Youth Worker

• Dec 2019 - Present

Youth Worker specialising in Drugs & Alcohol support, utilising practical and therapeutic psychological skills for positive outcomes around substance use. I focus on a philosophy of harm reduction, listening and introspection so young people learn about themselves, from themselves and do not perpetuate a culture of blame internally that fuels substance use. Also a Autism Ambassador for No Limits. Youth Worker specialising in Drugs & Alcohol support, utilising practical and therapeutic psychological skills for positive outcomes around substance use. I focus on a philosophy of harm reduction, listening and introspection so young people learn about themselves, from themselves and do not perpetuate a culture of blame internally that fuels substance use. Also a Autism Ambassador for No Limits.

Support Worker

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2020

Working privately with a young adult who receives a care package from the government for assistant with his disabilities. I was employed out of this care package to take him out into the community, help develop positive behavioural strategies for him and assist in environments outside of school that he may find challenging. Working privately with a young adult who receives a care package from the government for assistant with his disabilities. I was employed out of this care package to take him out into the community, help develop positive behavioural strategies for him and assist in environments outside of school that he may find challenging.

Cover Supervisor

• Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

Cover Supervisor

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

Worked in a variety of secondary schools in the Hampshire area (Hythe, Lymington, Southampon, Winchester) as last minute cover for lesson time tables. I primarily worked one day a week whilst at university to support more growing professional development in education. Worked in a variety of secondary schools in the Hampshire area (Hythe, Lymington, Southampon, Winchester) as last minute cover for lesson time tables. I primarily worked one day a week whilst at university to support more growing professional development in education.

Learning Support Assistant

• Feb 2014 - Jul 2017

Osborne school is secondary school for children with additional needs based in Winchester. As a LSA I have worked with a range of different classes varying in age, individual needs and subject. as well as adapted my practice across an array of children of additional needs in order to achieve their Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and educational achievement. In my in employment I recieved training in 'Team Teach', 'manual handling in schools', 'shallow water training' and basic makaton training. Show less

Junior Writer

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

Rockfreaks.net- though based in Copenhagen- is an online-based music magazine with an international staff and with a viewership of 70.000+ views per month. Whilst I was a junior writer at Rockfreaks.net I was tasked with: Reviewing releases from up and coming, established and popular rock and metal bands; Posting up to date news on the activities of bands onto the site bulliten home page; And writing exclusive interviews and live reviews. Rockfreaks.net- though based in Copenhagen- is an online-based music magazine with an international staff and with a viewership of 70.000+ views per month. Whilst I was a junior writer at Rockfreaks.net I was tasked with: Reviewing releases from up and coming, established and popular rock and metal bands; Posting up to date news on the activities of bands onto the site bulliten home page; And writing exclusive interviews and live reviews.