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Sophie Flavell

Dudley,West Midlands

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to delivering Person-Centered Care. I am passionate about Care and ensuring the safety of others. I have proven experience with managing a large case load encompassing a wide variety of vulnerable service users and varied social issues and am able to navigate high-stress situations.

I am highly experienced in person-centered care planning, undertaking risk assessments and the implementation and monitoring of individual care plans. I am capable of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team across many disciplines in the Adult Social Care sector to enable positive outcomes for service users.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Care Needs Assessor

CM Community Care Ltd
Wolverhampton , West Midlands
10.2022 - Current
  • Undertaking risk assessments and Care Needs assessments for new and existing Service Users
  • Writing and updating Care Plans to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs of the Service Users
  • Working closely as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting of social workers, Occupational Therapy, SALT and District Nurses.
  • On-call duties and Co-ordination
  • Oversee staff delivering Care to Service Users and ensure quality
  • Completed spot checks and Medication Competencies for carers
  • Responded promptly to emergencies with quick thinking and appropriate action.
  • Established rapport with clients, fostering trusting relationships and addressing emotional and physical needs.
  • Implemented infection control measures, prioritising the health and safety of clients.

Community Care Worker

Sentinel Care Services
Wombourne
01.2022 - 10.2022

Supported individuals with their Activities of Daily Living as part of a team to enable them to continue living safely at home.

  • Proved Person-Centered Care as outlined in their Care Plan
  • Maintained accurate notes and documentation using Mobizio
  • Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel as outlined in EMARs
  • Provided assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks, maintaining respect, dignity and sensitivity throughout.
  • Prepared nutritious meals in line with clients' preferences and dietary requirements.

Bar Staff

Daniel Batham & Son, Ltd.
Dudley
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Changed beer kegs safely consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.

Sales Assistant

Lush
Brierley Hill
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting products.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Maintained knowledge of products to provide recommendations to customers; this included particular knowledge regarding natural ingredients, sustainability, Veganism and cruelty-free.

Bar Staff & Waitress

The Fountain Inn, Ltd.
Dudley
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • This position really helped me develop my communication skills, and enabled me to build rapport with a wide variety of customers.
  • It was also important that I was able to work as part of a team in a fast-faced environment to deliver high quality customer care.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Received complaints and offered remedial action to help improve customer experiences.
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.

Customer Services Team Member

Dudley Zoological Gardens
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Hosted children's Birthday parties as part of a team; this includes setting up and facilitating an educational meet-and-greet with small mammals and reptiles.
  • Hosted and guided party activities, maintaining high energy and enthusiasm.
  • Interacted with guests in positive, upbeat manner throughout event.
  • Facilitated interactive games and activities to create fun, inclusive environments.
  • Ensuring the safety of both guests and animals throughout.

Bar Staff

The Woodman
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
  • Followed food safety and hygiene requirements to protect guests.

Administration Assistant

A & C Interior Solutions, Ltd.
Kingswinford
07.2011 - 09.2011
  • Responded to telephone enquiries from clients.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
  • Supporting with scaled draws to enable pricing of jobs.

Education

Other - Access to Higher Learning: Science

Dudley College of Technology
Dudley, West Midlands
09.2017 - 05.2018

High school or equivalent - Mathematics, English, English Literature, Science, German, Leisure & Tourism: B

Ellowers Hall Sports College
09.2005 - 05.2010

Other - Art & Design Diploma

Dudley College of Technology
09.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor's - Adult Nursing

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
03.2020 - Current

Skills

  • Care plans
  • Patient assessments
  • Confidentiality
  • Rehabilitation
  • Safety and infection control
  • Needs and risk assessments

Additional Information

I am currently taking a break from education where I am studying Adult Nursing and in the meantime am hoping to further enhance my experience, knowledge and skills.

Affiliations

  • I am an outdoor person and a lover of nature and animals; my main hobbies include walking, gardening, reading, embroidery and baking.

Timeline

Care Needs Assessor

CM Community Care Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Community Care Worker

Sentinel Care Services
01.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor's - Adult Nursing

University of Wolverhampton
03.2020 - Current

Bar Staff

Daniel Batham & Son, Ltd.
01.2018 - 06.2021

Sales Assistant

Lush
09.2017 - 01.2018

Other - Access to Higher Learning: Science

Dudley College of Technology
09.2017 - 05.2018

Customer Services Team Member

Dudley Zoological Gardens
04.2015 - 01.2016

Bar Staff & Waitress

The Fountain Inn, Ltd.
06.2014 - 01.2018

Bar Staff

The Woodman
03.2014 - 06.2014

Administration Assistant

A & C Interior Solutions, Ltd.
07.2011 - 09.2011

Other - Art & Design Diploma

Dudley College of Technology
09.2010 - 05.2012

High school or equivalent - Mathematics, English, English Literature, Science, German, Leisure & Tourism: B

Ellowers Hall Sports College
09.2005 - 05.2010
Sophie Flavell