Sharon Edwards
Ulverston,Cumbria
Summary
Throughout my working life, I have always been a self-motivated, proactive, hardworking and conscientious individual, who always goes the extra mile. In 2003 I graduated with a (BA Hons) degree (2:1 classification) in Community & Youth studies (from the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences) and since then have become a qualified Substance Misuse Practitioner, Probation Service Officer and Registered Independent Domestic Violence Advisor.
I am currently in a leadership role as the Manager of the Domestic Abuse Project at the Women's Centre, which provides support for women who have, or are, experiencing domestic or sexual abuse.
This role has further developed my Contract Management experience from initiation stage to execution and there are critical path activities for the project, which require obligations and timebound targets to be met, which need overseeing daily to ensure that targets are met in a timely manner. My role includes many responsibilities to ensure effective service delivery and continual development of the project.
I have been responsible for devising processes to collate data for returns, whilst being mindful of the importance of data protection at all times. In-depth reports and data returns and analysis are required for each quarter and end of year.
I have extensive experience of co-ordinating daily tasks through strategic staff and resource planning, though am proficient at managing crisis situations when they arise, identifying problems and providing informed solutions.
My time management is of a very high standard, multi-tasking as required and I have proven skills at motivating team members to plan their days strategically and efficiently.
Resilience is one of my prominent key skills, which initially developed whilst working within the Criminal Justice System, then is equally reflected in the ever changing structure of my current workplace, as it evolves constantly in a positive manner.
Since 2020, I have seen the team expand from one full-time Project Worker to a full team of 5 Project Workers, a Senior Project Worker and an Administrative Officer.
I am currently looking to develop all these skills in a new and challenging environment and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you further, at your convenience.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Sharon Edwards
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
Women's Community Matters
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
03.2022 - Current
include:
- Staff line-management
- Monitor referrals and outcomes
- Strategic planning for further development of the project
- Contract Management with the Operations Manager
- Producing professional reports, through data analysis
- Caseload Management
- Involvement in stakeholder management to work together to achieve successful outcomes
- Providing specialist domestic abuse advice
- Producing and delivering training – developing existing and new team members.
- Completing returns for funders/stakeholders
- Safeguarding
- Multi-agency working
- Monthly individual and team supervision
- Staff Appraisals
- Recruitment and Interviewing
- Working to a project schedule and meeting obligations and targets
- Attending the weekly MARAC meeting with statutory and third sector agencies
- Facilitate structured monthly Individual Supervision with team members and Team Supervision.
- Continuous Professional Development
- Attend Court with clients
Senior Project Worker - Domestic Abuse
Women's Community Matters
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported a high number of individuals with complex challenges, including homelessness, unemployment, substance misuse, mental health issues and criminality to live safe, fulfilling lives.
- Completed comprehensive needs and risk assessments to identify and address individual issues.
- Staff line-management
- Helped to develop the new Women's Centre facility in Kendal
- Produced professional reports through data analysis
- Caseload Management
- Staff Supervision
- Devised a Substance Misuse Course to implement and evaluate
- Interviewing
- Staff Appraisals
Project Worker - Domestic Abuse
Women's Community Matters
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Caseload Management
- Delivered groupwork
- Devised reports for Children's Services/Court/Adult Social Care/Stakeholders/Trustees
- Data collection
- Attended multi-agency meetings with Police, CSC, ASC, Probation, Mental Health, Schools, Housing, Recovery teams.
- Crisis Management
Probation Service Officer
CRC/Cumbria Probation Trust
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
- Collaborated with officials to prepare required legal documentation for Court proceedings.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Caseload Management
- SPOC for Integrated Offender Management
- Represent Probation within the local Court
- Risk Management
Prison Drug Throughcare Practitioner
Lifeline
Lancaster, Lancashire
01.2005 - 10.2012
- Identified, assessed and referred individuals for intensive therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated psychosocial interventions with Offenders to help support change.
- Assessed prisoners at risk from suicide via the ACCT process
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Community & Youth Studies (Faculty of Applied Social Sciences) 2:1 classification
University College of St Martin
Lancaster 09.2000 - 06.2003
A-Levels - Abnormal Psychology/Sociology
White Cross Adult College
Lancaster 09.1999 - 07.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Philosophy
Charlotte Mason College
Ambleside 01.1994 - 08.1994
Skills
My positive skills include -
Timekeeping
Prioritising tasks
Organisation
Workload Management
Being proactive
Resilience
Problem-solving
Multi-tasking
Empowerment
Communication
Listening skills
Analytical problem-solving
Project planning and development
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Project Manager
Women's Community Matters
03.2022 - Current
Senior Project Worker - Domestic Abuse
Women's Community Matters
06.2021 - 03.2022
Project Worker - Domestic Abuse
Women's Community Matters
09.2020 - 05.2021
Probation Service Officer
CRC/Cumbria Probation Trust
10.2012 - 08.2020
Prison Drug Throughcare Practitioner
Lifeline
01.2005 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Community & Youth Studies (Faculty of Applied Social Sciences) 2:1 classification
University College of St Martin
09.2000 - 06.2003
A-Levels - Abnormal Psychology/Sociology
White Cross Adult College
09.1999 - 07.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Philosophy
Charlotte Mason College
01.1994 - 08.1994
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