Dedicated Domestic abuse Support worker skilled in building and delivering high-quality end-to-end services. Collaborates with external professionals to signpost and maintain standards of extended care. Plans and prioritises well to manage large, varied caseloads.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Domestic abuse support worker
Crossroads Derbyshire
Glossop, Derbyshire
03.2011 - Current
Coordinate all adult recovery programmes in the High Peak, Ashbourne and South Dales area
Adhered to current standard operating procedures, processes and relevant legislation.
Coordinated and provided tailored support packages to high-risk and distressed victims.
Evaluated support effectiveness by electronically recording, storing and processing undertaken activities.
Assessed traumatised individuals to develop service plans based on emotional, physical and psychological status.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Derbyshire County Council
Chapel en le frith, Derbyshire
09.2005 - 02.2011
Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop life skills.
Prepared additional learning resources and aids to promote inclusivity in learning.
Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Autism and challenging behaviour to achieve their full potential for independence.
Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
Education
Diploma - Domestic Abuse: Prevention and Early Intervention
Open College Network London
London
06.2022 - 02.2023
NCFE Level 2 - Mental Health Awareness
NCFE
Derby
09.2013 - 09.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools
Council for Awards in children' care and Education
Derby
09.2009 - 07.2010
Level 1 and 2 - Adult literacy and Numeracy
OCR
Adult learning Chapel en le frith
11.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Recovery support plans
Counselling techniques
Cultural awareness
Risk assessment
Community resources knowledge
Needs and risk assessments
[Area of Expertise] outreach programmes
Safety planning
Referral processing
Court proceedings
Legal support
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Diploma - Domestic Abuse: Prevention and Early Intervention
Open College Network London
06.2022 - 02.2023
NCFE Level 2 - Mental Health Awareness
NCFE
09.2013 - 09.2014
Domestic abuse support worker
Crossroads Derbyshire
03.2011 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools
Council for Awards in children' care and Education