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Sade Birdee

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with good knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties and mental health. I work with a person-centred and non-judgemental approach. I have built therapeutic relationships with patients and students through creative activities, communication and consistency whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

I am committed to enhancing client well-being through tailored support and effective collaboration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Play worker

Grampian Anthem Academy
Sinfin, Derby
09.2024 - Current
  • Facilitating creative sessions to support children with their social and communication skills as well as tailoring specific activities and techniques to improve gross and fine motor skills.
  • Effective communication with the head of SEND regarding any changes or progress made by the children in sessions.
  • Having 1:1 sessions with students who may struggle throughout the day and providing a safe space to share any worries or concerns.

Bartender

The Golden Eagle
Derby, Derbyshire
06.2024 - Current

Therapeutic Support Worker

Ellern Mede
Breaston, Derbyshire
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Providing therapeutic work for patients such as 1:1 sessions, exposure work, de-escalation post feeds and incidents, social outings, group work and self-harm reduction
  • Working closely with the MDT to deliver on action points identified for the patients in terms of goals and targets
  • Co-facilitating art therapy sessions to support and encourage the young people to explore and express their feelings and emotions
  • Keeping a clinical record of all therapeutic work done with patients

Healthcare Assistant

Ellern Mede
Breaston, Derbyshire
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Engaging with patients and supporting them in times of emotional distress
  • Observing and reporting any risks or concerns around patients and communicating this to nurse or ward manager
  • Being aware of updates and changes to patients' individual care plans and ensuring that these are followed
  • Keeping up to date with Safeguarding training and policies to ensure that all patients are safeguarded and protected from potential harm

Residential Support Worker

SENAD Group - Bladon House School
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Working closely with Prader-Willi Syndrome; assisting with meal prep and maintaining a strict, balanced diet to promote a healthy lifestyle and improve well-being.
  • Providing care and support for young people with challenging behaviour.
  • Facilitating creative activities to encourage self-expression and exploration and to improve well-being and self-esteem.
  • Completing accurate records on each young person after each shift including use of online recording.
  • Using reflective practice for self-development through supervision and post incident reviews.

Bartender

The Golden Eagle
Derby, Derbyshire
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bartender

The Last Post
Derby, Derbyshire
07.2018 - 10.2019
  • Created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and provided timely and efficient service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Carried out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety.

Kitchen Assistant/House Keeper

Bupa
Blackheath, London
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Built relationships with residents and maintained respect and boundaries when entering their rooms and their space.
  • Assisted chef with preparing and presenting food for residents.
  • Maintained awareness of dietary needs.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare

Derby College
Derby
2022

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Expressive Therapies (music)

University of Derby
Derby
08.2019

A-Levels - Religious Education, English Language, Music

Thomas Tallis
London
08.2015

GCSE -

Harris Academy Greenwich
London
08.2013

Skills

  • Creative arts facilitation
  • Person-centred care
  • Communication
  • Documentation skills
  • Behaviour management
  • Meal assistance
  • Care plan development


Timeline

Play worker

Grampian Anthem Academy
09.2024 - Current

Bartender

The Golden Eagle
06.2024 - Current

Therapeutic Support Worker

Ellern Mede
07.2023 - 06.2024

Healthcare Assistant

Ellern Mede
01.2022 - 07.2023

Residential Support Worker

SENAD Group - Bladon House School
10.2019 - 01.2022

Bartender

The Golden Eagle
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bartender

The Last Post
07.2018 - 10.2019

Kitchen Assistant/House Keeper

Bupa
06.2013 - 07.2015

NVQ Level 3 - Residential Childcare

Derby College

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Expressive Therapies (music)

University of Derby

A-Levels - Religious Education, English Language, Music

Thomas Tallis

GCSE -

Harris Academy Greenwich

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