following repair and maintained excellent knowledge of the North East road network.
Production Hygiene Operative
Greggs
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Worked within a food production environment and maintained the highest standards of cleanliness, quality and safety at all times in line with expectations.
- Operated equipment to perform a range of tasks, cleaned machinery and worked at heights where necessary.
- Disconnected and dismantled equipment at the end of product manufacturing runs, and performed deep cleans with swab tests to ensure no traces of products were present in readiness for the next product run.
- Followed processes and procedures in a fast-paced environment where timescales were vital to adhere to.
- Operated as a great team player in a respectful and appreciative manner with the Greggs Family.
Career Break
Career break
2008.01 - 2021.01
Chemical Process Operator
Sterling Pharma Solutions
1998.01 - 2008.01
Tank Transporter / Operator
British Army
1995.01 - 1998.01
Sales Executive
ADT Home Security Systems
1992.01 - 1995.01
Multi Drop Delivery Driver
White Arrow
1990.01 - 1992.01
Crew Member
McDonald's
1988.01 - 1989.01
Skills
- Skilled in providing compassionate care to individuals, notably those with autism, cerebral palsy, challenging behaviour, severe learning disabilities, epilepsy and FOXG1 syndrome
- Knowledge of safeguarding and ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals in particular
- Skilled at identifying signs of illness or deteriorating health in service users and alerting relevant staff
- Capability to assess the clinical history of service users, evaluate information and prioritise care activities
- Acting as a point of contact for service users and communicating with Managers and healthcare professionals
- Liaising with other healthcare staff to support service users’ care plans appropriately
- Compassionate and understanding with strong cultural awareness to handle sensitivities in a diligent manner
- Proficiency in the use of IT / software packages including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Abundance of personal energy and drive with a passion for healthcare
References
References available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COURSES
Understanding Autism Basic Life Support Bullying and Harassment Duty of Care Privacy and Dignity Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia Child Protection Choking Awareness Dementia in Care Dysphagia Epilepsy Rescue EDI Falls Awareness and Protection Fire Safety at Work First Aid (Emergency) at Work Food Safety Health and Safety Awareness Infection Control Information Governance Introduction to PBS Learning Disability Awareness Manual Handling Medication Administration Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Mental Health Awareness Nutrition Awareness Oliver McGowan Training Oral Health Awareness Safeguarding Adults Awareness Sexual Harassment Understanding Unconscious Bias Whistleblowing
Timeline
Support Worker
Ashdown Care
2026.03 - Current
Support Worker
United Response
2025.07 - 2026.03
Delivery Driver
Asda
2024.11 - 2025.07
Career Break (Caring for Family Member)
2024.01 - 2024.11
Driver / Valeter
Activate Accident Repair
2023.03 - 2024.01
Production Hygiene Operative
Greggs
2022.01 - 2023.01
Parking Host
Q-Park
2021.01
Career Break
Career break
2008.01 - 2021.01
Chemical Process Operator
Sterling Pharma Solutions
1998.01 - 2008.01
Tank Transporter / Operator
British Army
1995.01 - 1998.01
Sales Executive
ADT Home Security Systems
1992.01 - 1995.01
Multi Drop Delivery Driver
White Arrow
1990.01 - 1992.01
Crew Member
McDonald's
1988.01 - 1989.01