Experience

Embrace Wigan and Leigh

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Project Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  I coordinate a project called the "Its Better Together". This project supports individuals who are socially isolated to reconnect with their communities.

• Community field worker

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2017

  My role at Embrace is to provide holistic support to individuals with disabilities and their families. I work closely with the individual and their family to support them with a variety of different problems ranging from issues with benefits to supporting them to become less social isolated.

• community Fieldworker

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2017

  Supervise and develop social work students Supervise and manage employee's and volunteersOversee Embraces advertising and marketingManage and develop projects Work with individuals and families of people who are disabled.Provide independent information and advice.



Personal Assistant. Direct Payments

• Personal Support Worker

  • Sep 2006 - Jan 2017

  In my role I have worked with individuals who have had a diverse range of support needs. I have gained experience working with those with challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and physical disabilities. Furthermore I have been trained in the maintenance of a tracheotomy and a ventilator having worked with individuals with these specific health needs. My principle duties in this role include: • Promoting social inclusion and independence by helping the individuals gain access to the opportunities provided to them by their local community and encouraging them to take part in these opportunities. • Administering medication when needed • Establishing and developing systems for managing challenging behaviour Show less