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Paula Bethwaite

Accrington,County (Optional)

Summary

Reliable Support Worker skilled in medication management and care planning, utilising a person-centred approach to support clients with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Developed holistic wellbeing initiatives through tailored activities and nutritious meal plans, demonstrating flexibility to meet diverse client needs. Experienced in IT and customer service, with a focus on troubleshooting computer systems and enhancing user experiences.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Team leader

Lifeways Community Care
Accrington
11.2024 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance, developing and implementing improvement plans to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Led staff meetings to delegate tasks, assign workloads, and communicate shifting priorities efficiently.
  • Cultivated supportive, positive working environment to maintain excellent employee relationships.
  • Provided quality service in a friendly and professional manner during customer interactions.

Senior Health care support worker

Aaban
Accrington
05.2022 - 10.2024

Support Worker

Active care group
BB5 4Jj, Lancashire
11.2019 - 04.2022

Support Worker

Lifeways
ACCRINGTON, LANCS
05.2017 - 09.2020

Support Worker

Olive tree domiciliary
Blackburn, Lancashire
01.2016 - 05.2017

People Greeter

Marsden's brewery
Accrington, Lancashire
07.2015 - 12.2016

Welcomed guests and clients in a friendly, positive manner.

  • Facilitated food delivery ensuring quality standards and enhanced customer service experience.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using a multi-line telephone system.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.

Nursery Manager

Sure start hydburn
Accrington, Lancashire
11.2001 - 09.2014

Community development worker

Sure start Hyndburn
Accrington, Lancashire
10.2004 - 09.2007

Family Support Worker

Sure start Hyndburn
Accrington, Lancashire
11.2001 - 10.2004

Nursery Officer

Lancashire county council
Blackburn, Lancashire
10.1988 - 11.2001

Education

Level 4 coucilling and pychotherapy - Coucilling

Blackburn university
Blackburn, Lancashire
09-2020

Level 3 in community and social welfare - Social care

Burnley college
Burnley, Lancashire
09-2006

7 c s e in maths, English, biology, french, art, g - Secondary education

Greenbank High School for Girls
Southport, , Sefton
09-1979

GCSE in English literature - English

Southport college of art and technology
Southport, Sefton
06-1985

NNEB - Childcare

Southport college of art and technology
Southport, Sefton
06-1985

Level 3 in leadership and management - Management

Burnley college
Burnley, Lancashire
05-2007

South

level 2 administration skills

Online learning
Accrington, LAN

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care planning
  • Documentation expertise
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Intervention techniques
  • Personal care
  • Daily living activities
  • Development support
  • Quality service
  • Leadership development
  • Time management
  • Life skills

Timeline

Team leader

Lifeways Community Care
11.2024 - Current

Senior Health care support worker

Aaban
05.2022 - 10.2024

Support Worker

Active care group
11.2019 - 04.2022

Support Worker

Lifeways
05.2017 - 09.2020

Support Worker

Olive tree domiciliary
01.2016 - 05.2017

People Greeter

Marsden's brewery
07.2015 - 12.2016

Community development worker

Sure start Hyndburn
10.2004 - 09.2007

Nursery Manager

Sure start hydburn
11.2001 - 09.2014

Family Support Worker

Sure start Hyndburn
11.2001 - 10.2004

Nursery Officer

Lancashire county council
10.1988 - 11.2001

Level 4 coucilling and pychotherapy - Coucilling

Blackburn university

Level 3 in community and social welfare - Social care

Burnley college

7 c s e in maths, English, biology, french, art, g - Secondary education

Greenbank High School for Girls

GCSE in English literature - English

Southport college of art and technology

NNEB - Childcare

Southport college of art and technology

Level 3 in leadership and management - Management

Burnley college

South

level 2 administration skills

Online learning
Paula Bethwaite