Experience

Khulisa

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

• Head of Service Delivery

  • May 2023 - Present

  London Area, United Kingdom



Croydon Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Coordinator for CLA Participation

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom Based in Virtual Schools. Lead for Croydon Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum

• Youth Engagement Leader

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2020

  Croydon, United Kingdom • To lead on the design, planning and direct delivery of a range of youth related resources, events and partnerships which responds to the needs of the area based on partnership, borough-wide strategies and statutory responsibilities related to post 16 participation in education and training. • As the Youth Engagement Leader for the Youth Voice strand my role primarily is about listening, understanding and responding to the needs of children and young people across the borough, particularly… Show more • To lead on the design, planning and direct delivery of a range of youth related resources, events and partnerships which responds to the needs of the area based on partnership, borough-wide strategies and statutory responsibilities related to post 16 participation in education and training. • As the Youth Engagement Leader for the Youth Voice strand my role primarily is about listening, understanding and responding to the needs of children and young people across the borough, particularly the most vulnerable or disadvantaged. Use this knowledge to design, coordinate, broker and deliver appropriate high-quality outcomes-based provision. • Ensuring provision is appropriate and supports a broad range of children and young people, including those with; anti-social behaviour, who are a victim or perpetrator of domestic abuse and or sexual violence, at risk of entering care system & risk of experiencing CSE or CCE. • I work collaboratively with communities, schools and other providers to capacity build local enterprise and skills and enable support partners to deliver responsive and preventative high-quality provision that is effective for children young people and their communities. In addition, I lead on the Youth Participation within Youth Engagement including; Youth Forums, Children in Care Council and Youth Cabinet.

• Edge of Care Practitioner

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Croydon, United Kingdom • To deliver intensive, targeted and quick response high quality edge of care interventions for children and families with the aim of keeping children at home where possible, avoiding family breakdown and assisting with reunification using the London Borough of Croydon ‘Get Back Home' reunification protocol. • To assess individual needs, focusing on strengths and enable change by engaging and working with children, young people and their families/carers. • To provide targeted… Show more • To deliver intensive, targeted and quick response high quality edge of care interventions for children and families with the aim of keeping children at home where possible, avoiding family breakdown and assisting with reunification using the London Borough of Croydon ‘Get Back Home' reunification protocol. • To assess individual needs, focusing on strengths and enable change by engaging and working with children, young people and their families/carers. • To provide targeted interventions to support children and young people remaining at home or returning home and ensuring that changes are sustained for positive long-term outcomes. • Work with children, young people and families using the Strengthening Families model to identify and build on strengths and assist in reducing areas of concern. • Work in an integrated and partnership focused way with families and other agencies through the delivery of an agreed intervention in order that families increase their capacity to function without the need for intensive support.



Turning Point

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Young People's Recovery Worker

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  Croydon, United Kingdom As a Young Persons Recovery Worker I worked with numerous agencies to help make a difference to the lives of young people in the community. Working in a variety of settings, I have developed personal, flexible and realistic support packages based on people's individual circumstances. In this busy role, no two days will be the same as I manage a large, interesting caseload without compromising on quality. I coordinate individual treatment journeys and offer the people-centered care they come… Show more As a Young Persons Recovery Worker I worked with numerous agencies to help make a difference to the lives of young people in the community. Working in a variety of settings, I have developed personal, flexible and realistic support packages based on people's individual circumstances. In this busy role, no two days will be the same as I manage a large, interesting caseload without compromising on quality. I coordinate individual treatment journeys and offer the people-centered care they come to us for. That means building relationships with families and associates to make sure each person gets the support they require. Most of my work is outreach basis across the area including visiting schools, children's family practices, youth clubs and other venues, in order to provide interventions to young people. Duties also include delivering 1-1 and group work interventions, targeted outreach to engage hard to reach young people and delivery of professional workforce development packages to partner agencies. Ultimately, this role is all about helping young people to get back on their feet, so l develop strength-based recovery plans, complete risk assessments and identify opportunities for service users to get involved in their communities. I have the ability to co- ordinate and complete care plans, assessments and strong knowledge of substance misuse issues. Show less



London Borough of Sutton

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Child Protection Officer

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

  Carshalton As a Child Protection Officer my role involved: creating/reviewing child protection plans, attending 3-4 CP conferences per week, working directly with families, minuting at complex interagency meetings, producing minutes for court proceedings, being the first point of contact for all enquires, providing a reception/ telephone service giving information to callers that could include: public, families, professionals, clients etc, having a good knowledge of the child protection process/ legal… Show more As a Child Protection Officer my role involved: creating/reviewing child protection plans, attending 3-4 CP conferences per week, working directly with families, minuting at complex interagency meetings, producing minutes for court proceedings, being the first point of contact for all enquires, providing a reception/ telephone service giving information to callers that could include: public, families, professionals, clients etc, having a good knowledge of the child protection process/ legal procedures and local authority. Show less



Next

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2013

  Croydon, United Kingdom As an Office Manager I managed two office assistant ensuring all of the stores accounting, loss prevention and security were carried out correctly. As well as daily tasks such as: banking, payroll, customer service, ordering stationery, handling personal data, monitoring stock loss and managing the health & safety within the store by ensuring the store