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VOGUE NATASHA BELL

Sunbury-on-Thames,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Senior support worker with over a decade of experience supporting vulnerable people. I hold a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies and have worked extensively in social care, youth services, and residential settings. Currently employed as a Team Leader at an EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children’s home, I have developed strong skills in trauma-informed care, crisis management, and mental health intervention. I am passionate about empowering people, advocating for their needs, and delivering realistic, person-centred support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6056
6056
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Team Leader, Support Worker

North Star Children’s Home
Leatherhead, Surrey
09.2024 - Current

• Lead daily operations for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Provide trauma-informed support to young people with complex mental health needs, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and attachment disorders.
• Supervise and mentor a team of residential support workers, ensuring consistent, therapeutic care delivery.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
• Deliver behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and safeguarding interventions.

Youth Practitioner

Surrey County Council
Surrey, United Kingdom
08.2021 - 06.2024

• Delivered targeted one-on-one support for young people facing mental health challenges, substance misuse, and family breakdowns.
• Built safe, trusting relationships with youth to promote resilience, self-esteem, and independence.
• Collaborated with schools, social services, mental health teams, and voluntary organisations.
• Advocated for youth voice and inclusion in local services and support planning.
• Maintained clear, accurate records in line with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Senior Support Worker

Foundations for Families
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
11.2019 - 08.2021

• Supported children and families experiencing crisis, trauma, and instability, including those at risk of child protection intervention.
• Managed risk assessments and safety plans for vulnerable individuals.
• Responded to high-risk situations using calm, appropriate de-escalation and safeguarding measures.
• Supported children dealing with loss, separation, and emotional regulation difficulties.

Senior Care Assistant

Sussex Grange
Selsey
10.2014 - 11.2019

Education

BA Hons - Early Childhood Studies

Chichester University
Chichester, West Sussex
10.2016 - 06.2019

Allied Health Professions

Chichester College
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2012 - 07.2014

Level 3 award - Family Support Worker

Oplex Careers.
Bognor Regis, West Sussex

BTEC - Health and Social care

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Strodes College
Egham, Surrey
09.2010 - 06.2012

GCSE's -

Sunbury Manor
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey

Skills

  • Mental Health & Emotional Support
  • Behaviour Management & De-escalation
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Excellent Communication & Listening
  • Spanish Speaker
  • Full driving licence

Timeline

Team Leader, Support Worker

North Star Children’s Home
09.2024 - Current

Youth Practitioner

Surrey County Council
08.2021 - 06.2024

Senior Support Worker

Foundations for Families
11.2019 - 08.2021

BA Hons - Early Childhood Studies

Chichester University
10.2016 - 06.2019

Senior Care Assistant

Sussex Grange
10.2014 - 11.2019

Allied Health Professions

Chichester College
09.2012 - 07.2014

Strodes College
09.2010 - 06.2012

Level 3 award - Family Support Worker

Oplex Careers.

BTEC - Health and Social care

Learn Direct

GCSE's -

Sunbury Manor
VOGUE NATASHA BELL