Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Mantra
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Tia Watson

Tia Watson

South Shields,Tyne and Wear

Summary

A mature student, pursuing a change of career path into a more complex and dynamic field, wishing to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Experience working in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.

A dedicated professional known for being calm under pressure and possessing exceptional problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills, coupled with resourcefulness and active listening. Committed to continued personal development and self-care, ensuring the delivery of empathic, congruent support with unconditional positive regard.

Gaps in employment can be explained when required.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Volunteer Adult Social Care

Impact Family Services
South Shields, South Tyneside
2025.02 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help and support vulnerable adults when required.
  • Supported the team by demonstrating respect and a desire to help.
  • Consistently arrive at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Improving efficiency and productivity by being willing to acquire new skills and having a passion to learn.
  • Currently learning different aspects of Domestic Abuse and Violence.
  • Completed the Reducing the Risk course to become a Domestic Abuse Advocate.

Domiciliary care worker

Comfort Call
South Shields, South Tyneside
2013.03 - 2015.03
  • Maintained exceptional standards of patient care by administering medication, preparing meals and aiding with personal hygiene tasks.
  • Improved mobility for disabled patients using assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, can be achieved effectively.
  • Demonstrated high-level adaptability whilst responding quickly to emergencies, ensuring immediate attention was given where needed.
  • Handled sensitive information confidentially, respecting the privacy rights of every client under my care.
  • Organised regular feedback sessions with family members, updating them on progress made, thereby building trust and confidence in the service provided.
  • Specialising in end-of-life care, including palliative support, offering comfort during difficult times.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by delivering compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient well-being.
  • Administered medication and kept comprehensive records.
  • Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
  • Evaluated client health conditions and reported concerns to the manager.
  • Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.

Homecare

Family
South Shields, South Tyneside
2010.01 - 2011.12

Cared for both my Dad and Mam with terminal cancer.

  • Utilised lifting equipment correctly to move disabled or frail patients safely around the home environment.
  • Provided overnight care when required, ensuring peace of mind for both client and relatives.
  • Administered medication as prescribed to manage health conditions effectively.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly; alerted medical professionals if required to safeguard client health.
  • Ensured client comfort by providing direct personal care, including bathing and dressing.
  • Maintained strict levels of confidentiality regarding personal information and medical records, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Handled emergencies calmly, contacting relevant medical teams efficiently when necessary.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient well-being.
  • Administered medication and kept comprehensive records.
  • Transported and accompanied clients to appointments.
  • Conducted risk assessments around the house, minimising potential dangers for clients.
  • Specialising in End-of-Life care.

Education

Level 4 - Advanced Counselling

Oxbridge
Oxford and Cambridge
2025.06 -

Level 3 - Safeguarding Adults

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 3 - Safeguarding Children

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Support Through Court

OpenLearn Create
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 2 - Safeguarding Adults

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 2 - Safeguarding Children

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

QLS Level 4 - Professional Psychologist

LEAD ACADEMY
Swindon
2024.12 - 2025.05

Diploma QLS Level 4 - Anxiety Management

LEAD ACADEMY
Swindon
2024.12 - 2025.05

QLS Level 3 - Addiction Psychology and Counselling

LEAD ACADEMY
Swindon
2024.12 - 2025.05

QLS Level 3 - Psychotherapy and Counselling

LEAD ACADEMY
Swindon
2024.12 - 2025.05

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2024.12 - 2025.03

NCFE Level 2 - Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2024.12 - 2025.05

TQUK Level 2 - Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF)

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2024.08 - 2024.10

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Counselling Skills

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2024.02 - 2024.06

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Cancer Support

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2023.06 - 2023.08

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2023.04 - 2023.06

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Counselling Skills

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2022.12 - 2023.02

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Abuse

The Learning Curve Group
Durham
2022.09 - 2022.11

Drug Awareness & Harm Reduction Training Course

Get Licensed
Newcastle upon Tyne
2022.06 - 2022.06

Level 2 - Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

Laser Learning Awards
2022.06 - 2022.06

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Active Listening
  • Empathic
  • Congruent
  • Unconditional Positive Regard
  • Reflection
  • Clarification
  • Continued Personal Development
  • Self-Care

Affiliations

  • Rollerskating
  • Exercising
  • Sports
  • Socialising
  • Walking my dog
  • Reading

Certification

RtR - Reducing the Risk - Domestic Abuse Champion.

Mantra

Be You. Nothing Lasts Forever. As humans, we have One Life....... Live It .....The Best Way You Can!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 4 - Advanced Counselling

Oxbridge
2025.06 -

Level 3 - Safeguarding Adults

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 3 - Safeguarding Children

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Support Through Court

OpenLearn Create
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 2 - Safeguarding Adults

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Level 2 - Safeguarding Children

Virtual College
2025.05 - 2025.05

Volunteer Adult Social Care

Impact Family Services
2025.02 - Current

QLS Level 4 - Professional Psychologist

LEAD ACADEMY
2024.12 - 2025.05

Diploma QLS Level 4 - Anxiety Management

LEAD ACADEMY
2024.12 - 2025.05

QLS Level 3 - Addiction Psychology and Counselling

LEAD ACADEMY
2024.12 - 2025.05

QLS Level 3 - Psychotherapy and Counselling

LEAD ACADEMY
2024.12 - 2025.05

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems

The Learning Curve Group
2024.12 - 2025.03

NCFE Level 2 - Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

The Learning Curve Group
2024.12 - 2025.05

TQUK Level 2 - Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF)

The Learning Curve Group
2024.08 - 2024.10

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Counselling Skills

The Learning Curve Group
2024.02 - 2024.06

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Cancer Support

The Learning Curve Group
2023.06 - 2023.08

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

The Learning Curve Group
2023.04 - 2023.06

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Counselling Skills

The Learning Curve Group
2022.12 - 2023.02

NCFE CACHE Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Abuse

The Learning Curve Group
2022.09 - 2022.11

Drug Awareness & Harm Reduction Training Course

Get Licensed
2022.06 - 2022.06

Level 2 - Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

Laser Learning Awards
2022.06 - 2022.06

Domiciliary care worker

Comfort Call
2013.03 - 2015.03

Homecare

Family
2010.01 - 2011.12
Tia Watson