I am a hardworking and loyal person. I have extensive knowledge in social care and experience with working with Adults in a care setting. I consider myself to be a team player and good listener. I have a good attendance record and can be flexible to work requirements when required.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Hoarding Practitioner
Lifepod
05.2023 - 03.2024
Assisted clients in there own homes with clutter and chronic disorganisation issues.
Assist clients in a pragmatic and therapeutic approach
Attend Health and Social care meetings with Clients on request
Encourage clients to dispose of items correctly and assist in this
Complete Client files and update when required.
SERVICE LEADER (ACTING)
Community Integrated Care
04.2021 - 12.2022
Led staff team in supporting people with learning difficulties and health issues live independently in there own homes
Overall responsibility for health and safety of staff team and arranged and delivered training.( ex Fire training, First aid training.) Organised and liaised with Health professionals and Social care teams
Meetings with and on behalf of People supported
Organised and completed regular supervision meetings with staff and Monthly staff meetings
Liaised with People supported family members and completed six monthly six monthly reviews
Staff rota and Holiday requests
Arranging cover for staff at short notice across two services
Solved problem's relating to services and individuals on daily basis
Attended regular training for job role
Order Health products and Stationary for services
Liaising with SSSC and Care Inspectorate when required.
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER
Community Integrated Care
05.2017 - 04.2021
Provided daily care and personal support to adults with additional support needs in independent living home
Supervised staff on-shift, performing pre-shift briefings and updating them on handover tasks
Administered and recorded complex medication routines, eliminating medication management errors across staff team
Attended meetings with Social care professionals and Health professionals when required for People supported and Service requirements
Completed induction for new staff and ensuring requirements of service were kept
Attended and completed Staff supervisions when required in Service leaders absence.
SUPPORT WORKER
Community Integrated Care
04.2006 - 05.2017
Support adults with Learning difficulties with General living tasks, (ex Personal care, Shopping, Cleaning, Laundry.) Write and update when required care plans and risk assessments
Attend training relating to position
Attend Health appointments with people supported when required
Complete six month reviews for People supported and arrange six monthly reviews meetings with Social care/Health professionals/Family
Order Medication on behalf of People supported.
SALES ADVISOR
The Playground (Harvey Nichols)
11.2002 - 08.2005
Maintained in-depth knowledge of store products to provide customers with suitable recommendations
Approached customers to offer guidance, point out products and assist in making purchasing decisions
Collected cash payments and processed card transactions for product purchases
Kept all customer facing areas clean to maintain positive business reputation
Assisted customers in locating and selecting requested shop products
Arranged merchandise on shelves based on popularity and kept shelves well stocked and organised
Cleared and disposed of garbage, keeping store clean to enhance customer experience
Operated registers and payment processing systems, facilitating transactions.
SALES ASSISTANT
Granada TV Rentals
04.1990 - 02.2001
Rent and Sell TV and VHS products to general public
Complete relevant paperwork
Learn product knowledge
Attend product training
General cash handling and banking at end of day
Achieve sales targets.
Education
ENGLISH STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 2 -
Scottish Qualification
MATHEMATICS STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 2 - undefined
Scottish Qualification
SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 1 - undefined
Scottish Qualification
Skills
Listening and understanding issues around Mental health Conditions
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Timeline
Specialist Hoarding Practitioner
Lifepod
05.2023 - 03.2024
SERVICE LEADER (ACTING)
Community Integrated Care
04.2021 - 12.2022
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER
Community Integrated Care
05.2017 - 04.2021
SUPPORT WORKER
Community Integrated Care
04.2006 - 05.2017
SALES ADVISOR
The Playground (Harvey Nichols)
11.2002 - 08.2005
SALES ASSISTANT
Granada TV Rentals
04.1990 - 02.2001
ENGLISH STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 2 -
Scottish Qualification
MATHEMATICS STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 2 - undefined
Scottish Qualification
SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD GRADE - LEVEL 1 - undefined
Specialist Public Health Practitioner at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustSpecialist Public Health Practitioner at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust