Ruth Williams
Hyde
Summary
A positive positive, organised, conscientious and motivated person who exercises duties and responsibilities with a high degree of enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism. Can can work individually or as part of a team. I strive to maintain high standards and quality in my work. Being both practical and flexible, I enjoy a challenge.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Parent Carer Forum Secretary and committee member
Contact for Disabled Children
2025.10 - 2026.07
Senior Social Prescriber
Viaduct Care
2018.10 - 2025.10
- Empowered patients to achieve personalised health and wellbeing goals through tailored support.
- Facilitated patient engagement in their health and wellbeing by actively listening to their needs and aspirations.
- Helping patients access practical and emotional support and enabling them to connect with community services.
- Supported a patient in establishing a local support group for individuals adjusting to changes in their caring roles, enhancing community connections.
- Work is based in a deprived area at a GP Practice offering one-to-one consultations.
- Ensure that I am current on local knowledge and service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals.
- Attend regular training sessions to increase my skills and knowledge. Up to date with all mandatory training.
- Share useful information at practice meetings and with community groups and services.
- Participated in community events to raise awareness of our services. and promote our service.
- Use a secure database to manage referrals and to store patient information.
- Conducted thorough assessments for creating tailored health programmes.
- Enhanced service accessibility to improve overall public health.
- Worked proactively towards early prevention measures which helped in reducing hospital admissions.
- Identified individual needs, resulting in more effective care provision.
- Established robust links within communities, fostering a supportive environment for patients.
- Delivered training sessions on social prescribing benefits to healthcare professionals, raising awareness and promoting its use within primary care settings.
- Boosted community engagement by organising health and well-being events.
- Assessed risks associated with each case before making referrals thereby ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, improving the cohesion of care provided to patients.
- Advocated for patients at multi-agency meetings to ensure their needs were prioritised and addressed appropriately.
- Supported patients in setting achievable goals, enhancing their motivation and commitment towards improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, enabling timely adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Facilitated self-management of conditions by providing necessary resources and guidance.
- Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with local community groups for patient benefit.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about changes in health sector policies, guaranteeing alignment with current best practices.
- Improved patient well-being by creating personalised social prescribing plans.
- Provided comprehensive advice on available support services, leading to increased patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined the referral process for smoother transition into treatment pathways.
- Navigated complex situations delicately whilst maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality, ensuring trustful relationships with patients.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Helped service users gain the ability to function independently in society.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
- Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
- Recruited clients for programmes based on their needs.
- Led workshops under professional supervision.
- Ran community programmes to limit further client intervention and follow-up care.
Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
2009.10 - 2018.10
- Conducted health assessments to motivate clients towards sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Successful in helping patients achieve their goals e.g. Losing weight through healthy eating and physical activity which helped to increase their self-esteem.
- Screened patients to detect any health conditions which involve, taking blood pressures, BMI index, cholesterol, lung function checks, CO readings, waist measurements and calculating cardiovascular scores.
- Volunteered in probation venue, implementing Personal Health Plans for vulnerable women.
- Took the lead and initiative in setting up a successful health and wellbeing event in a deprived area.
- Collaborated with organisations to address and meet patient needs.
- Managed a database and always met monthly targets.
- Completed all required training to maintain compliance with organisational standards.
Duty Manager
Astley Sports College Dukinfield
2008.04 - 2009.10
- Led team of gym instructors and managed day-to-day operations of centre.
- Motivated members to attend exercise classes, resulting in 50% increase in participation.
- Created running club for gym members to promote fitness and community engagement. for gym and leisure club members.
Assistant Manager
Trimquest Sale Manchester
2007.04 - 2008.04
- Developed and executed promotional strategies that increased gym memberships.
- Established new exercise sessions, contributing to membership growth.
- Led team of gym instructors to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented strategies to minimise staff sick days.
Gym Supervisor
Spindles Health Club Manchester
2004.04 - 2007.03
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of centre, including pool, gym, and studio, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Led team of gym instructors, ensuring high standards of service and member engagement.
- Managed staff rotas, addressed member complaints and queries, organised new sessions, and ensured cleanliness and maintenance of facilities.
- Promoted from gym instructor to gym supervisor after a year of working at the health club.
- Delivered personal training sessions, gym programmes and inductions.
- Conducted regular testing of pool water quality to ensure safety standards were met.
Office Administrator
Manchester University
2003.03 - 2004.03
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to a large estates team, facilitating efficient operations.
- Successfully implemented an electronic system for reporting maintenance requests.
- Organised team meetings to align on ongoing projects, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Managed apprentice training sessions, enhancing team skill development and knowledge transfer.
Education
Health Coaching level 1-3 -
Psychology degree Year 1 -
The Open University
Skills
- Client record management
- Adaptable to patient needs
- Dementia awareness
- Community engagement
- Organisational skills
- Boundary management
- Client confidentiality
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Anti-discriminatory practice
- Compassionate care
- Mental resilience
- Empathetic communication
Certification
- Anna Freud Adult Community Mental Health Settings 2024
- Project Management level 3 2024
- IPSEA Law training level 1,2 and 3 2023
- NHS Health Education England Social Prescribing 2020
- ELC Learning Group Consultation and Facilitator Training 2020
- HFMA Introduction to Health Care Finance 2016
- Level 3 OCN Weight Management 2009
- Level 3 City and Guilds Health Trainer Award 2009
- YMCA Assessor Training Award 2008
- Level 3 YMCA Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Award 2005
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification 2005
- AVCE Health and Social Care 2002
- 10 GCSE Passes 2000
Additional Information
I regularly go swimming and train in my local gym. I have completed many Half and Full Running Marathons. I also enjoy setting up new community support groups to help others gain positivity in their lives.
Additional information
Driving Licence: Full, clean licence
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time drawing and painting and using my creativity in a theraputic way
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parent Carer Forum Secretary and committee member
Contact for Disabled Children
2025.10 - 2026.07
Senior Social Prescriber
Viaduct Care
2018.10 - 2025.10
Health and Wellbeing Advisor
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
2009.10 - 2018.10
Duty Manager
Astley Sports College Dukinfield
2008.04 - 2009.10
Assistant Manager
Trimquest Sale Manchester
2007.04 - 2008.04
Gym Supervisor
Spindles Health Club Manchester
2004.04 - 2007.03
Office Administrator
Manchester University
2003.03 - 2004.03
Health Coaching level 1-3 -
Psychology degree Year 1 -
The Open University