Experience

Thames Reach

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Support Worker, PLACE Team

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  I work with formerly homeless people, supporting them with all the issues that come with managing one's own tenancy (for some it might be their first). The underpinning philosophy of the support is for it to lead toward self-sufficiency. Progress is not a linear experience (for anyone), therefore taking opportunities to highlight other's resources - particularly in the current economic and social period - is a key intention for me. I work with formerly homeless people, supporting them with all the issues that come with managing one's own tenancy (for some it might be their first). The underpinning philosophy of the support is for it to lead toward self-sufficiency. Progress is not a linear experience (for anyone), therefore taking opportunities to highlight other's resources - particularly in the current economic and social period - is a key intention for me.



Personal

• Carer

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Thames Reach

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Support Worker

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Thames Reach is a charity supporting homeless people. It's not in the sector above, but that's a LinkedIn issue.

• Trainee

  • May 2021 - May 2022



Mencap

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

  A groundbreaking initiative developed by Mencap, Lambeth Council and Capita: to create employment opportunities for Lambeth residents with a range of neurodiverse conditions. Options include Supported Internships, Traineeships, Apprenticeships or plain old jobs! Showing true leadership with Learning Disability and Difficulty (LDD), Lambeth council have acknowledged that some local residents are underrepresented in their workforce in particular those with LDD. This collaboration will endeavour to address that deficit. Show less

• Lead Coordinator - Employer Engagement

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  - Sourcing, creating, developing and sustaining relationships with employers in order to create targeted opportunities for the people we support- Working closely with colleagues to ensure that the roles are appropriate and desirable for those people - Delivering to targets and producing monthly reports that satisfy both contractual as well as the personal needs of those we support

• Employment Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  - Guiding the people we support with job search assistance including: creating a tailored action plan, providing information and advice on CVs and interview skills; sourcing suitable alternatives to paid work (work trials, tasters, work experience, voluntary opportunities)- Providing in-work support and travel training if desired- Creating the conditions for greater independence



CV/DC

• Principal

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Running my own career coaching and CV writing business. Running my own career coaching and CV writing business.



Roots and Shoots

• Kennington, London, UK

• Recruitment & Employment Trainer

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2014

  A truly multi-faceted role. Working at the heart of a small and dedicated team, my role was primarily about developing and building professional working relationships, most importantly with the learners and their parents. Specifically I: - Recruited new learners, which included application support and induction, and administration of all relevant paperwork connected with their individual support needs; liaising and networking with a range of outside agencies including local schools & colleges, charities, social services, youth offending teams. - Provided ongoing pastoral support for learners during their studies; - Connected with employers to source and organise suitable work placements, and support learners in undertaking these. As part of this I redesigned existing formal documentation and work placement packages for the learners. - Progressed learners to a positive next step: 95% of 2013/14's cohort were moved on to education, employment or further training. Show less



Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Adviser

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  Working directly with an extensive caseload of young people to improve their personal situation; the goal is to move them into education, employment or training. Working directly with an extensive caseload of young people to improve their personal situation; the goal is to move them into education, employment or training.



CfBT Education Services

• Connexions Personal Adviser

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2011

  Working with a diverse group of NEET (not in education, employment or training) young people; my goal is to help them achieve positive outcomes, whatever that may mean to them. Working with a diverse group of NEET (not in education, employment or training) young people; my goal is to help them achieve positive outcomes, whatever that may mean to them.



Completing the Circle

• Facilitator

  • Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  Designed and facilitated 'full-service' job search programmes for adults. This included skills identification, resume building, labour market research and interview skills incorporating video feedback. Designed and facilitated 'full-service' job search programmes for adults. This included skills identification, resume building, labour market research and interview skills incorporating video feedback.



HORN Sales & Leadership Development

• Canada
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager/E.A

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  Performed office management duties while providing support to the company President.

• Instructional Designer

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Collaborated with company trainers and external clients in creating facilitation manuals.



Toronto District School Board

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Assesment Officer

  • 2002 - 2003

  Supported unemployed clients aged 18-65 and discussed appropriate programs, including possible training, to help them get back to work. Supported unemployed clients aged 18-65 and discussed appropriate programs, including possible training, to help them get back to work.



University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Counsellor

  • 2001 - 2002

  Conducted one-to-one in depth career guidance interviews; Facilitated numerous career management workshops e.g., Resume and cover letter writing, Interview Preparation, Skills identification, Job Search; collaborated with staff to make cross campus presentations; conducted regular drop-in careers clinics; organised and moderated panel discussion on LGBTQ issues in the workplace. Conducted one-to-one in depth career guidance interviews; Facilitated numerous career management workshops e.g., Resume and cover letter writing, Interview Preparation, Skills identification, Job Search; collaborated with staff to make cross campus presentations; conducted regular drop-in careers clinics; organised and moderated panel discussion on LGBTQ issues in the workplace.