Sarah Gurnhill
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in health and safety compliance, medication administration, and motivational leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in efficient time management, IT competency with the Microsoft Office suite, and a people-centred approach. Known for resilience and stamina, with a commitment to protecting vulnerable adults and respecting confidentiality. Adept at delivering constructive feedback and building trust relationships, while providing positive behavioural support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
senior support worker
cygnet
Darlington, Durham
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medication according to prescriptions, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
- Fostered dignity and respect in all interactions with support workers, empowering them to maintain independence and achieve their goals.
- Delivered emotional support to service users during challenging times. to service users supporting them to realise there potential and being their when times are hard.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted risk assessments consistently, minimising potential hazards.
- Protected confidentiality of client information according to Data Protection Act regulations.
- Implemented safeguarding procedures diligently, fostering a secure environment.
domestic then bank support, moving to support work
Danshell then Cygnet
Darlington, Durham
03.2008 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Stay at home mum
not applicable
Menorca Spain
01.2004 - 03.2008
Education
GCSEs -
Longfield School
Darlington 09.1986 - 06.1991
BTEC - Child care
Darlington Techinical college
Darlington 09.1991 - 04.1994
NVQ Level 2 -
Health and social care
NVQ Level 3 -
health and social care leadership
NVQ Level 2 -
Domestic support
Skills
- Efficient time management
- People-Centred approach
- Basic life support training
- IT competency-microsoft office suite
- Patience in difficult situations
- Strong work ethics
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Building trust relationships
- Positive behavioural support
- Protecting vulnerable adults training
- Respecting confidentiality
- Resilience and stamina
- learning disability knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Motivational leadership
Affiliations
- Crochet, crafting, real ale
Accomplishments
I have achieved various qualifications within my career with Cygnet, and progressed fro0m Domestic to SSW
Languages
English and Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
senior support worker
cygnet
12.2024 - Current
domestic then bank support, moving to support work
Danshell then Cygnet
03.2008 - Current
Stay at home mum
not applicable
01.2004 - 03.2008
BTEC - Child care
Darlington Techinical college
09.1991 - 04.1994
GCSEs -
Longfield School
09.1986 - 06.1991
NVQ Level 2 -
Health and social care
NVQ Level 3 -
health and social care leadership
NVQ Level 2 -
Domestic support