Experience

Together for Mental Wellbeing

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mental Health Specialist

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Hampshire Working in a supported housing venue in Hampshire as well as helping Together nationally to deliver its equality strategy.



Instinctive Images

• Photography

• Director

  • May 2013 - Present

  Eastleigh I have over 25 years’ experience of working with diverse communities locally, regionally and nationally, from a range of different perspectives – local government, charities and community groups.I created Instinctive Images because I felt the need to offer a photography service at affordable prices to community organisations as well those serving and supporting communities. Far too often the images you see in leaflets, fliers and websites promoting positive community relations are generic… Show more I have over 25 years’ experience of working with diverse communities locally, regionally and nationally, from a range of different perspectives – local government, charities and community groups.I created Instinctive Images because I felt the need to offer a photography service at affordable prices to community organisations as well those serving and supporting communities. Far too often the images you see in leaflets, fliers and websites promoting positive community relations are generic rather than locally sourced. I aim to fill that gap because I believe that photographs should be truly engaging through using images of people and places that we recognise. I also offer photography to capture all those precious family moments from birthdays, weddings of all faiths and culture either at your home or chosen venue. I am very flexible in my approach and can respond on a very personal level to your individual needs to give you the imagery that brings a smile to your face. Show less



British Red Cross

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Caseworker

  • Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

  Hampshire Part-time casework working directly with families who have been resettled in Hampshire.



'Self-Employed'

• Equalities and Social Inclusion Adviser

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2017

  Hampshire Offering consultancy to the Voluntary and Community Sector on equalities legislation and developing a framework.



Hampshire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Equalities and Access Officer - Dept of Culture, Communities & Business Services

  • May 2006 - Mar 2013

  Winchester, Hamphsire Audience development, partnership working and community engagement were the key areas in order to drive the equality agenda forward. Working with the cultural and recreational services ie Arts Service, Museums, Archives, Countryside, Libraries, Communities Support Unit and Sports as well as business services. Corporate thematic lead officer / champion driving the Inter Faith agenda forward within the authority and externally.



Action Hampshire

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  Winchester Countywide project mapping of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Faith Communities and championing this in Hampshire with special interest work in rural districts. Researching the size, location and activities of the said communities and developing the engagement thereof with the statutory, voluntary and community sectors. Recommendation and reports to agencies about the gap in service provision in order for agencies to deliver accessible and culturally appropriate services.



Southampton City Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Development Officer - (Communities) - Social Cohesion Team

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  Southampton Developing and facilitating engagement with cultural and faith commmunities in order to provide accessible services.



CONNEXIONS STAFFORDSHIRE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices

• Centre Manager - Connexions Hanley Centre

  • Nov 2002 - Sep 2003

  Hanley, Stoke On Trent Managing the showcase centre and team of seven members of staff in a city centre based Connexions centre. Partnership working with the statutory, voluntary and community sector.



North Stafforshire Racial Equality Council

• Youth Inclusion Team Leader

  • Sep 2000 - Nov 2002

  Hanley, Stoke On Trent Lead officer developing strategies to engage with young people between 14 - 19 years of age from Black and Ethnic Minority Communities in the North Staffordshire. Working closely with the local authority and Single Regeneration Budget 5 funding to develop youth forums giving young people a voice.



North Staffordshire Racial Equality Council

• Detached Youth Work Project Co-ordinator (Race Equality)

  • Sep 2000 - Nov 2002

  Hanley, Stoke On Trent The creation, development and management of a multi-agency youth work project following the 2001 summer large scale racial disturbance. The project deployed a team of 13 sessional youth work staff who engaged with young people in inner city areas to build relations between statutory and voluntary sector agencies and the young people. Facilitated the formation of 8 BME youth forums which recieved start up funding through SRB 5. Initially a 3 month pilot exercise which developed into a longer… Show more The creation, development and management of a multi-agency youth work project following the 2001 summer large scale racial disturbance. The project deployed a team of 13 sessional youth work staff who engaged with young people in inner city areas to build relations between statutory and voluntary sector agencies and the young people. Facilitated the formation of 8 BME youth forums which recieved start up funding through SRB 5. Initially a 3 month pilot exercise which developed into a longer term project. This project was recognised as a model of good practice by the government minister for community cohesion as well as won two Youth Up Front Award in 2001. Show less



Stoke-on-Trent City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Detached Youth Worker

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001

  Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Detached youth work with young people from the Shelton area of Stoke on Trent.



Citizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke on Trent

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager / Project Coordinator

  • Mar 1999 - Aug 2000

  Hanley, Stoke On Trent Lead and championing advice provision in the Shelton neighbourhood district developing and managing the staff thereof in the culturally diverse inner city locality.



Citizens Advice Plymouth

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Welfare Rights Officer

  • Dec 1994 - Mar 1999

  Devonport, Plymouth Working in a small specialist team providing advice and advocacy, training and organising benefit take up campaigns.



Southampton Advice & Representation Centre

• Advice Worker / Deputy Co - ordinator

  • Aug 1990 - Dec 1994

  Woolston, Southampton Generic advice work. Specialising in employment law and tribunal representation. Developing provision for culturally diverse communities in Southampton. Volunteer co - ordinator.



North Staffordshire Community Relations Council

• Volunteer Youth Worker

  • Nov 1988 - Aug 1990

  Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Develop recreational youth activity with disengaged young people.



Staffordshire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Youth Leader

  • May 1989 - Oct 1989

  Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Youth work activity in a youth club.