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Zoe Nisbet

Zoe Nisbet

Irvine,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced group facilitator and leader with extensive training in both adult and child support and protection.

Empathetic and driven, with proven ability to manage complex projects and build strong relationships. Demonstrates exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction. Committed to making positive change by continuously using a holistic approach when supporting children, young people and their families.

Career goal: to leverage comprehensive training to enhance support services within the community.



Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Worker 2

Barnardo's East Ayrshire Family Team
Kilmarnock
02.2024 - Current
  • Support children, young people, and their families, on a one to one and group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Work co-operatively with parents/ carers, children's services, health agencies and other community-based services, providing effective services for children, young people, and their families.
  • Manage ‘Helping Hands Pantry', supporting children and families in Hurlford which entails overseeing all of the following: Pantry finances; admin; stock taking; food distribution; fundraising opportunities; whilst also supervising a small team of volunteers.
  • Taking responsibility for some of the more complex situations presenting within the service, whilst also ensuring all safeguarding and child protection procedures are adhered to.


TESOL Teacher

Vinalearn English
Ho Chi Minh City
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Taught English as a second language within Primary Education in Vietnam, using differentiation to support children at various levels/ stages (teaching Grade 1-5).
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with clear communication and patience throughout each lesson.
  • Assessed students' proficiency levels using standard testing methods, ensuring accurate placement in appropriate courses.
  • Integrated technology into lessons effectively; promoting interactive and fun learning experiences.

Community Development Worker

RAMH
Barrhead
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Initially at RAMH (Recovery Across Mental Health) on student placement for six months before becoming employed as the Community Development Worker for Causeway Integrated Day Services (covering East Renfrewshire).
  • Connected individuals with their wider community through providing emotional support, short term interventions such as 1:1 graded exposure, and lead a variety of social connectedness groups in order to decrease loneliness and isolation.
  • Also, lead and facilitated health & wellbeing classes for staff and volunteers, incorporating mindfulness and breathing techniques to support staff wellbeing during lockdown (COVID-19).
  • And finally, regularly displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

Student Placement

The Good Shepherd Centre
Bishopton
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • 6 month student placement based within Education in Secure Care, aiming to provide intensive support and safe boundaries for highly vulnerable children and young people.
  • Duties consisted of supporting teaching staff to diffuse situations of challenging behaviour whilst also supporting staff to follow GIRFEC throughout lesson plans and delivery.
  • Successfully lead and facilitated a yoga and relaxation group for young people in order to meet the SHANARRI Wellbeing Indicators.

Supervisor

Pretty Green
Glasgow
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Initially a Sales Assistant before becoming Store Supervisor within a busy store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
  • Dealt directly with customer queries/ complaints whilst also performing general management tasks such as cash handling, overseeing cleaning standards, and meeting daily targets/ outcomes.
  • Facilitated regular training sessions for enhanced staff performance.
  • Also, led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education and Social Services

Strathclyde University
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2019 - 06.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Services

Glasgow Clyde College
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2017 - 06.2019

Certificate of Higher Education -

St. Matthew's Academy
Saltcoats, North Ayrshire
08.2013 - 06.2015

Standard Grade - Geography, English, Biology, Administration, Music, Maths, Spanish

St. Matthew's Academy
Saltcoats, North Ayrshire
08.2012 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Group facilitator/ leader
  • Adult Support & Protection Trained
  • Suicide Prevention/ ASIST Trained
  • Child Support & Protection Trained
  • SafeTalk Trained
  • Client Assessment/ Evaluation
  • Seasons for Growth Trained/ Facilitator
  • Data Entry/ Administration
  • Document Research/ Review Findings
  • Cyber Security Training
  • Mental Health First Aid Trained
  • Proactive leadership
  • Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trained
  • Needs and risk assessments


Affiliations

  • Gym and Yoga
  • Painting
  • Travelling

Certification

  • Full UK Driver's License

Languages

Vietnamese
Beginner
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Project Worker 2

Barnardo's East Ayrshire Family Team
02.2024 - Current

TESOL Teacher

Vinalearn English
08.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education and Social Services

Strathclyde University
08.2019 - 06.2021

Student Placement

The Good Shepherd Centre
01.2019 - 12.2019

Community Development Worker

RAMH
01.2018 - 07.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Services

Glasgow Clyde College
08.2017 - 06.2019

Supervisor

Pretty Green
01.2015 - 01.2018

Certificate of Higher Education -

St. Matthew's Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015

Standard Grade - Geography, English, Biology, Administration, Music, Maths, Spanish

St. Matthew's Academy
08.2012 - 06.2013

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