Rebekah Wilson
Clitheroe,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated individual with background in research, analysis, training development and advocacy. Skilled in both oral and written communication and negotiation. Strong understanding of legal procedures and regulations In relation to domestic abuse and interactions with Children’s Social Care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Lead, IRISi Advocate Educator
The Wish Centre
Blackburn, Lancashire
01.2015 - Current
Developing & delivering high quality domestic abuse awareness and intervention training packages with attention to local and national policy, strategy & legislation.
Liaising with organisations, including adult and child social care, to identify training needs amongst their teams and develop appropriate training programmes.
Generating an income from training packages.
Working with the fundraising team on engaging corporate employers.
Report writing including regular reports to the Board of Trustees and the Wish Centre Annual Report.
Press liaison, including giving interviews on current, domestic abuse related stories.
Communicated appraisal arrangements, helping employees to achieve personal development goals.
Induction & training of new employees.
Family law lawyer
Forbes Solicitors
Blackburn, Lancashire
07.1990 - 10.2014
Managing a caseload of child protection and domestic abuse related cases.
Representing clients in Court and at meetings with Children’s Social Care.
Drafting legal documentation, statements, briefs, applications etc.
Ensuring my continued professional development.
Keeping abreast of legislation and family proceedings rules.
Education
LLB - Law
09/2003 - 07/2008
A-Levels - Law, History and Drama
09/1988 - 07/1990
GCSEs - English, Maths, Sciences
09/1983 - 07/1988
Skills
- Training programme design
- Confident communicator
- Proactive & supportive team member and team leader
- Confident negotiator
- Detail orientated
- CARA trained
- IRISi trained
- SafeLives DA Matters trained
Affiliations
- In my free time I am part of the management team of a local cat rescue charity. I enjoy walking, photography and reading.
Certification
SafeLives DA Matters trained
IRISi trained
CARA trained
NLP Practitioner
Up to date with training on Safeguarding Adults & Children & Mental Capacity Act.
Various training programmes including working with complex needs, mental health first aid, ASIST Suicide Prevention, Homicide Timeline and non fatal strangulation.
Timeline
Communications Lead, IRISi Advocate Educator - The Wish Centre
01.2015 - Current
Family law lawyer - Forbes Solicitors
07.1990 - 10.2014
University of Central Lancashire - LLB, Law
09/2003 - 07/2008
St Mary’s College, Blackburn - A-Levels, Law, History and Drama
09/1988 - 07/1990
Ribblesdale High School - GCSEs, English, Maths, Sciences
09/1983 - 07/1988
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