Peter Ferguson
Consett,Durham
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in patient confidentiality, coping strategy development, and care plan administration. Proficient in autism spectrum understanding and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring comprehensive safeguarding and medication administration. Skilled in fire safety training, health and safety regulations, behaviour management strategies, record-keeping, and risk assessment techniques. Committed to maintaining health and safety compliance while demonstrating strong cultural awareness.
Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills with compassionate approach to care. Knowledgeable about fostering positive relationships and providing emotional support. Ready to use and develop empathy, patience, and teamwork in Residential Care role.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Residential care officer
North Tyneside Council
North Tyneside, North Tyneside
2024.01 - Current
- Maintain clean and safe living areas, promoting a healthy environment.
- Facilitate personal development plan meetings .
- Handle sensitive information confidentially, respecting young person privacy rights.
- Coordinate with medical professionals for optimum young person health care.
- Deliver high-quality care service by following all regulatory standards.
- Achieve a harmonious living environment with conflict resolution strategies.
- Implement personalised care plans, improving overall wellbeing of the young person.
- Conduct routine medication distribution, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Document care plans, detailing individual needs and progress.
- Offer emotional support to young people, creating trustful relationships.
- Collaborate with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
Residential care officer
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
2021.03 - 2024.01
- Actively participated in staff training sessions for enhanced professional development.
- Documented care plans, detailing individual needs and progress.
- Advanced physical wellbeing of residents by coordinating exercise activities.
- Promoted independence amongst residents through skill-building activities.
- Assisted in daily living tasks to ensure comfortable residential experience.
- Offered emotional support to residents, creating trustful relationships.
- Organised group activities to promote social interaction amongst residents.
- Delivered high-quality care service by following all regulatory standards.
Residential childcare worker
Pathways Care East Farm
Consett, Durham
2017.07 - 2021.02
- Monitored dietary needs; provided balanced meals accordingly.
- Ensured adherence to daily routines, promoting stability for the youngsters.
- Observed changes in behaviour or health; reported concerns promptly to superiors.
- Involved young people in decisions affecting them; promoted feelings of empowerment and self-worth.
- Administered prescribed medication, improving health status of children in care.
- Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication techniques.
- Dealt effectively with crisis situations; ensured safety of all involved parties.
Youth support worker
Durham County Council
Durham, Durham
1990.01 - 2017.07
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to maintain order within the facility.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by organising fitness and wellness programs.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression with art and music therapy sessions.
- Counseled troubled teens using empathy and active listening skills.
- Built strong relationships with young people by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Coordinated with parents, teachers, social workers for holistic development of youth.
- Liaised with community organisations to facilitate integration of young people into society.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - NVQ Children and Young People
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon TyneNVQ Level 3 - NVQ Children and Young People
Derwent Side College
GatesheadCertificate In Youth and Community Work - Youth and Community
Durham Council
DurhamA-Levels -
Blackfyne Comprehensive
1980.05 - 1985.05
Skills
- Patient confidentiality understanding
- Coping strategy development
- Care plan administration
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Trauma-Informed approach
- Safeguarding expertise
- Medication Administration
- Fire safety training
- Health and Safety regulations
- Behaviour management strategies
- Record-keeping
- Risk assessment techniques
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Cultural awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential care officer
North Tyneside Council
2024.01 - Current
Residential care officer
Newcastle City Council
2021.03 - 2024.01
Residential childcare worker
Pathways Care East Farm
2017.07 - 2021.02
Youth support worker
Durham County Council
1990.01 - 2017.07
A-Levels -
Blackfyne Comprehensive
1980.05 - 1985.05
NVQ Level 4 - NVQ Children and Young People
Newcastle College
NVQ Level 3 - NVQ Children and Young People
Derwent Side College
Certificate In Youth and Community Work - Youth and Community
Durham Council