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Sarah Clayton

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Compassionate and driven professional with background in mental health, client support and career counselling, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced in implementing and collaborating on projects in the public interest. Motivated to develop a career in local government and engaged in self directed learning to improve knowledge and skill set. Committed to making positive impact in the city of Southampton.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Employment Specialist ECMHT

Southampton City Council
Southampton
2018.01 - Current

Working across various projects with in the employment team.

Taking a person centred, strength based approach to support clients with job goals.

Working in a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Delivering an evidence based project, and meeting best practice requirements.

Recording evidence of working to a fidelity scale, which is regularly audited and reviewed.

Achieving accreditation of an exemplary service.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Led a European project on employment and perinatal mental health and working along side other countries to contribute to project to raise awareness.

Practitioner

Healios
Southampton
2013.06 - 2017.12

Trained in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) to families and carers of people with severe and enduring mental health.

Delivering sessions online line using digital platform, supporting families and carers with psycho education.

Teaching communication skills, interventions and strategies.

Carers Support Worker

Southampton City Council
Southampton
2010.09 - 2013.06
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Engaged with carers and family members, supporting a person with severe and enduring mental health.
  • Providing information, advice and guidance
  • Advocacy for the carer in the mental health team.

Vocational Advisor

Solent Mind
Southampton
2009.10 - 2010.10

Based with in a community mental health team.

Caring a caseload of patients.

Supporting patients to engage with meaningful activity, such as volunteering, paid work and education.

Running a conservation group

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health and Wellbeing

The Open University
Southampton
2023.10 -

NVQ Level 4 - Employability

Seetec
Southampton
2020.02 - 2024.03

NVQ Level 4 - Sports Massage

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
2018.09 - 2019.05

NVQ Level 3 - Swedish Massage

Southampton City College
Southampton
2017.09 - 2018.03

Functional Skill level 2 - Math

Direct learn
Southampton
2012.03 - 2012.06

ACCES to higher Education - English Literature, Biology and History

Southampton City College
Southampton
2002.09 - 2023.06

Skills

  • Case management proficiency
  • Person Centred
  • Client advocacy
  • Personal development planning
  • Equal opportunities monitoring
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Public Health and Wellbeing

The Open University
2023.10 -

NVQ Level 4 - Employability

Seetec
2020.02 - 2024.03

NVQ Level 4 - Sports Massage

Eastleigh College
2018.09 - 2019.05

Employment Specialist ECMHT

Southampton City Council
2018.01 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Swedish Massage

Southampton City College
2017.09 - 2018.03

Practitioner

Healios
2013.06 - 2017.12

Functional Skill level 2 - Math

Direct learn
2012.03 - 2012.06

Carers Support Worker

Southampton City Council
2010.09 - 2013.06

Vocational Advisor

Solent Mind
2009.10 - 2010.10

ACCES to higher Education - English Literature, Biology and History

Southampton City College
2002.09 - 2023.06
Sarah Clayton