Experience

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

• United Kingdom
• Public Safety
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Prince's Trust Team Leader

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Initially employed at the early stages of the programme, I was responsible for creating the full scheme of work, including lesson plan aided by my Assistant Team Leader. Full autonomy on delivering a successful programme. The role also included recruiting a team of young people. Repeatedly achieving both the college and Prince’s Trusts KPI’s. Creating a programme that consistently achieves high recognition from high standards across all centres we have proudly won three regional awards for the community work and four for young people who joined us. This programme is now running in partnership with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, South Yorkshire Police, Barnsley College and The Prince’s Trust and we have expanded over three different locations, a target I set when first employed and I have been instrumental in pushing forward. Working hard to develop friends to the programme at all levels of the community meant that recognition of this work was recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales who visited my team on a trip to Yorkshire. In 2021 (Post Covid) I created the FIRED UP initiative a three day resilience programme. I created the scheme of works and then worked in partnership to ensure a solid delivery for young people who have been through the toughest year to date. Working on the six domains of resilience. The programme was three days undertaking one fire ground drill which steadily became tougher and tougher until the last day where the team needed to react to a pressurised experience. At which point we fell back on our pillars discussing when they were used throughout. A well received first run was offered to Sheffield College and the team were hugely impressed with how the programme ran. Show less



Sheffield Sea Cadets

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces

• Detachment Commander Sheffield RMCD

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Training instructor to young people between the ages of 13 - 18. Implementing training and development of young people in the community. Offering a full training package that includes outdoor education, team work, and motivation. This is done using tried and tested methods from one of Sheffield’s oldest youth organisations. Constant personal development to ensure that I offer the most up to date and relevant information to the people in my charge. And in 2017 our detachment was picked to represent our area at the annual Gibraltar Cup Competition to find the best detachment in the UK. Second place for Royal Marines Cadet Guard National Drill and Piping 2022. Working with outside assistance we have taken our cadets to work with RMR London in Portsmouth and the RMA in Spean Bridge, being the first Royal Marine Cadet Detachment to take part in the Spean Bridge Memorial. Fundraising, I have been instrumental in creating fundraising ideas that are innovative and fun to help the unit raise money to develop the cadet experience more and I have been the driving force behind our Big Yomp in 2017 and Big Drop in 2018. Raising funds and awareness of our unit. In the last five years my fundraisers have earned the unit over £20k. During the Covid pandemic in 2020 -2021 I was instrumental in creating online learning, this was initially used primarily by my detachment, this was then sent out at troop level ensuring we got cadets promoted in year. This was then run at Company level for adult training. I also ran online parades that were broadcast worldwide. My work was recognised by the Area Officer who sent a commendation for all my work during this very difficult time. The detachment came out of lockdown with more cadets and staff than we went into with. Show less



Potential 4 Skills

• Security Trainer

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

  SIA trainer. Design and implementation of SIA guarding and CCTV training programme. Continual development and management of cross centre approval. Developing training aids, session plans and work books. Managing a two programme unit to City and Guilds and EdExcel standard. Working with a small team to ensure that once approval was gained we could claimed Direct Claims Status immediately. Work skills trainer. Helping people prepare for interviews and know a little about themselves in such a way that they are more prepared to enter the workplace. Leading and facilitating the delivery of vocational skills training and job focused workshops, supporting customers on their journey to long term, sustainable employment. Working with Job Coaches and employers, you will deliver sector focused programmes, helping achieve job outcome and wider contractual targets. Some of my key accountabilities include: • Delivering tailored programmes that meet individual customer needs • Ensuring that programmes delivered are of the highest quality, differentiated, and meet the needs of Ofsted and internal audit requirements • Supporting all customers with Employability Skills • Ensuring customer records and management information is accurate and properly managed • Maintaining accurate records and management information, working with referral bodies and other agencies to assist in monitoring and processing customer details • Ensuring compliance with policies that include Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and promoting these to customers and employers where appropriate. Show less



Potential4skills

• Wakefield, United Kingdom

• Lead Tutor

  • Dec 2013 - Sep 2015

  Multi-skilled tutor ensuring smooth operation and ensuring policy and compliance is adhered to. Undertaking all my normal tutoring obligations within the centre as well as ensuring all company targets for retention and completions are complied with. Supporting my team to ensure that they achieve their targets and offer a friendly and enjoyable teaching experience for our learner group. Liaison between key providers this relationship ensured that we steady grew our client base and restored company confidence. Show less



