Fostered a secure and caring home environment for young people in Care (supported independent living) through trauma-informed practice.
Worked alongside different agencies (Social Workers, YOT, CAMHS, Educational settings, Police) to provide young people with the best possible outcomes.
Leaded shift work, ensuring the care team is completing daily responsibilities and tasks.
Conducted thorough risk assessments and PSPs.
Completed supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
Residential Care Officer- VGSCH
South Gloucestershire Council
Bristol
01.2020 - 01.2023
Provided ongoing care and supervision of children and young people in the secure estate.
Followed safeguarding protocols and actively promoted the welfare of residents of the Home.
Adquired extensive knowledge of Youth Justice and Custody Services in England.
Developed trusting relationships with young people and gained a greater ability to work with challenging
behaviours and establish priorities in conflicting situations.
Advisor for Project EDU2017-84979-R
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela (ES)
10.2019 - 09.2021
Advised on action and engaging protocols for working with children and young people at risk of exclusion.
Internship as Social Educator
Save The Children
Bilbao (ES)
02.2019 - 07.2019
Supported children aged 6-12 during after school hours with formal and non-formal educational activities (service offered as part of Fighting Child Poverty in Bizkaia Program).
Assisted families to access services and engage with other professionals in the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidad de A Coruña
A Coruña (ES)
09.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Mediation and Intervention with Minors in Situation of Vulnerability and/or Social Conflict
Universidad de Deusto
Bilbao (ES)
09.2018 - 07.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare
Bridgwater & Taunton College
Bridgwater
09.2022 - 09.2022
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Team Leader- Youth Services
New Chapters Support & Wellbeing
01.2023 - 08.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare
Bridgwater & Taunton College
09.2022 - 09.2022
Residential Care Officer- VGSCH
South Gloucestershire Council
01.2020 - 01.2023
Advisor for Project EDU2017-84979-R
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
10.2019 - 09.2021
Internship as Social Educator
Save The Children
02.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Mediation and Intervention with Minors in Situation of Vulnerability and/or Social Conflict
Disability & Mental Health Support & Case Worker at Aspire Wellbeing Social Support & Disability , Mable & Hire UpDisability & Mental Health Support & Case Worker at Aspire Wellbeing Social Support & Disability , Mable & Hire Up