Robert Walker
Basingstoke,UK
Summary
Looking for full-time work as my current role is sadly coming to an end, I have working in retail, mentoring, residential care, education and the homelessness section. I am looking for something similar to my current role or a similar field. My specialities are in mental health, resilience and working with complex needs, I have gathered lots of different skills through my professional working career and have worked in lots of different fields further my understanding of how best to support people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Rough Sleeper Navigator
JULIAN HOUSE
Basingstoke, Hampshire
05.2023 - Current
- Working as part of the homeless support and outreach team in basingstoke, my specific role is to work with individuals that may require extra support in there journey and support them from homeless/vulnerably housed into their own tendencies. Provide support to individuals dealing with substance misuse, mental health issues, housing, consistently working in a client centred way and advocating for their needs and necessities.
SEND LSA/TA
TEACHING PERSONAL/CHARLES HUNTER ASSOCIATE
Basingstoke, Hampshire
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Working with schools within Basingstoke that supported students with SEND. This taught me patience, resilience and able to take calm approaches to stressful situations. Though this was one of the harder jobs I have worked I thoroughly enjoyed my time and will continue to use everything I learn in future endeavours.
Autism Practitioner
PRIORS COURT
Thatcham, Berkshire
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Working at Priors court has given me passion to help people with severe autism and personal challenges. Employed to work with Young Adults in a residential Environment, I also regularly supported staff shortages in other houses throughout the school working with 5–25-year-olds. This role included but not limited to Personal care, cooking, cleaning, de-escalation, IT stills, Supporting trips and holidays and more.
Director
MINDTHEGAP
Basingstoke, Hampshire
10.2019 - 08.2020
- MindTheGap was a social enterprise supporting homeless people in Basingstoke to re-integrate into society using Mentors who have “lived experience” of various homeless, mental health and addictive issues.
Peer mentor
OUTCOME HOME
Basingstoke , Hampshire
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Working with a diverse team of psychologists, peer mentors and clients has helped me to understand and support issues around homelessness, mental health, and addictions. This has also given me a route into back into a working environment to allow time for my Autism and Dyslexia testing and adjustments.
Crew member
MCDONALDS
Basingstoke , Hampshire
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Starting as a weekend worker was later taken on as an apprentice. I preferred and excelled at working in the kitchen but worked all areas of the business earning all stars for Quality, Service and Cleanliness.
Education
Pass - Mental health first aid
MHFA England
04.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Working in adult social care
NFCE
10.2024
Pass - Emergency first aid at work
Safer training solutions
02.2023
CPD - Care certificate
Gray matter learning
2022
Pass - Peer mentor training
OutcomeHome
2019
GCSEs - Math, science, English
Fort Hill
Basingstoke 2015
Skills
- Determination and commitment – overcoming personal challenges to build a career to help others
- Team working - Working within my own team supporting different people as well as external services
- Money management - handling money, following process and being in a trusted position
- Time management – delivering to commitments, using time sheets and managing my own time effectively
- Office skills including presentation and basic accountancy
- Hygiene – fully hygiene trained and understanding the importance of following process
- Experience in care including all training and challenges within that environment
- Experience working in homelessness including all training and challenges within that environment
- Resilience and calmness even in stressful situations
- Understanding of person-centered approaches and best working practices
Timeline
Rough Sleeper Navigator
JULIAN HOUSE
05.2023 - Current
SEND LSA/TA
TEACHING PERSONAL/CHARLES HUNTER ASSOCIATE
02.2022 - 03.2023
Autism Practitioner
PRIORS COURT
08.2020 - 02.2022
Director
MINDTHEGAP
10.2019 - 08.2020
Peer mentor
OUTCOME HOME
04.2019 - 08.2020
Crew member
MCDONALDS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Pass - Mental health first aid
MHFA England
NVQ Level 2 - Working in adult social care
NFCE
Pass - Emergency first aid at work
Safer training solutions
CPD - Care certificate
Gray matter learning
Pass - Peer mentor training
OutcomeHome
GCSEs - Math, science, English
Fort Hill