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Paula Tyrrell

LOWESTOFT,Suffolk

Summary

Senior Support Worker at Voyage Care, specialising in adults with learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs. Responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with professionals to enhance the client's quality of life. Caring professional with a strong background in providing emotional and practical support to individuals with diverse needs. Experienced in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and facilitating community engagement. Compassionate and patient, with a focus on promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. Over 16 years of self-employed experience in the cleaning industry, focusing on operations, staff management, and client relations, complemented by online courses in Counselling and Child Counselling with Distinction.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Support worker

Voyage Care
Bradwell, Suffolk
11.2024 - Current
  • Began work at Voyage Care in November, leading to an offer of a senior support worker position in June
  • Promoted a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment, valuing diversity among residents and staff.
  • Conducted risk assessments in living environments to identify potential hazards and implemented safety measures.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, ensuring respect and sensitivity to individual preferences.
  • Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and person-centred approaches.
  • Coordinated shifts and delegated responsibilities to facilitate smooth operations and optimal client care.
  • Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of administration and any side effects.
  • Delivered personalised care plans for individuals with diverse needs, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Provided a friendly, compassionate, and proactive approach throughout care delivery to promote a positive experience.
  • Supported and assisted patients with taking required medication, safeguarding physical, and mental well-being.
  • Managed medication schedules for residents, meticulously recording doses and times to maintain health standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with service users, understanding their personal stories and preferences to provide tailored support.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while respecting residents' privacy and preferences.
  • Practised confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to adhere to professional practice standards and legislation.
  • Documented all care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and transport for residents.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, building trust and rapport with residents and their families.
  • Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
  • Provided support with social activities, sports and hobbies, employment and general household duties to enhance the day-to-day life of patients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with service users and their families.
  • Monitored and reported changes in behaviour or health to appropriate professionals, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive support, including physical, mental, and emotional care.
  • Assisted older adults in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Wrote and submitted detailed reports to provide documentation of progress and development of the client.
  • Evaluated patient behaviour, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Cared for clients during illness and assisted in end-of-life care under the supervision of qualified staff.

Field Care Suoervisor

Cavill Health Care
Lowestoft, Suffolk
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Supporting Adults with personal care, manual handling, and Administering medication.
  • Spot-checking staff to ensure that they are wearing the correct PPE and that the Client is happy with the care that they are recieving.
  • Signing on new Clients and doing risk assessments at their property to ensure that the client and staff are safe.
  • Recording daily records.

Youth Support Worker

Suffolk County Council
LOWESTOFT, Suffolk
03.2021 - 01.2024

I was working alongside a team to provide support for the children within Ashby House Care Home. I consider that the work I was doing would give me valuable experience in the future and I feel that in the time that I have been at Ashby House I have learnt a lot and gained a certain amount of trust with the children there & have got on well with the other members of the team. I am capable of working within a team or alone.

  • Prevent significant physical and emotional outbursts by proactively managing behaviour and recognising distress.
  • Implemented behavioural strategies outlined in child's care plan to reduce incidents and harm in supported living facility.
  • Performed overnight shifts weekly, including attending to runaway children and liaising with on-call team.
  • Provided person-centred care to children and young people in care facilities.
  • Completed training for administration of medication
  • Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects, games and activities for Children
  • Provided youth work support, encouraging youth to take part in new positive opportunities and experiences.
  • Respected confidentiality of files, information and conversations, following data security best practices.
  • Supported other team members and volunteers to carry out duties to required standards and timeframes.
  • De-escilation Training
  • Provided support for young children is residential care homes.
  • Provided support to children on daily living tasks and personal care.
  • Assisted with care and daily living of low functioning ASD clients
  • Helped children make informed decisions, reach their potential and successfully transition to adulthood.

Youth Support Practioner

Better Health Care
LOWESTOFT, Suffolk
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • induction to working with children within the residential home
  • being supervised & trained at working with the residents

Club Secretary

Kessingland United Workingmans Club
Lowestot, Suffolk
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Responded to telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
  • Documented and shared weekly meeting minutes.
  • Managed the scanning and filing of all documents for Committee teams when requested.
  • Independently managed the photocopying and printing of various documents on behalf of colleagues.
  • Used a wide variety of word processing software to carry out tasks, including Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
  • Managed the accurate and timely minute taking at all Committee meetings, inducing disciplinaries and sales updates.
  • Handled emails and written business correspondence on behalf of the committee.

