Experience

ACH Refugee Integration Services Provider

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

• Refugee Support and Integration Officer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  I manage a large caseload of refugees living in ACH's housing, with support ranging from benefits and finances, immigration, and education, amongst other issues. I work with the marketing and communications team by writing copy for the website and writing case studies for our social media. We are currently involved in a UK wide research project measuring community integration. This involves strong interpersonal skills, writing action plans and reports, providing data and evaluating practice.I also work closely with the housing team, ensuring the licensees are following the legal agreements, and taking in referrals for the housing. I also plan and run courses for those with refugee backgrounds.



Unseen UK

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

• Support Worker

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  Zero hour contract while completing my Masters degree in Public Health.Supporting men who have been human trafficked in a safe house.Liaising with the police/Salvation Army while awaiting new arrivals, arranging appointments, mental health support, completing referral paperwork and support plans, following safeguarding procedures and signposting to other agencies, including benefits.



Developing Health & Independence

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recovery Worker

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  Ran the alcohol detox group, making referrals to GP or Colston Fort.Offered 1:1 sessions supporting drug or alcohol users with harm reduction, safe reductions, cycle of change etc.In GP surgeries weekly assessing and starting clients on methadone or buprenorphine scripts as appropriate, collaborating with GPs to sign the prescriptions.Worked closely with Bristol Drugs Project, keeping up to date with what was offered, referring clients where appropriate and working closely with Shared Care workers when referring Opiate Substitution Treatment clients.Communicated with other agencies e.g. other drugs services, counselling, hospitals and social workers. Referred appropriate clients to rehab.Writing risk screens, care plans and completing assessment paper work for clients.



Self Help Community Housing Association Ltd

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

• Support Worker

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Managed a caseload of individuals with complex needs who have experienced homelessness.Completed and monitored needs and risk assessments.Monitored the health and safety of the accommodation.Wrote support plans jointly with the client, using Outcome Stars.Met with clients weekly to support the maintenance of their tenancies.Signposted clients to external support agencies, including Wellbeing and Bristol Drugs Project.Kept file notes and records accurate and up to date.Applied for grants and funding and assisted clients to complete welfare benefit forms.



Phoenix Futures

• United Kingdom
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Drugs Worker

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Support worker in a rehabiliation centre for those with drug or alcohol addictions.Leading groups e.g. relapse prevention, gender. I assist with residents' pastoral needs e.g. telephone calls, financial issues, arranging appointments. 1-1 interventions with residents and completing assessments and support plans.Sampling/breathalysing residents and upload case notes and other paper work onto the online databaseand other general office administration.Administering medication daily.



ASSIST Sheffield

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

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  Setting up, welcoming guests and sleeping over at the night shelter.Supporting and chatting with guests, signposting to areas of support as necessary.Organising and taking part in community events such as the monthly International meal, where refugees,asylum seekers, and volunteers cook and eat together.



The Loop

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Volunteered with Drugs Welfare at Parklife Festival.



WithYou

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Shadowing a drugs worker. Set up a gardening group in a men's hostel as a wellbeing intervention.



Depaul UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Volunteer Mentor

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Goal setting for a person at risk of homelessness aged up to 25.Helping the young person to achieve those goals in weekly sessions.



Sheffield City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Primary School Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Supply primary teaching.