Sharon Payne
Bishopstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated Apprentice Recovery Worker with extensive expertise in substance abuse counselling and mental health awareness. Demonstrates a strong understanding of co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention. Proficient in electronic health records management and healthcare software, ensuring accurate record-keeping and patient confidentiality. Skilled in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and therapeutic communication to support client recovery and advocacy. Committed to ethical judgement, safeguarding protocols, and maintaining professional boundaries while fostering a non-judgmental attitude. Adept at community outreach and engagement, leveraging a robust referral network to enhance client support systems. Career goal: To continue advancing in the field of mental health services by integrating strategic planning with compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Apprentice Recovery Worker with talent for building trust and fostering positive change in individuals' lives. Known for facilitating meaningful conversations and creating supportive environments that empower clients to achieve their goals. Successfully implemented personalised recovery plans that enhanced client wellbeing and promoted long-term recovery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Apprentice Recovery Worker
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Fareham, Hampshire
2024.08 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Worked diligently to meet client's needs, resulting in complete recovery from substance misuse.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Strengthened understanding of business operations by actively listening during briefings and trainings.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh 2024.10 -
Skills
- Co-Occurring disorders knowledge
- Alcohol awareness certification
- Recovery planning expertise
- Patient confidentiality observance
- Electronic health records management
- Non-Judgmental attitude
- Community outreach experience
- Patient confidentiality understanding
- Referral network familiarity
- Adaptability in diverse situations
- Trauma-Informed care approach
- Relapse prevention knowledge
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Therapeutic communication
- Substance abuse counselling
- Actively listening
- Behavioural strategies understanding
- Self-Harm awareness
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- First Aid trained
- Suicide Prevention training
- Safeguarding procedures
- Mental health awareness
- Case coordination
- Therapeutic group facilitation
- Group facilitation
- Interpersonal savvy
- Professional boundaries maintenance
- Client-Centred approach
- Respect for diversity
- Record keeping accuracy
- Community resources navigation
- Ethical judgement
- Initiative taking
- Safeguarding protocols
- Time efficiency
- Therapeutic rapport building
- Communication proficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Legislation knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Strategic planning
- Resourcefulness
- Community engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Care planning
- Case Management
- Strategic thinking
- Ethical decision making
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Social perceptiveness
- Multi-agency working
- Case file management
Affiliations
- Fellowship meetings
- Any activities based around Recovery
- Dog walks
- Spending quality time with my family
Accomplishments
Motivational Interviewing
Group Facilitator Training
Safeguarding Training
Needle Exchange Training
Acceptance Commitment Therapy Training
Boundaries Training
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
Administering Naloxone Training
Blood Bourne Virus Training
Formulation Training
Certification
Certificates for all of the above.
Languages
English
Native
Covering Letter
I have had a lot of personal experience within the recovery field. Also I was in active addiction for 38 years. I am now 3 years 8 months into my recovery. I entered rehab in July 2022 and left October 2022. After leaving Rehab I became a Service User Rep for Inclusion. I also volunteered at the rehab centre where previously resided. Then proceeded to volunteering within the service shadowing the Criminal Justice team within prisons and Police stations. I also have personal experience of being in prison myself during my active addiction. I believe this will enable me to help others due my lived experiences. During my recovery I have set up a Cocaine Anonymous meeting within my local area due to there not being one available. I have set up groups within my local drug and alcohol service. I believe I have a lot to bring to this job and can use my range of experiences to improve client's chances of sustaining their recovery.
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Eastleigh College
2024.10 -
Apprentice Recovery Worker
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2024.08 - Current