Direct Health

• Care Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  To assist in the day-to-day operation of the Home Care Service business, involving direct line management for a team of Home Care Workers. This includes the management of their weekly workload ensuring that services are delivered in line with their purchase order/private contract and that staff receive regular quarterly supervision. To participate as required in the multi-disciplinary assessment of Service User needs and the subsequent planning of Service User Care. To define special care needs based upon identification of specific clinical problems, and to monitor and review as appropriate. To liaise as needed with external organisations (CPN’s, chiropodists, GPs and other nursing professionals) in respect of developing a total package of care for a Service User, and ensuring that they are made aware of all changes in the Service Users condition pertinent to their condition. To report to the Branch Manager on a weekly basis on activity levels and outcomes for Service Users. Participate in staff development, training and performance appraisals. and comply with all Policies of the Organisation, as appropriate. To provide written reports of all complaints, accidents, incidents and untoward events in accordance with written Policies. To keep abreast of all new developments in Care, and of the philosophies and policies of the Contracting Authority, and to communicate the same to the staff of the Organisation, modifying Policies as needed. Ensure that the day-to-day Care Services are operated in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and current statutory regulation guidance on best practice. To conform to the Company Code of Professional Conduct in relation to the operation of the Home Care Service. Participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Branch Manager. and engage with and positively undertake on call duties as required by the branch to ensure a 24/7 service is provided. Show less



Mears Group PLC

• Domiciliary Care Worker

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  To assist older and disabled adults in the community to remain at home (age in place) for as long as possible, and to support their family caregivers by providing needed in-home care (personal and domestic) and respite care services. To assist older and disabled adults in the community to remain at home (age in place) for as long as possible, and to support their family caregivers by providing needed in-home care (personal and domestic) and respite care services.



Juniper Limited

• Vocational Tutor

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Preparing NEET young adults for entering the workplace, confidence building, interview preparation. And all other aspects of work preparation. To deliver sessions covering Employability and a vocational element. Assessing, supporting and furnishing learners with the required skills. Enabling learners to attain qualifications that will enhance their further education and/or employment prospects. • Prepare resources, session plans and schemes of work. • Plan, review and deliver practical quality sessions giving comprehensible instructions to learners. • Monitor attendance, punctuality and progress whilst building portfolios with learners. • Record, assess and file learners’ documentation as required. • Prepare learners for examinations. • To establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external individuals and groups. • Continually improve the learner’s experience which is determined from learner evaluations. • Give IAG and sign post where appropriate, whilst looking after learner welfare. • Assist in meeting company targets, retention, progression and achievement of all learners. • Support colleagues and provide cover in the event of staff absence. • Ensure learners achieve a qualification in line with company targets. • Have a good understanding of the Common Inspection Framework. • Assist in the writing, design and development of programmes / courses, and training manuals. • To comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and uphold equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of LifeSkills Solutions. • To undertake necessary in-house training and any training needs identified in appraisal. • To undertake any other routine task, as required by senior staff. Show less



Britforce Limited

• Courier

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  24/7 Courier required to transport products that need urgent delivery. Among these items were business or legal contracts, heavy equipment, computers and any other item that needed to be urgently despatched. Tasks included. • Planning delivery routes. • Loading items onto the van. • Collecting instructions from the central depot. • Examining vehicles before delivery. • Signing for the item upon collection. Also involved in sourcing new business in South Yorkshire sourcing one of the companies largest repeat business customers. Show less



Chef-Shop

• Director Of Operations

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2010

  Being self-employed has seen me grow my skills to take in not only the sales aspect, also marketing, web-design, project management, design and build skills. The business was initially very successful and had a worth of some 250k during its first two years of trading - however like most small businesses the recession has had a negative impact on trade and I felt that a clean break would be advantageous. Being self-employed has seen me grow my skills to take in not only the sales aspect, also marketing, web-design, project management, design and build skills. The business was initially very successful and had a worth of some 250k during its first two years of trading - however like most small businesses the recession has had a negative impact on trade and I felt that a clean break would be advantageous.