Experience

CARERS SUPPORT MERTON

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Carers Family Support Worker

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Young Carers Family Support Practitioner (5-17yrs)I work for a charity that supports unpaid Young Carers between the ages of 5 and 24 years old and my role is to provide emotional and practical support to the young carer and their families. Most of the families that I support are in constant crisis as their children are unable to pursue a high level of education, engage in leisure activities or commit to a job due to the demands of their loved ones and the impacts of their caring role. My job purpose is to offer assessments, information and specialist targeted planned emotional support to young carer that demonstrates positive outcomes. Therefore in order to successfully achieve continued positive resultsI have achieved a First Class BA (Hons) in Applied Social Sciences, Youth Work and Community Development. JNC qualified. I am professional trained in Group Work Practice, Emotional 1:1 Support and Project Support.Supporting YCs and their families via home and school visits, attending TAC, CIN and CAHMS meetings. I’m competent in managing case work, writing funding bids, liaising with stakeholders and establishing new partnerships; managing staff, writing reports, evidencing outcomes and creating positive professional networks.



Fuboh Foundation

• Founder Member

  • 2007 - Mar 2015

  I am one of the founder members for Fuboh Foundation a non-profit charity which supports people of all ages from the African community. I and four other members from the community in West London agreed to set up this charity because so many people were being affected by gun and knife crime. All founder members have suffered a loss through either or both of these crimes and are extremely passionate about making changes within our communities. At present I continue to support Fuboh as much as I can some evenings, school holidays and mainly weekends. Support Offered:Bi-monthly men and young boys drumming workshop to reinforce positive male role modelsBi-monthly female and young girls discussion/support workshops 1.1 Counseling sessionsSupport sessions to young mothers and children1.1 and family Support sessions who have been affected by gun and knife crimeGeneral advice, support and guidance for all social issues (housing, education, employment, health etc.)Alternative therapies such as Crystal Healing, Reflexology, Massage and HerbalistMartial Arts & Tai Chi classes



Kids Company

• Youth & Community Practitioner

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  During my placement at The Urban Academy Educational Centre (TUA) I undertook the role of Support Worker and Workshop Facilitator. Essentially my main responsibilities were to provide practical and emotional support through developing a stable and safe environment which enabled the students to vocalise their thoughts, experiences, issues and personal needs. In order to identify and meet their needs I provided one to one (1:1) key working sessions both on site and via client home visits. I also facilitated staff in the delivery of educational lessons as well as designing and managing my own empowering weekly workshop. Another intervention which I developed was the role of an ‘Internal Key-Worker’. This was carried out as I made myself accessible within a communal space to support students on an adhoc basis when they need to speak to someone. This role developed organically as students would seek me out throughout the day to discuss their work or problems with me. I believe that my calm approach made me accessible to the young people as I expressed empathy whilst still demonstrating a level of understanding of young person’s practical and emotional needs. I worked with young people in groups and on a one to one basis discussing issues of identity; using my abilities to think outside the box helped when facilitating and participating in insightful, philosophical meaningful and spiritual discussions about identity and the image of self.Identifying the need of the young person and developing intervention projects Planning and facilitating of student sessions (woman’s group work, paths to life, critical thinking, vocal training and positive experiences weekly sessions) Conducting home visits for the centers young people( internal/external)Planning and running of student group discussionsWorking and supporting ex/current gang affiliated students and/or hard to reach groups



Eaves

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

• Family Support Worker (Child and Adult Workforce)

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  The main purpose of my role was to provide assistance and emotional support to the women and children who had been trafficked into the UK through the Poppy Project.Accompany women to and from appointments, as directed by the support team.To cover the Poppy duty/advice line & reception desk.To link women into other services such as college courses, ESOL classes and health services.Organised trips and workshops for women and childrenOffer other assistance to the support team and/or the women as required



Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI)

• Substance Misuse Support Worker for the Stabilisation Structured Day Programme

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Partnership substance misuse sector, criminal justice system, wider health and housing arena along with other CRI staff to provide and deliver an effective stabilisation structured day programme for DIP/DRR service users:Provide advice, information and reports clearly and concisely [verbally, written, telephone and email etc.]Provide an easily accessible, non-judgmental and confidential service which supports service users in reducing harm, assessing need, planning care and reviewing progressDevise and deliver comprehensive assessment and care/action plansI assisted staff when delivering all elements of the stabilisation structured day programme which included:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based group work sessions1:1 Client SupportFacilitate stimulant, opiate and cannabis specific groups therapy sessionsRelapse prevention and lifestyle management groupsBook alternative therapies (including acupuncture, drama and art therapy), advice on Education, Training and Employment (ETE), counselling and peer-led support Accompany clients on variety of diversionary activities.Engage with service users in the benefits of HIV and Hepatitis testing/drug testing all probation clientsWorked with service users to ensuring all needs are met i.e.: child protection, housing, medical, criminal justice and mental health including referrals to appropriate agencies



Carers Support Merton

• Young Carers Workers (5 to 21 years old)

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Whilst working with Carers Support Merton (CSM) I supported staff during activities such as workshops, day trips and escorted young carers (YC) to/from activities. My main responsibilities were to manage my own caseload of approximately fifteen young carers, updating client information and logging all new YC’s onto secure database. I referred clients to external agencies, gave 1:1 emotional support, mentoring sessions. I regularly support families and YC’s by attending home visits, TAC, CIN and CAHMS meetings.



Street Dreams Entertainment

• Artist Support Worker

  • Jun 2002 - Dec 2004

  Support and work alongside all young artist to secure housing or accommodationSupported artist to complete job application forms, housing benefit and legal documentsAccompanied artist to court hearings, probation or any other meetings which they requested to attendComposed character references for prospective employers, colleges and character witnesses etc. Signposted artist to supportive local agencies 1:1 Mentoring Secured funding to hire studio’s, engineers, vocal trainersArranged Live PA’s at festivals such as; ‘The Urban Music Seminar’, ‘Nottingham and London Carnivals’ as a way to help support and build young people’s confidence and self-esteemArranged cooking and basic lifestyle workshops Offered general support, guidance and advice