Sarah Healey-Harrison
Newton Aycliffe
Summary
Very approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills. Driven to deliver highquality service and consistent results. Compassionate about helping vulnerable people get the best out of life, quick to build rapport with service users and work colleagues. Flexible, energetic and very good at multitasking.
Goal-oriented, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact young person or professional person's wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Compassionate and hardworking. Passionate about helping students grow and learn. Will Apply education and personal talents to accurately support teaching staff and take on new challenges.
Dedicated and reliable with background in SEN needs due own family experience's. Experience in lesson plan development and children with additional needs as well as adverse childhood experiences. Demonstrates compassion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Family support worker childrens team
Harbour support services
Durham , Durham
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
- Managed complex caseload of vulnerable families through strategic prioritisation.
- Supported and advised parents regarding various issues and signposted additional services.
- Assisted families in navigating the welfare system; secured appropriate benefits.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.
- Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
- Liaised closely with social services to safeguard at-risk children.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Educated guardians and parents about mental health, providing support and education for assistance.
- Assessed needs of families for better service provision.
- Offered advice on budget management, reducing financial stress in households.
- Facilitated group sessions to improve parenting skills.
Family support worker (childrens team) Volunteer
Harbour support services
Durham , Durham
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect towards clients' needs, providing a safe environment for clients to access services.
- Offering warm welcoming advice and support to service users accessing the services we offer.
- Making play fun whilst counciling the children using the service as to what is right and wrong behaviours from adults around them.
- Reporting any relevant safeguarding concerns to the appropriate person.
- Worked closely with schools; improved child attendance rates.
- Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Mentored parents in managing challenging behaviours; fostered positive changes.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Planned sessions for families to promote positive relationships between parent and child.
Stay home mum and carer
Myself
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Supported my daughter and our family through difficult emotional times with advice, and caring personal assistance.
- Followed her treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Took courses to further my knowledge on my daughters epilepsy and autism diagnosis
- Made sure she was safe , cared for and made all hospital appointments
- Applied and sought my daughters EHCP, Home tutored her whilst fighting for a SEN school placement.
Barber
Keeley Jackson
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs
- Used scissors, trimmers, clippers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes
- Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences
- Cleaned, maintained and sterilised tools to increase lifetime and cut spending
- Cleaned work areas and sanitised equipment for good salon hygiene
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors
- Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand
- Cleaned and maintained entire salon, including cut and wash stations, waiting area and product shelves
- Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to facilitate repeat business
- Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts
- Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles
Self employed freelance barber
Self employed
, County Durham
04.2015 - 04.2016
- All aspects of make grooming
- Travelling to the clients home's
- Specialising in neurodiverse individuals who typically do not enjoy hair cuts or visiting a busy salon environment
- It is much appreciated by them and their carers to have hair cut in their own familiar surrounds with home comforts
Barber
Alice Gray
Ferryhill, County Durham
02.2006 - 11.2011
- Used scissors, trimmers, clippers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs
- Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts
- Utilised appropriate clips and shears to complete diverse cuts and styles
- Cleaned, maintained and sterilised tools to increase lifetime and cut spending
- Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand
- Cleaned work areas and sanitised equipment for good salon hygiene
- Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles
- Cleaned and maintained entire salon, including cut and wash stations, waiting area and product shelves
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Understanding Autism
Durham learning
County DurhamNVQ Level 2 - Understanding mental health
Learning curve
County DurhamNVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing and male grooming
Bishop Auckland college
Bishop Auckland, County DurhamGCSEs A-C x8 - Math, English lang/lit, art, RS, French, Textiles
King James academy
Bishop Auckland, County DurhamCertificate of Higher Education - Suicide awareness training
Mersey cares
Online 01.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding children with Disabilities
Lms learning
Hartlepool 01.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Equality, diversity and inclusion
LMS learning
Online based 01.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Child sexual exploitation level 1
Lms learning
Hartlepool 12.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Child Development
Department for education
Online based 11.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Emergency first aid at work
Ihasgo
Online 10.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Cyber Security awareness
Ihasgo
Online 10.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding children level 1 and 2
Lms learning
Hartlepool 10.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Dealing with Trauma
Orange box Training solutions
Hartlepool 09.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety at work
Ihasgo
Online 07.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Assessing mental capacity
Ihasgo
Online 07.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Mental health awareness
Ihasgo
Online 06.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding Adults
LMS learning
Hartlepool 05.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Common assessment Framework or early help
Lms learning
Hartlepool 01.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Domestic abuse level 1 and 2
Orange box Training solutions
Hartlepool 04.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare level 1 and 2
The skills network
Online based 02.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Behaviour pattern recognition
- Solution-focused techniques
- Behavioural therapy techniques
- Crisis consultation
- Social support
- Mental health first aid
- Health and safety protocol
- Youth protection
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent listener
Custom
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Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/18/82
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Family support worker childrens team
Harbour support services
06.2024 - Current
Family support worker (childrens team) Volunteer
Harbour support services
04.2023 - 06.2024
Stay home mum and carer
Myself
04.2021 - 06.2024
Barber
Keeley Jackson
04.2016 - 04.2021
Self employed freelance barber
Self employed
04.2015 - 04.2016
Barber
Alice Gray
02.2006 - 11.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Understanding Autism
Durham learning
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding mental health
Learning curve
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing and male grooming
Bishop Auckland college
GCSEs A-C x8 - Math, English lang/lit, art, RS, French, Textiles
King James academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Suicide awareness training
Mersey cares
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding children with Disabilities
Lms learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Equality, diversity and inclusion
LMS learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Child sexual exploitation level 1
Lms learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Child Development
Department for education
Certificate of Higher Education - Emergency first aid at work
Ihasgo
Certificate of Higher Education - Cyber Security awareness
Ihasgo
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding children level 1 and 2
Lms learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Dealing with Trauma
Orange box Training solutions
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety at work
Ihasgo
Certificate of Higher Education - Assessing mental capacity
Ihasgo
Certificate of Higher Education - Mental health awareness
Ihasgo
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding Adults
LMS learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Common assessment Framework or early help
Lms learning
Certificate of Higher Education - Domestic abuse level 1 and 2
Orange box Training solutions
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare level 1 and 2
The skills network
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