Chief Executive Officer

• Nov 2019 - Present

The Living Room is part of the Charity Ethos- Extending The Hand of Support. Www. Ethos.uk.com A grass roots project that developed from an idea of wanting to connect with people before things got out of control and issues like Homelessness, Isolation, poor mental health and food poverty causing poor physical health. We wanted To change the way we work with people and not look at the deficits but enable people to build from what they have. We offer a welcoming cafe a community… Show more The Living Room is part of the Charity Ethos- Extending The Hand of Support. Www. Ethos.uk.com A grass roots project that developed from an idea of wanting to connect with people before things got out of control and issues like Homelessness, Isolation, poor mental health and food poverty causing poor physical health. We wanted To change the way we work with people and not look at the deficits but enable people to build from what they have. We offer a welcoming cafe a community larder and a community space for people to connect and feel part of something, while also being helped to access services and signposting. Working on a model of asset based community development. we are engaging the community to help itself and others by offering support in anyway they can, such as sharing a skill, donating food, volunteering and supporting our work just by using our cafe. Show less The Living Room is part of the Charity Ethos- Extending The Hand of Support. Www. Ethos.uk.com A grass roots project that developed from an idea of wanting to connect with people before things got out of control and issues like Homelessness, Isolation, poor mental health and food poverty causing poor physical health. We wanted To change the way we work with people and not look at the deficits but enable people to build from what they have. We offer a welcoming cafe a community… Show more The Living Room is part of the Charity Ethos- Extending The Hand of Support. Www. Ethos.uk.com A grass roots project that developed from an idea of wanting to connect with people before things got out of control and issues like Homelessness, Isolation, poor mental health and food poverty causing poor physical health. We wanted To change the way we work with people and not look at the deficits but enable people to build from what they have. We offer a welcoming cafe a community larder and a community space for people to connect and feel part of something, while also being helped to access services and signposting. Working on a model of asset based community development. we are engaging the community to help itself and others by offering support in anyway they can, such as sharing a skill, donating food, volunteering and supporting our work just by using our cafe. Show less

Member Pioneer Coordinator

• May 2019 - Apr 2021

Managing Member Pioneers Co-op Community Team working with local charities and community groups with shared values, creating opportunity’s and collaboration for social purpose. #Itswhatwedo #thecoopway Managing Member Pioneers Co-op Community Team working with local charities and community groups with shared values, creating opportunity’s and collaboration for social purpose. #Itswhatwedo #thecoopway

Special Projects Manager SHYPP -Supported Housing for Young People Project

• Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

Developing a Personal Transitions Service for Herefordshire SHYPP by working with national organisations to Pilot the PTS across the country and create systems change for people experiencing homelessness. Developing a Personal Transitions Service for Herefordshire SHYPP by working with national organisations to Pilot the PTS across the country and create systems change for people experiencing homelessness.

Associate Trainer & Accrediatation Team member

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

South locality manager and Development for SHYPP (Supported housing young peoples project

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

Locality manager for South Herefordshire Accommodation and Outreach Support at Shypp. Development projects for Shypp to meet the changing needs of Herefordshire young people. Safeguarding Officer/lead for Shypp.

Training & Support Manager

• Mar 2008 - Oct 2015

Working with the Shypp team to Ensure quality delivery of training programmes to young people through the Life skills city & Guilds qualifications at Worcester College. Recruitment, training and supervision of all supported lodging hosts, Nightstop hosts, counsellors and Volunteers for Herefordshire. Managing the Duty Crisis Team dealing with all referrals for support through Shypp. Leading on the specialist SHAC project which works with 16+ team through supporting care leavers to… Show more Working with the Shypp team to Ensure quality delivery of training programmes to young people through the Life skills city & Guilds qualifications at Worcester College. Recruitment, training and supervision of all supported lodging hosts, Nightstop hosts, counsellors and Volunteers for Herefordshire. Managing the Duty Crisis Team dealing with all referrals for support through Shypp. Leading on the specialist SHAC project which works with 16+ team through supporting care leavers to transition to independence. Fundraising and PR events to raise shypp profile .

Leaving Care Accommodation Worker

• Jan 2002 - 2008

Leading on Housing Pathways for Herefordshire Care leavers, setting up accommodation projects, SHAC (supported housing for Aftercare). Managing the recruitment, induction, training and Support of Supported lodgings Providers. Working with all other relevant agencies to ensure smooth transition of Care leavers into independence while ensuring the reduction in the use of B&B. Teaching young people Life skills through the Learning Power Award ( Worcester College) Leading on Housing Pathways for Herefordshire Care leavers, setting up accommodation projects, SHAC (supported housing for Aftercare). Managing the recruitment, induction, training and Support of Supported lodgings Providers. Working with all other relevant agencies to ensure smooth transition of Care leavers into independence while ensuring the reduction in the use of B&B. Teaching young people Life skills through the Learning Power Award ( Worcester College)

Family Support Worker

• Jan 2000 - 2003

Working with families who have additional needs and helping them to gain the skills to be able to manage their children's care. Working with Foster carers to reduce pressure in a placement. Supervised contact. Working with families who have additional needs and helping them to gain the skills to be able to manage their children's care. Working with Foster carers to reduce pressure in a placement. Supervised contact.

Team Leader

• Nov 1997 - Jan 2000

Team Leader in a Children's home and Move on Accommodation for Care leavers. Trained and delivered De- escalation skills, Dealing with violence and Aggression, Physical Restraint techniques and the Law relating to it. Team Leader in a Children's home and Move on Accommodation for Care leavers. Trained and delivered De- escalation skills, Dealing with violence and Aggression, Physical Restraint techniques and the Law relating to it.