Self Employed contract cleaner

P & P Clenaing
LOWESTOFT, Suffolk
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Monitored system functioning closely, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
  • Assisted employee payroll processes by tracking attendance logs and expense monitoring.
  • Utilised practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships.
  • Liaised with team members to promote public relations strategies.
  • Improved client consultations and determined needs through team management.
  • Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows.
  • Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive operations.
  • Trained in H & S

Self Employed Contract cleaner

CCS Anglia
LOWESTOFT, Suffolk
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Applied expert knowledge for daily completion of tasks and streamlining workflows.
  • Utilised practical communications skills to maintain and build positive client relationships.
  • Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive operations.
  • Assisted employee payroll processes by tracking attendance logs and expense monitoring.
  • Offered thorough support knowledge aiding team assignments and deliverables.
  • Managed team 5 employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Monitored system functioning closely, troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Self employed Domestic Cleaner

Purrfect cleaning
Lowestoft, Suffolk
02.2005 - 05.2016
  • Managed daily running of the business
  • meeting and welcoming new clients
  • making sure that all clients were comfortable and happy with the service they were getting
  • Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing.
  • Conducted stock counts on cleaning supplies weekly, promptly ordering low stock items.
  • Laudering mop heads and cloths on a daily basis

Domestic Cleaner

Carlton Cleaning
Lowestoft, Suffolk
01.2004 - 02.2005
  • Daily domestic duties, Hoovering, polishing, bed making.
  • Assisting client to keep a clean and tidy home

Shop Assistant

Mr Prentise
Lowestoft, Suffolk
05.2002 - 01.2004
  • Assisted customers with wide selection of products and services.
  • Organised and displayed items in visually appealing manner.
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
  • Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
  • Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards.
  • Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
  • Processed and loaded deliveries and backstock onto store shelves.

Bar/Waitress

The Bell
Lowestoft, Suffolk
05.1998 - 02.2002
  • Demonstrated friendly and approachable bar service, proactively anticipating customers' needs to provide personalised experience.
  • Mixed drinks and served wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages for multiple guests simultaneously.
  • Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments to fast track process.
  • Opened and closed bar tabs, transferring charges to restaurant as necessary.
  • Delivered quality food and beverage service to customers
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks and cocktails to provide beverage varieties and options.
  • Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments using POS terminals.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by keeping bar area well-stocked throughout each shift.
  • Upheld high standard of cleanliness in all work areas to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Greeted and seated guests to establish prompt, high quality service.
  • Monitored ice machine production and filled drink ice dispensing bins to keep steady supply.
  • Stocked and maintained silverware, linens and condiments.
  • Remained flexible with scheduling to facilitate coverage during high-traffic service hours.
  • Prepared restaurant tables to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for guests.
  • Worked well within cohesive team to create friendly atmosphere customers enjoyed.
  • Maintained calm and professional demeanour while dealing with complaints for exemplary customer service.

Trainee Pub Manager

Sam smiths Brewery
London
06.1985 - 10.1987
  • Prepared and served food to customers
  • served drinks behind the bar
  • cash handling

Pub Manager

self employed
various
07.1985 - 06.1987
  • Managing Pubs between new tennants coming in
  • stock control
  • cash handling
  • keeping all areas clean
  • customer interaction

Taxi telephone operative

Ansdell Taxis
Lowestoft, Suffolk
06.1984 - 07.1986
  • answering calls from customers
  • handing out jobs to drivers
  • keeping communication between customer and drivers

Chicken factory

??
Lowestoft, Suffolk
02.1983 - 07.1984
  • worked as part of a line
  • packing chickens

Shop Assistant

Wade
Blundeston , suffolk
05.1982 - 04.1983
  • serving customer
  • stock rotation
  • serving meats at fresh counter
  • keeping areas clean
  • cash handling

Education

Distinction - Counselling

One Education
2021

CSE in English Art & Typing -

Denes High School
lowestoft
1982

Roman Hill Middle School
Lowestoft
1978

Roman Hill Junior School
Lowestoft
1975

Roman Hill Infants School
Lowestoft
1972

References

  • Gorgina Dorman - gorginadorman@voyagecare.com
  • Laura Panter - laura.panter@cavellhealthcare.co.uk

Timeline

Support worker

Voyage Care
11.2024 - Current

Field Care Suoervisor

Cavill Health Care
04.2024 - 05.2024

Youth Support Practioner

Better Health Care
09.2021 - 03.2022

Youth Support Worker

Suffolk County Council
03.2021 - 01.2024

Club Secretary

Kessingland United Workingmans Club
04.2018 - 08.2020

Self Employed contract cleaner

P & P Clenaing
05.2016 - 04.2018

Self Employed Contract cleaner

CCS Anglia
05.2010 - 05.2016

Self employed Domestic Cleaner

Purrfect cleaning
02.2005 - 05.2016

Domestic Cleaner

Carlton Cleaning
01.2004 - 02.2005

Shop Assistant

Mr Prentise
05.2002 - 01.2004

Bar/Waitress

The Bell
05.1998 - 02.2002

Pub Manager

self employed
07.1985 - 06.1987

Trainee Pub Manager

Sam smiths Brewery
06.1985 - 10.1987

Taxi telephone operative

Ansdell Taxis
06.1984 - 07.1986

Chicken factory

??
02.1983 - 07.1984

Shop Assistant

Wade
05.1982 - 04.1983

Distinction - Counselling

One Education

CSE in English Art & Typing -

Denes High School

Roman Hill Middle School

Roman Hill Junior School

Roman Hill Infants School
Paula Tyrrell