Raquel Rodríguez Fernández
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team Leader- Youth Services
New Chapters Support & Wellbeing
Bristol
2023.01 - 2023.08
- 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
2020.01 - 2023.01
- 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)
2019.10 - 2021.09
- 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)
2019.02 - 2019.07
- 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) 2013.09 - 2018.06
Master of Science - Mediation and Intervention with Minors in Situation of Vulnerability and/or Social Conflict
Universidad de Deusto
Bilbao (ES) 2018.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare
Bridgwater & Taunton College
Bridgwater 2022.09 - 2022.09
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Timeline
Team Leader- Youth Services
New Chapters Support & Wellbeing
2023.01 - 2023.08
NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare
Bridgwater & Taunton College
2022.09 - 2022.09
Residential Care Officer- VGSCH
South Gloucestershire Council
2020.01 - 2023.01
Advisor for Project EDU2017-84979-R
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
2019.10 - 2021.09
Internship as Social Educator
Save The Children
2019.02 - 2019.07
Master of Science - Mediation and Intervention with Minors in Situation of Vulnerability and/or Social Conflict
Universidad de Deusto
2018.09 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Law
Universidad de A Coruña
2013.09 - 2018.06