Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Relevant Volunteering Experience
Community Volunteering
Timeline
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Philip Roycroft

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise in mental health awareness, empathy, and active listening. Proven ability to support individuals experiencing depression while leading and organising groups effectively. Strong safeguarding awareness, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to creating safe, inclusive environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive mental health outcomes.

Work history

Sales Assistant

Morrisons
  • Customer service in fast-paced retail environments
  • Worked across grocery, produce, and deli departments
  • Developed communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people

Sales Assistant

Asda
  • Customer service in fast-paced retail environments
  • Worked across grocery, produce, and deli departments
  • Developed communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people

Agricultural Work

Coxheads Farm
  • Planting and harvesting vegetables
  • Physically demanding outdoor work requiring reliability

Landscaping Work

  • Driveways, patios, and garden development
  • Team-based practical projects requiring planning and problem-solving

Education

GCSEs - Grades C–D

College Qualifications -

Preston College
Preston
2002.01 - 2002.01

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Empathy and active listening
  • Supporting individuals experiencing depression
  • Group leadership and organisation
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Reliability and commitment
  • Creating safe, inclusive environments

Relevant Volunteering Experience

  • Sports Lancashire – Mental Health Football Programme (Tulketh School), Volunteer Lead, 2018, 2023, Organised and ran weekly 7–10 a-side football sessions, Supported individuals experiencing depression and recovery, Coordinated teams, venues, and session planning, Monitored participant wellbeing and promoted a safe, respectful environment, Encouraged confidence, routine, and social engagement through sport
  • Moor Park Community Bowling Group, Volunteer Lead, 2023, 2023, Set up and ran bowling sessions for individuals managing depression, Organised attendance and venue arrangements, Promoted inclusion and social interaction in a relaxed setting, Maintained awareness of participant welfare during sessions

Community Volunteering

  • Lea Bowling Club, Volunteer Greensman, 2026, Present, Maintenance of bowling greens and surrounding areas, Responsibility for safe and well-kept community facilities, Consistent, reliable voluntary commitment over several years
  • Deepdale Bowling Club, Volunteer Greensman, 2018, 2025, Maintenance of bowling greens and surrounding areas, Responsibility for safe and well-kept community facilities, Consistent, reliable voluntary commitment over several years
  • Thurlby Bowling Club, Volunteer Greensman, 2016, 2018, Maintenance of bowling greens and surrounding areas, Responsibility for safe and well-kept community facilities, Consistent, reliable voluntary commitment over several years

Timeline

College Qualifications -

Preston College
2002.01 - 2002.01

Sales Assistant

Morrisons

Sales Assistant

Asda

Agricultural Work

Coxheads Farm

Landscaping Work

GCSEs - Grades C–D

Philip Roycroft