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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Theresa  Griggs

Theresa Griggs

Clacton on sea ,Essex

Summary

Offering strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledgeable about team collaboration, project management, and customer relations. Ready to use and develop organisational, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills in management role.

Driven and goal-focused professional with proven track record in leadership and team collaboration. Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills, along with strategic mindset. Ready to bring innovative solutions and foster growth in Management role.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Day opportunities-Learning disabilities Manager

ECL
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
12.2008 - Current
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Care assistant

Care uk
Clacton on sea , essex
12.2002 - 12.2007
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
  • Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
  • Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.

waitress

wakes cottages
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
11.1997 - 11.2002
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.

Sales assistant

Granada tv
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
01.1986 - 10.1997
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.

Education

CSE'S

Colbaynes High school
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
09.1977 - 06.1982

Skills

  • oversee and develop community-based day service provisions for adults with a learning disability and/or autism and/or Older People Analysing the customer outcomes and ensuring that the offer supports people towards their end goal You will be accountable for the planning and delivery of services to an agreed budget
  • work across all service areas, whilst being responsible and accountable for specific services as directed, carrying out the role in various settings as appropriate, including our building based services and the local community
  • create and develop new and exciting activities and pathways for ECL’s customers, working with your team, customers, and other stakeholders to create a stimulating environment with progressive outcomes
  • support the team to deliver person centered support to our customers, ensuring that all the skills and training staff have are used positively to ensure high customer satisfaction This includes carrying out on-the-job observations, supervisions, appraisals and coaching of staff
  • Direct line management of staff, pro-actively monitoring and improving performance, as well as identifying any areas of operational non-compliance, implementing continuous improvements, and sharing best practice
  • I am approachable, supportive, and adaptable to change, with the ability to support the implementation of the developing transformation within Day Opportunities Working to high standards and ensuring the services are performing at a high quality, taking an active role in representing the service Progressing internal and external audits and inspections
  • I Work flexibly and collaboratively across multiple sites as part of cross functional teams, and in support of key functional outcomes, regardless of where you sit within the organisation
  • I Think creatively, challenging the norms, and constructively challenging those around you (including those more senior) to ensure continuous improvement, commercial astuteness, and inspire the same in colleagues
  • I Ensure understanding and the robust assessment are in place to mitigate risk, including Information Governance, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Business Continuity
  • Responsible for recognising a disclosure of a concern from an individual that requires a safeguarding intervention to be made and to take appropriate action including making senior management are aware and updated on progress

Duties and Responsibilities Provide out of hours on-call support on a rota basis To deliver effective services within a delegated budgetary target, maximising income opportunities whilst demonstrating effective controls over costs To deliver the implementation of service changes and improvements as required and support the promotion of a culture where customer outcomes and wellbeing are at the centre of all that we do To ensure that ECL customers receive a fully inclusive person-centred service that is flexible and responsive and maximises the individuals’ independence, health and wellbeing with measurable outcomes and timescales To achieve set targets to increase private income in line with service budgets To manage appropriate staff to customer ratio's through effective management of annual leave and sickness absence ensuring safe service in line with staffing establishment If there is no delegation ability, ensure that you lead on team huddles and the development of delivery plans for all customers To produce weekly planners and check staff ratios 4 weeks in advance for adequate service cover To prepare and create 12-week timetables and programmes for customers To conduct quarterly customer focused planning sessions with team members Page 3 of 6 To complete weekly reconciliations of banking To be responsible for monthly customer feedback gathering and reporting this to senior management

To complete weekly reconciliations of banking To be responsible for monthly customer feedback gathering and reporting this to senior management To hold regular team meetings with staff to review team performance and cascade company information and produce updates Ensuring these are recorded and documented and cascaded with agreed actions are undertaken promptly To organise individually and jointly with other services events to promote ECL’s services to the wider community with the aim of increasing awareness To proactively develop and maintain a comprehensive, up to date knowledge of local community resources, assets, and services available, including but not limited to the voluntary sector This requires networking and developing strong relationships with external parties To oversee the maintenance and improvement of the building, furniture, and equipment, the acquisition and issue of materials and equipment, and the control of stock, with support from ECL Facilities Management and Procurement Teams To complete weekly reconciliations of banking To be responsible for monthly customer feedback gathering and reporting this to senior management To hold regular team meetings with staff to review team performance and cascade company information and produce updates Ensuring these are recorded and documented and cascaded with agreed actions are undertaken promptly To organise individually and jointly with other services events to promote ECL’s services to the wider community with the aim of increasing awareness To proactively develop and maintain a comprehensive, up to date knowledge of local community resources, assets, and services available, including but not limited to the voluntary sector This requires networking and developing strong relationships with external parties To oversee the maintenance and improvement of the building, furniture, and equipment, the acquisition and issue of materials and equipment, and the control of stock, with support from ECL Facilities Management and Procurement Teams Resources and Financial Management To manage and work to a delegated budget in accordance with ECL financial regulations This includes responsibility for Budget Holder Reports, month end processes, Amenity Funds, pcards and Banking associated with this delegated budget To comply with all resource and finance governance processes, cost controls and income maximisation in an ever-changing environment, fluctuating demands and priorities Management of Staff To ensure appropriate performance management of the team via inductions, regular 1:1 meetings (supervisions), direct observations, and performance management reviews as outlined in ECL policies and guidelines To manage all operational issues escalated by day opportunities manager, or any other staff, taking all appropriate actions, in line with company policies and procedures To act as a mentor for members of staff and supporting personal development and progression, as appropriate To undertake formal staff processes and procedures (including disciplinary, sickness and grievance) as appropriate, with support from relevant corporate teams To ensure all operational processes and procedures are followed by all staff and any changes introduced are implemented in liaison with approval from the Day Ops Regional Manager ad or Business Manager


Accomplishments

Exceeded my PMR (personal management review) twice in a row in the last 2 years

Certification

NVQ Level 2 in care

LAO level 2 certificate in principles of working with individuals with learning disabilities (QCF)

Timeline

Day opportunities-Learning disabilities Manager

ECL
12.2008 - Current

Care assistant

Care uk
12.2002 - 12.2007

waitress

wakes cottages
11.1997 - 11.2002

Sales assistant

Granada tv
01.1986 - 10.1997

CSE'S

Colbaynes High school
09.1977 - 06.1982

NVQ Level 2 in care

LAO level 2 certificate in principles of working with individuals with learning disabilities (QCF)

Theresa Griggs