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Wilson Whyte

Inverallochy , Fraserburgh,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 5 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Compassionate individual committed to enhancing lives of those in need through empathy and proactive support. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with ability to manage challenging situations calmly and resourcefully. Aims to create positive, lasting impacts on individuals and their wellbeing.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care
Banff, Aberdeenshire
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided high-quality care by assisting service users with daily tasks.
  • Enhanced quality of life through regular social interaction and activities.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance professional development.
  • Conducted risk assessments to ensure safety within residential setting.
  • Assisted in meal preparation, resulting in balanced dietary intake for service users.
  • Managed challenging behaviour effectively, promoting calm environment.
  • Administered medication to ensure proper health management.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring prompt medical attention when needed.
  • Maintained good rapport with families, boosting trust in any services delivered at facility.
  • Completed all required documentation accurately whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards to prevent infection spread.
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
  • Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
  • Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Improved patient wellbeing with person-centred care strategies.
  • Ensured comfort for patients through effective communication and empathy.
  • Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
  • Reported on patients' health and mobility progress, maintaining excellent continuity of care.
  • Delivered compassionate care in residential homes, community settings, and homes of service users.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Supported families through provision of information on their loved ones' progress and condition.

Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Grampian
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
02.2020 - 08.2024
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
  • Maintained clean, safe environment for all patients.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients under supervision of registered nurse, ensuring well-being.
  • Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
  • Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
  • Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
  • Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.

Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Supported daily living activities, enhancing independence among clients.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs.
  • Recorded progress notes timely to update client files.
  • Carried out housekeeping duties efficiently; enhanced living conditions.
  • Delivered high quality service while promotion of client well-being.
  • Maintained safe environment by conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Ensured proper care by providing emotional and physical support to service users.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Resolved conflicts effectively, fostering positive relationships amongst residents.
  • Upheld highest standards of cleanliness, promoting healthy living space.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.

Material Controller/ Coordinator

Oil And Gas
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire
11.1993 - 04.2019
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
  • Supervised warehouse operations, enforcing proper inventory management procedures.
  • Facilitated strategic decision-making, reporting material availability and departmental performance to senior management.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Handled high volume calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Managed and prioritised varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
  • Managed disposal of waste materials responsibly, demonstrating commitment towards environmental conservation.
  • Maintained accurate records to prevent stock discrepancies.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by overseeing material procurement processes.
  • Used ERP/MRP effectively to improve lead time, boosting delivery performance by 15%.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction, utilising SAP to identify needs for revision of release dates.
  • Controlled warehouse costs by actively monitoring production requirements against available capacity.
  • Prevented warehouse disruptions, supporting production control to cover holidays and absence.
  • Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
  • Oversaw purchase order processing from requisition to receipt, reducing risk of delays and errors with meticulous follow-up.
  • Facilitated periodic inventory audits and physical counts to proactively address discrepancies.
  • Analysed inventory metrics and reported on findings to improve procurement strategies.
  • Organised stock based on rotation requirements and expected use.
  • Prepared stock in pallets and containers for prompt despatch.
  • Monitored stock levels to reorder replenishments in good time.
  • Inspected stock shipments to verify quantities, quality and destination information.
  • Counted and recorded stock precisely for reliable audits.
  • Stored items securely to minimise risk of loss and damage.
  • Arranged smooth flow of goods between dock, staging and storage areas.
  • Transported stock safely and securely using forklift trucks.
  • Controlled booking slot allocation for smooth stock movement.
  • Weighed individual items, boxes and containers and documented official numbers.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
  • Troubleshot potential problems before escalation, preventing major disruptions.

Prisoner Custody Officer

Reliance
Aberdeen , Scotland
06.2008 - 05.2010
  • Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harming accordance with SPS protocols.
  • Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
  • Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
  • Supported offenders with rehabilitation programmes for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
  • Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
  • Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
  • Ensured safe detainee transport to court hearings, reducing security risks.
  • Handled incident reports correctly-ensured these were thorough and timely.
  • Maintained order amongst inmates by enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Kept records up-to-date with accurate information about each inmate's behaviour and progress.
  • Conducted body searches on arriving detainees to prevent contraband entry.
  • Communicated effectively with other officers, fostering collaborative working environment.
  • Delivered appropriate handling of physically aggressive detainees whilst ensuring personal safety.
  • Took part in ongoing training sessions to improve professional skills.
  • Safeguarded prisoner welfare with regular checks and reporting any health concerns.
  • Anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline and security within correctional centres.
  • Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Identified security and safety issues, immediately notifying supervisors of concerns.
  • Supervised prisoners during mealtimes and recreation time to prevent safety issues.
  • Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
  • Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
  • De-escalated threatening behaviours, using restraint techniques when necessary.
  • Searched arriving prisoners for contraband and placing valuables for safekeeping.
  • Observed prisoner conduct to detect suspicious behaviour.
  • Kept official prison records in line with established procedures.
  • Identified detainees in need of specialised health and wellbeing support.
  • Inspected integrity of locks, windows, doors and gates for security purposes.
  • Recognised signs of bullying and blackmail, taking immediate action to prevent escalation.
  • Escorted new prisoners to designated cells and locked them in.
  • Minimised disruption to other inmates when dealing with prison disturbances.
  • Performed spot checks to assess compliance to regulations and provide deterrence.
  • Identified and neutralised security threats in line with official policy.
  • Monitored orderly visitations, observing encounters and enforcing rules and schedules.
  • Handled and operated surveillance equipment to support investigations.

Education

Community Integrated Care
Aberdeenshire

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

NHS Grampian
Aberdeenshire Scotland
02.2019 - 08.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - CBT For Depression , Anxiety & Phobias Diplomas

Renaissance Life Therapies
London /England
07.2020

A-Levels - English,Maths,Modern Studies , Science , Woodworking /Engineering , History

St Johns Secondary
New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire
11.1978

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Communication skills
  • Caseload management
  • Social services
  • Child welfare checks
  • Attentive listener
  • Behavioural therapy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Public Relations
  • Basic life support trained
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural awareness
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Person-centred practise

Timeline

Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care
08.2024 - 03.2025

Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Grampian
02.2020 - 08.2024

Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland
04.2019 - 02.2021

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

NHS Grampian
02.2019 - 08.2024

Prisoner Custody Officer

Reliance
06.2008 - 05.2010

Material Controller/ Coordinator

Oil And Gas
11.1993 - 04.2019

Community Integrated Care

Diploma of Higher Education - CBT For Depression , Anxiety & Phobias Diplomas

Renaissance Life Therapies

A-Levels - English,Maths,Modern Studies , Science , Woodworking /Engineering , History

St Johns Secondary

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