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Simon David Heale Thomas

Ross on Wye,Herefordshire

Summary

Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more fulfilling lives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Empathetic Support Worker with experience supporting Adults and Young people with varied needs in residential settings. Offers structure and support through safe, settings for improved outcomes. Resilient and responsive to quickly meet changing service-user needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intensive Housing Management Tenancy Sustainment W

P3 Charity
Gloucester
03.2024 - Current
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Carried out regular planning reviews and assessments, ensuring service users receive best-possible support.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Provided person-centred advice and guidance, aiding service user progress towards independent living.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Recruited clients for programmes based on their needs.
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented target client support plans, carrying out thorough risk assessments in line with Health and Safety regulations.
  • Offered bespoke support to individual service users, aiding their work towards optimized independence.
  • Managed a large caseload of 25 clients covering varied needs, including mental health, homeless and alcohol misuse issues.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
  • Ensured service users felt confident in effective budgeting and rent pay
  • Ensured service users felt confident in effective budgeting and rent payment .

Learning support assistant

Teacher Active
Monmouth/ Hereford, Monmouthshire
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Understood and observed safeguarding policies to maintain student safety
  • Offered constructive feedback to support students in achieving academic goals.
  • Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
  • Conducted standardised assessments to identify student needs and inform curriculum development.
  • Worked with students on academic and social challenges. modelling empathy and perseverance.
  • Promoted exploration and curiosity, encouraging students to delve into new ideas and concepts to foster creative expression.
  • Worked with lead teacher to diversify instruction for varied needs and learning modalities.
  • Communicated with parents and caregivers to report on student progress and challenges.
  • Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
  • Managed challenging child behaviour, running interventions to raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Minimised distraction by creating and maintaining clean, safe and organised classroom.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Helped student to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.

Support Worker YPS Care Leavers 17 to 25

Rooftop Housing Group
Lydney, Gloucestershire
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
  • Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
  • Identified and reported at-risk children in line with safeguarding principles.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
  • Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
  • Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
  • Helped to develop network of local services available for young people.
  • Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
  • Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Worked in recognised hot spots to expand positive opportunities for young people.

Support Worker

Affinity Trust
Hereford, Herefordshire
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals for 3 clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.

Support Worker

Voyage Care
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.

  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.

Self Employed

Self Employed
Staunton Coleford, Gloucestershire
02.2020 - 01.2021

Project Managed the complete Refurbishment of my Property

7.5 tonne driver/ Installer

Whirlpool Corporation
Chepstow, Monmouthshire
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Maintained clear customer records by securing signatures on invoices, deliveries and other paperwork using handheld devices.
  • Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
  • Recorded and reported any defects and malfunctions while completing pre and post trip safety inspections.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded packages with zero material damage.
  • Reported delivery goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists ahead of customer drop-offs, maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations, working safely and efficiently to limit disruption to other road users.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
  • Maximised vehicle performance by completing basic vehicle maintenance, including air pressure checks and oil changes.
  • Kept vehicles safe and roadworthy maintaining and checking gas, oil and water levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

North London Polytechnic
London
09.1983 - 05.1986

Skills


Armed Forces Veteran

South Atlantic Medal

Member British Mountaineering Association

Workplace Mental health Champion

Mountain Leader Training Award

  • DBS compliance
  • Harm reduction techniques
  • Youth welfare
  • Outcome monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Goal setting interventions
  • Employment assistance
  • Case management

Timeline

Intensive Housing Management Tenancy Sustainment W

P3 Charity
03.2024 - Current

Learning support assistant

Teacher Active
11.2023 - 03.2024

Support Worker YPS Care Leavers 17 to 25

Rooftop Housing Group
03.2022 - 05.2023

Support Worker

Affinity Trust
01.2022 - 06.2022

Support Worker

Voyage Care
05.2021 - 01.2022

Self Employed

Self Employed
02.2020 - 01.2021

7.5 tonne driver/ Installer

Whirlpool Corporation
03.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

North London Polytechnic
09.1983 - 05.1986
Simon David Heale Thomas