Rachel Perry
Seaton,Devon
Summary
Dynamic and creative professional with a strong ability to work under pressure, known for leading and creating successful events, workshops, and groups. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a positive attitude in all professional interactions. Proficient in confidential documentation and record-keeping, with a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices. Holds a full UK driver's licence and possesses holistic therapy expertise. Committed to leveraging creative thinking and time-management skills to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Children’s Residential Carer
Plus One Care Ltd
Ilton, Somerset
02.2023 - Current
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Created positive relationships with young people through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Monitored and documented young peoples behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Encouraged active participation in group activities, fostering teamwork spirit amongst children.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard young peoples welfare.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Attended professional development courses periodically to remain updated on latest childcare support.
Freelance Yurt / Campsite Cleaner
Eco Yurts Staycation
Holyford, Devon
03.2022 - 09.2022
- My role is to clean the Yurt's to a high standard, change and replace bed linen, clean wood burner replenish wood, clean bathroom, kitchen and communal area's
Retail Manager
Crystals Ltd
Lyme Regis, Taunton
05.2015 - 12.2021
- Retail Manager of a busy gift shop
- Team management, rotas, stock ordering, creative shop displays, promotion, accounting and banking, increase revenue, customer service & support, communication and staff morale
Freelance Chef
The Arrigo Programme
Glastonbury, Somerset
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Freelance Chef, creating bespoke menu's for each clients dietary requirements, mainly vegan or vegetarian meals cooked fresh and delivered by myself to various retreat's
- High quality and attention to detail on appearance and using only organic ingredients
Freelance Holistic Therapist
Goddess House
Glastonbury, Somerset
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Freelance Holistic Therapist
- Customer service, consultation, client confidentiality, bespoke massage, bodywork & energy healing
- Work with and learn from the other therapist to create better awareness
Holistic Therapist
The Sangha House
Taunton, Somerset
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Holistic Therapist from the beginning of the opening of The Sangha House
- Provided reiki sessions for enhanced emotional balance and stress reduction.
- Conducted comprehensive consultations with clients to understand their emotional and physical needs.
- Delivered outstanding hygiene and cleanliness standards in all treatment areas for best-possible safety and sanitation.
- Adding to their community and clientele, offering my excellent customer service skills and giving high standard of therapeutic treatment's
Education
TQUK Level 3 Diploma Residential Childcare (RQF) - Residential Childcare
Training Qualifications UK
United Kingdom 10/2023 - 11/2024
Skills
- Team player
- Ability To Work Under Pressure
- Lead & Create Events, Workshops & Groups
- Calm under pressure
- Confidential documentation and record-keeping
- Creative thinking
- Communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Time-management
- Cooking skills
- Holistic Therapist
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Full UK driver's licence
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Meditation Teachers Diploma, Gateway Workshops, BABTAC, TGOHT, 01/01/18
- Silversmith level 2 Diploma, Exeter College, 01/01/14
- Ultimate Bodyworker Diploma, Association Of Physical And Natural Therapists, 01/01/12
- Anatomy & Physiology Diploma, Association Of Physical And Natural Therapists, 01/01/12
- Swedish Massage Diploma with Credit, Association of Physical And Natural Therapist, 01/01/12
- Usui Reiki 1,2 & Master/Teacher Diploma, Sacred Spa, Samantha Louzi, 01/01/06
- Medical Herbs Diploma, Stonebridge Associated Colleges, 01/01/04
- Somerset Sexual Health Training - The Basics & C-Card training
- TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare ( RQF )
- Plus One Care in house training: MFC P&P, Harmful Sexual Behaviours, Appropriate Adult P&P, Managing Anger in YP, Effective Report Writing, Attachment Disorder, Safe Procedures.
- Emergency First Aid at Work ( Aid Training )
- tes online training certificates in : Safeguarding Young People, Looked After Children, Equality & Diversity, Food Hygiene & Safety, Fire Safety, Administration of Medication in Schools, Child Exploitation, Online Safety, Prevent Bullying, Trafficking & Modern Slavery, Substance Misuse Risks, The Prevent Duty, Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People, FGM, Understanding Self-Harm, Understanding Low Mood & Depression, Harmful Sexual Behaviours, First Aid Essentials, UK Data Protection Education, Dealing with a Disclosure.
- Neon Online Training Certificate: Arranged Marriages
- STAIR Consultancy and Training : Conflict Management Face to Face Training, Positive Intervention
- Scholistico Online Training: Art Therapy Practitioner Certification
Custom
- Art & Craft
- Organising Women's Groups
- Jewellery Making
- Volunteer Gardener
- Horticulture, Growing Veg
- Gaming
- Nature walks
- Wild Camping
- Traveling
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children’s Residential Carer
Plus One Care Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Freelance Yurt / Campsite Cleaner
Eco Yurts Staycation
03.2022 - 09.2022
Freelance Chef
The Arrigo Programme
07.2018 - 08.2019
Freelance Holistic Therapist
Goddess House
07.2018 - 10.2018
Holistic Therapist
The Sangha House
10.2016 - 07.2018
Retail Manager
Crystals Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2021
TQUK Level 3 Diploma Residential Childcare (RQF) - Residential Childcare
Training Qualifications UK
10/2023 - 11/2024
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