Experience

PLACES FOR PEOPLE SCOTLAND - CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED

• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Relief HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER

  • Jun 2014 - Present



FREESPACE HOUSING LTD

• HOUSING & SUPPORT OFFICER

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Supporting vulnerable persons to live independently in their own homes or in supported/sheltered accommodations. My clients include, homeless persons, some with chaotic lifestyles, drug and alcohol problems etc., persons with acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. Supporting vulnerable persons to live independently in their own homes or in supported/sheltered accommodations. My clients include, homeless persons, some with chaotic lifestyles, drug and alcohol problems etc., persons with acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.



The ACTION GROUP (RealJobs)

• EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT WORKER

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Supporting persons with mild learning disabilities and/or mental health issues and chaotic lifestyles to access voluntary or paid jobs. Contacting prospective employers on behalf of clients and matching clients' skills and ability with employers requirements.Preparing a Vocational Profile/CV for the clients, so employers can get to know more about them, before arranging a face to face meeting/interview. Helping to boost clients confidence, thereby allowing them to realize their hidden potentials. Generally advocating on behalf of my clients, in areas such as welfare benefits, housing and job search. After getting them into paid or voluntary job, i also monitor their progress and well being on the job,making sure they are getting on fine with the employer and their colleagues at work. Discussing and addressing any issues that may arise, with their line managers.