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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.