Richard Glover
Chesham,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in safety management and team coordination, adept at multitasking under pressure and executing risk assessments. Proven ability to enhance behaviour management and activity planning through effective communication skills and problem-solving. Committed to fostering resilience and empathy, with a focus on health and safety, aiming to contribute to environments that prioritise understanding and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Playworker
Progressive Kids
Bristol
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Facilitated games and activities with enthusiasm to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Ensured children's safety during play by addressing hazards or risky behaviours promptly.
- Performed regular risk assessments of play areas and equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Supported a nurturing and inclusive play environment that promoted positive interactions among children.
- Executed child safeguarding responsibilities by escalating issues and concerns to management swiftly.
- Organised and prepared games and resources to aid timely delivery of daily activities.
- Managed play resources effectively, ensuring materials were available and in good condition.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, fostering a supportive atmosphere within the playgroup setting.
- Ensured clean play area by regularly tidying up after each activity session.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent communication regarding child's progress and behaviour.
- Provided emotional support during times of distress, promoting mental well-being of all attendees.
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Lee Abbey
Lynton, Devon
2022.09 - 2024.09
- Maintained positive and enthusiastic attitude to support enjoyable outdoor experiences.
- Secured participants safely in harness gear for climbing and zipwire activities.
- Supported junior instructors by sharing knowledge and promoting growth within the team.
- Delivered outdoor activity sessions to participants of varying age groups.
- Explained and demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance safety.
- Led rock climbing and archery sessions to help participants build confidence.
- Articulated health and safety issues to all participants clearly.
- Encouraged young children to persevere with activities, enhancing their self-esteem.
- Displayed professional demeanour in all aspects of customer service.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere to motivate participants in activities.
- Taught survival skills, including fire building and navigation, to equip participants with essential knowledge.
Osteopath
The Perrymount Clinic
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
2021.07 - 2022.09
Osteopath & Lead Functional Movement Clinician
Sussex Back Pain Clinic
Hove, East Sussex
2016.06 - 2021.08
Exercise Instructor
Kieser Training
Camden, London
2003.09 - 2008.06
Education
BSc [hons] Ost Med - Osteopathic Medicine
NESCOT
SurreyAccess [HE] Diploma - Osteopathic Medicine
British School of Osteopathy
LondonAccess [HE] Diploma - Sports Science & Health
Kensington & Chelsea College
LondonSkills
- Safety management
- Multitasking under pressure
- Behaviour management
- Activity planning
- Team coordination
- Health and safety
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment execution
- Patient understanding
- Resilience building
- Empathy development
Certification
- Level 4 Sports Massage 2025
- Level 2 Bushcraft, Survival & Wilderness Living Skills 2024
- Archery GB Instructor 2022
- TRX Sports Medicine Suspension Training 2020
- FMS Level 1 & 2 [Functional Movement Screen] & SFMA Level 1 [Selective Functional Movement Assessment] 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Playworker
Progressive Kids
2025.01 - 2026.07
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Lee Abbey
2022.09 - 2024.09
Osteopath
The Perrymount Clinic
2021.07 - 2022.09
Osteopath & Lead Functional Movement Clinician
Sussex Back Pain Clinic
2016.06 - 2021.08
Exercise Instructor
Kieser Training
2003.09 - 2008.06
Access [HE] Diploma - Sports Science & Health
Kensington & Chelsea College
Access [HE] Diploma - Osteopathic Medicine
British School of Osteopathy
BSc [hons] Ost Med - Osteopathic Medicine
NESCOT